80720 ZIP Code — Akron, CO
Washington County, Colorado
ZIP code 80720 is located in Akron, Colorado, within Washington County. It covers approximately 986.64 square miles and serves a population of 2,305 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 970.
About ZIP code 80720
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $204,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 71%.
Median household income is $57,652. 31% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 26% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
2,305
population
986.64
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Mountain (MT)
timezone
80720 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 80720
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 80720. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Akron | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 2,305 |
| Population density | 2 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 08 |
| County FIPS | 121 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 986.64 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.14 sq mi |
| Latitude | 40.0968 |
| Longitude | -103.1774 |
| Timezone | Mountain (MT) |
| Area code | 970 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 50.0% | 50.6% | 32.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.2% | 32.2% | 31.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 15.5% | 14.9% | 26.9% |
| Over $200k | 1.3% | 2.3% | 9.6% |
Demographics & statistics
2,305
Population
2
People per sq mi
41.1
Median age
$57,652
Median household income
$34,781
Per capita income
$204,000
Median home value
$1,006
Median monthly rent
71.2%
Home ownership
8.8%
Poverty rate
2.5%
Unemployment
882
Housing units
26.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
60
Under 5
54
66
5–9
58
65
10–14
58
59
15–19
52
98
20–24
87
127
25–34
114
184
35–44
165
144
45–54
129
55
55–59
50
94
60–64
83
141
65–74
125
60
75–84
54
65
85+
58
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 424 | 18.4% |
| 18 and over | 1,881 | 81.6% |
| 65 and over | 503 | 21.8% |
| Median age | 41.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
84.7%
Two or more races
5.4%
Hispanic or Latino
4.9%
Other race
2.7%
Black or African American
2%
Asian
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,053 | 84.7% |
| Two or more races | 130 | 5.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 120 | 4.9% |
| Other race | 66 | 2.7% |
| Black or African American | 48 | 2% |
| Asian | 8 | 0.3% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 50.0% | 50.6% | 32.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.2% | 32.2% | 31.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 15.5% | 14.9% | 26.9% |
| Over $200k | 1.3% | 2.3% | 9.6% |
Under $10k
3.9%
$10k–$15k
2.5%
$15k–$25k
9.0%
$25k–$35k
13.6%
$35k–$50k
12.9%
$50k–$75k
24.6%
$75k–$100k
12.9%
$100k–$150k
7.6%
$150k–$200k
7.1%
$200k+
5.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.9% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.5% |
| $15k–$25k | 9.0% |
| $25k–$35k | 13.6% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.9% |
| $50k–$75k | 24.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.9% |
| $100k–$150k | 7.6% |
| $150k–$200k | 7.1% |
| $200k+ | 5.9% |
| Median income | $57,652 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
10.0%
$50k–$100k
12.3%
$100k–$150k
11.4%
$150k–$200k
14.6%
$200k–$300k
24.7%
$300k–$500k
24.1%
$500k–$1M
2.0%
$1M+
0.8%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $204,000 |
| Median rent / month | $1,006 |
| Owner occupied | 71.2% |
| Renter occupied | 28.8% |
| Vacant | 14.1% |
| Single-family detached | 88.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.3% |
| Mobile homes | 3.7% |
| Median rooms | 6.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.18 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.4% |
| 2010–2019 | 3.6% |
| 2000–2009 | 6.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 6.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 7.5% |
| 1970–1979 | 13.3% |
| 1960–1969 | 12.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 14.2% |
| 1940–1949 | 7.6% |
| 1939 or earlier | 27.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.3% |
| 1 bedroom | 5.3% |
| 2 bedrooms | 30.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 36.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 21.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 6.3% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 28.7% |
| 2 vehicles | 33.9% |
| 3 or more | 33.4% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 50.0% |
| Electricity | 26.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 21.6% |
| Wood | 0.6% |
| No fuel used | 0.6% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 529 | 52.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 33 | 3.3% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 210 | 20.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 235 | 23.3% |
| Households with children under 18 | 272 | 27.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 349 | 34.7% |
| Average household size | 2.08 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 32.1% | 13.2% |
| Married | 53.3% | 61.4% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 3.5% |
| Widowed | 2.1% | 14.1% |
| Divorced | 11.6% | 7.9% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.9%
Some HS, no diploma
4.4%
HS graduate
29.6%
Some college, no degree
25.8%
Associate's degree
11.9%
Bachelor's degree
17.5%
Graduate / professional
8.8%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 93.7% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 26.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 16 | 4.1% |
| Kindergarten | 28 | 7.2% |
| Elementary school | 199 | 51.3% |
| High school | 111 | 28.6% |
| College / grad school | 34 | 8.8% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
22.2%
Public administration
15.7%
Construction
10.0%
Agriculture & mining
9.3%
Finance & real estate
8.0%
Wholesale trade
7.1%
Transportation & utilities
6.8%
Retail trade
5.6%
Manufacturing
4.0%
Other services
4.0%
Professional & management
3.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
2.0%
Information
1.8%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 37.8% |
| Service | 20.0% |
| Sales & office | 16.7% |
| Natural resources & construction | 17.3% |
| Production & transportation | 8.3% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 55.8% |
| Government | 34.1% |
| Self-employed | 10.1% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 84.5% |
| Carpool | 8.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 2.0% |
| Work from home | 5.0% |
| Other means | 0.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 21.6 |
Poverty
All people
8.8%
Under 18 years
12.0%
18 and over
8.0%
Married-couple families
3.0%
Female-led households
44.2%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 30.5% |
| Retirement income | 18.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.8% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 7.7% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 28.3% |
| High blood pressure | 32.9% |
| High cholesterol | 34.1% |
| Diabetes | 10.2% |
| Heart disease | 7.7% |
| Stroke | 3.7% |
| Asthma | 10.2% |
| Arthritis | 27.9% |
| Kidney disease | 3.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.3% |
| Cancer | 8.1% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 18.0% |
| Binge drinking | 16.8% |
| No physical activity | 22.5% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 29.8% |
| Depression | 20.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.7% |
| Poor mental health | 14.5% |
| Poor physical health | 11.9% |
| No health insurance | 14.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 68.2% |
| Visited dentist | 58.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.9% |
| Teeth loss | 15.5% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 141 | 7.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 13.0% |
| Under 18 | 6.8% |
| 18–64 years | 8.2% |
| 65 and over | 31.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 68.1% |
| Public insurance | 42.9% |
| No insurance | 4.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 7.6% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 2,191 | 95.1% |
| Spanish | 52 | 2.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 44 | 2.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 8 | 0.4% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 2,249 | 97.6% |
| Born in same state | 2,245 | 97.4% |
| Born in different state | 1,526 | 66.2% |
| Foreign born | 4 | 0.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 56 | 2.4% |
| Not a US citizen | 14 | 25.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 228 | 9.9% |
| French | 181 | 7.9% |
| Arab | 110 | 4.8% |
| Polish | 43 | 1.9% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 38 | 1.6% |
| Dutch | 16 | 0.7% |
| Irish | 5 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 43.7% |
| Internet access | 90.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 80720
What city is ZIP code 80720 in?
ZIP code 80720 is primarily assigned to Akron, Colorado.
What county is ZIP code 80720 in?
ZIP code 80720 falls within Washington County, Colorado.
What is the population of ZIP code 80720?
ZIP code 80720 has an estimated population of 2,305 residents, with a density of 2 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 80720?
The median home value in ZIP code 80720 is $204,000.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 80720?
The median household income in ZIP code 80720 is $57,652, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 80720 in?
ZIP code 80720 observes the MST timezone.