80512 ZIP Code — Bellvue, CO

Larimer County, Colorado

ZIP code 80512 is located in Bellvue, Colorado, within Larimer County. It covers approximately 480.42 square miles and serves a population of 1,619 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 970.

About ZIP code 80512

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $571,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 94%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($85,625) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 37% 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. An above-average commute of 45 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area. Remote work is prevalent — 20% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is high — 50% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 80512 reflects a community defined by high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,619

population

480.42

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

80512 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 80512

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 80512. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Bellvue	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

80515 Drake (14.3 mi) 80517 Estes Park (15.3 mi) 80536 Livermore (16 mi) 80545 Red Feather Lakes (18.7 mi) 80535 Laporte (19.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,619
Population density	3 / sq mi
State FIPS	08
County FIPS	069

Geography
Land area	480.42 sq mi
Water area	3.56 sq mi
Latitude	40.6229
Longitude	-105.5484
Timezone	Mountain (MT)
Area code	970

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	35.3%	32.9%	32.5%
$50k – $100k	35.3%	31.8%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	19.5%	27.1%	26.9%
Over $200k	10.0%	8.2%	9.6%

Demographics & statistics

1,619

Population

People per sq mi

51.9

Median age

$85,625

Median household income

$57,951

Per capita income

$571,900

Median home value

$2,813

Median monthly rent

93.9%

Home ownership

4.4%

Poverty rate

1.7%

Unemployment

1,214

Housing units

49.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

162

45–54

141

55–59

60–64

221

65–74

192

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	270	16.7%
18 and over	1,349	83.3%
65 and over	466	28.8%
Median age	51.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 89.8%

Two or more races 5.8%

Hispanic or Latino 3.6%

Asian 0.7%

Black or African American 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,508	89.8%
Two or more races	98	5.8%
Hispanic or Latino	60	3.6%
Asian	11	0.7%
Black or African American	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	35.3%	32.9%	32.5%
$50k – $100k	35.3%	31.8%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	19.5%	27.1%	26.9%
Over $200k	10.0%	8.2%	9.6%

Under $10k 3.3%

$10k–$15k 2.3%

$15k–$25k 2.9%

$25k–$35k 3.7%

$35k–$50k 8.4%

$50k–$75k 22.7%

$75k–$100k 15.6%

$100k–$150k 7.8%

$150k–$200k 15.5%

$200k+ 17.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.3%
$10k–$15k	2.3%
$15k–$25k	2.9%
$25k–$35k	3.7%
$35k–$50k	8.4%
$50k–$75k	22.7%
$75k–$100k	15.6%
$100k–$150k	7.8%
$150k–$200k	15.5%
$200k+	17.8%
Median income	$85,625

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.5%

$150k–$200k 1.3%

$200k–$300k 9.6%

$300k–$500k 26.8%

$500k–$1M 44.9%

$1M+ 14.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$571,900
Median rent / month	$2,813
Owner occupied	93.9%
Renter occupied	6.1%
Vacant	40.2%
Single-family detached	94.8%
Large apartment buildings	2.5%
Mobile homes	1.8%
Median rooms	5.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.10

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	16.7%
2000–2009	12.1%
1990–1999	9.4%
1980–1989	12.5%
1970–1979	23.3%
1960–1969	8.3%
1950–1959	4.7%
1940–1949	4.4%
1939 or earlier	8.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.0%
1 bedroom	15.8%
2 bedrooms	35.9%
3 bedrooms	29.0%
4 bedrooms	15.3%
5+ bedrooms	1.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.0%
1 vehicle	20.2%
2 vehicles	42.2%
3 or more	35.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	14.1%
Electricity	26.5%
Propane / LP gas	30.5%
Wood	25.9%
Solar	3.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	524	69.5%
Cohabiting couple	11	1.5%
Male householder, no spouse	147	19.5%
Female householder, no spouse	72	9.5%
Households with children under 18	190	25.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	311	41.2%
Average household size	2.12

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	16.8%	16.3%
Married	72.4%	76.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	2.5%	0.0%
Divorced	8.3%	7.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.3%

Some HS, no diploma 0.3%

HS graduate 7.1%

Some college, no degree 24.5%

Associate's degree 17.2%

Bachelor's degree 22.7%

Graduate / professional 26.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	98.4%
Bachelor's or higher	49.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	13	5.8%
Kindergarten	6	2.7%
Elementary school	96	42.7%
High school	73	32.4%
College / grad school	37	16.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.2%

Professional & management 18.9%

Manufacturing 15.3%

Construction 13.9%

Retail trade 6.5%

Finance & real estate 4.9%

Information 3.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.7%

Public administration 3.5%

Transportation & utilities 3.2%

Agriculture & mining 1.7%

Other services 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	54.7%
Service	9.1%
Sales & office	19.6%
Natural resources & construction	12.6%
Production & transportation	4.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	67.0%
Government	21.6%
Self-employed	11.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	58.5%
Carpool	11.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	8.4%
Work from home	20.2%
Other means	1.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	44.7

Poverty

All people 4.4%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 5.2%

Married-couple families 4.4%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.5%
Retirement income	29.7%
Supplemental Security	0.8%
Cash public assistance	3.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	23.6%
High blood pressure	27.6%
High cholesterol	32.7%
Diabetes	8.3%
Heart disease	5.9%
Stroke	2.6%
Asthma	9.4%
Arthritis	25.4%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	5.6%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	12.0%
Binge drinking	17.7%
No physical activity	12.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	24.9%
Depression	20.3%
Fair or poor health	9.4%
Poor mental health	12.6%
Poor physical health	8.7%
No health insurance	8.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	67.7%
Visited dentist	70.6%
Cholesterol screening	93.7%
Teeth loss	7.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	58	4.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.3%
Under 18	8.9%
18–64 years	7.8%
65 and over	19.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	86.2%
Public insurance	33.0%
No insurance	2.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,515	93.6%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,564	96.6%
Born in same state	1,553	95.9%
Born in different state	510	31.5%
Foreign born	11	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	55	3.4%
Not a US citizen	55	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	247	15.3%
Italian	188	11.6%
Polish	64	4%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	16	1%
Arab	11	0.7%
Irish	10	0.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	46.6%
Internet access	99.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 80512

What city is ZIP code 80512 in?

ZIP code 80512 is primarily assigned to Bellvue, Colorado.

What county is ZIP code 80512 in?

ZIP code 80512 falls within Larimer County, Colorado.

Is ZIP code 80512 mostly owner-occupied?

94% of occupied units in ZIP code 80512 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 80512 have an older population?

29% of residents in ZIP code 80512 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 80512?

50% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Does ZIP code 80512 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 80512 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 80512 in?

ZIP code 80512 observes the MST timezone.