Akron, CO · standard
ZIP Code 80720
Washington County, Colorado - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,558
- 1/sq mi Low-density area
- $65,913
- Median income Near-median income area
- $219,100
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 28.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Akron pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 40th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 49th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1
- people per sq mi
- 74%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 80720 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 80720 covers 2325.5 square miles in Akron, Washington County, Colorado (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,558 residents on file, a density of 1 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
ZIP 80720 reports a modest median household income of $65,913 (26% below the average Colorado ZIP), while per-capita income is $40,505. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 6.5% and unemployment is 2.7%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $219,100 (55% below the average Colorado ZIP), and median rent is $1,114; owner occupancy is 73.7%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 28.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.6, and the average commute is 20 minutes. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the Colorado and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 80720.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 80720
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Akron, CO
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 80720.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
13 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
11 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
10 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
9 establishments
- Construction
Construction
6 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 80720, Akron, CO · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
2,558
Population
2325.5
Area (sq mi)
1
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 80720?
45.6
Median Age
50.3%
Male
49.7%
Female
4.0%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$65,913
Median Household Income
-26% vs state ZIP avg
$40,505
Per Capita Income
6.5%
Poverty Rate
2.7%
Unemployment Rate
20.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 80720 ranks among Colorado ZIPs
Akron, CO household income vs. every Colorado ZIP code
Median household income among 469 reporting Colorado ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$65,913 28th percentile higher than 28% of 469 Colorado ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,166housing units
1,166
Total Housing Units
1,017
Occupied Units
149
Vacant Units
2.03
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$219,100
Median Home Value
-55% vs state ZIP avg
$1,114
Median Rent
1959
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+28.7%
YoY Change (2022)
290
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+190%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 80720 have increased 28.7% over the past year (2022). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +190% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | +13.0% | 192 |
| 2019 | +14.1% | 219 |
| 2020 | +3.1% | 226 |
| 2021 | -0.2% | 226 |
| 2022 | +28.7% | 290 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2022. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 84 business establishments in ZIP 80720, employing approximately 442 people with a combined annual payroll of $22,831,000.
84
Businesses
442
Employees
$22.8M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 13 | 15.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 11 | 13.1% |
| Retail trade | 10 | 11.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 9 | 10.7% |
| Construction | 6 | 7.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 6 | 7.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 5 | 6.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 4.8% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 3 | 3.6% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 3.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 3.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 3.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 80720, both outside CO so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (2,558 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 80720 in?
ZIP code 80720 (Akron) is located in Washington County, Colorado. Washington County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/washington-co.
What is the population of ZIP code 80720?
ZIP code 80720 in Akron, CO has a population of 2,558 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 80720?
The median household income in ZIP 80720 is $65,913, which is 14% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 80720?
The median home value in ZIP 80720 is $219,100, which is 21% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 80720?
The largest racial group in ZIP 80720 is White at 85.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 12.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 80720?
ZIP code 80720 has 84 business establishments employing approximately 442 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 80720?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 80720 are: Other services (except public administration) (13), Transportation and warehousing (11), Retail trade (10). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 80720?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 80720 increased by 28.7% in 2022. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 190%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 80720?
In ZIP code 80720, 53.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 80720?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 80720 is 20.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 80720?
In ZIP code 80720, approximately 73.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 80720?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 80720 is 6.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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