80524 ZIP Code — Fort Collins, CO
Larimer County, Colorado
ZIP code 80524 is located in Fort Collins, Colorado, within Larimer County. It covers approximately 122.71 square miles and serves a population of 38,711 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 970.
About ZIP code 80524
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Much of the housing stock is relatively new, reflecting recent development activity. Median home value is $482,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 66%.
The gap between median ($81,733) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up.
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 high — 50% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
38,711
population
122.71
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Mountain (MT)
timezone
80524 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 80524
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 80524. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Fort Collins | Acceptable |
| Fort Collins | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
80553 Fort Collins (6.8 mi)
80553 Fort Collins (6.8 mi)
80523 Fort Collins (7.5 mi)
80523 Fort Collins (7.5 mi)
80521 Fort Collins (7.8 mi)
80521 Fort Collins (7.8 mi)
80547 Timnath (9.3 mi)
80547 Timnath (9.3 mi)
80525 Fort Collins (10.2 mi)
80525 Fort Collins (10.2 mi)
80525 Fort Collins (10.2 mi)
80525 Fort Collins (10.2 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 38,711 |
| Population density | 315 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 08 |
| County FIPS | 069 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 122.71 sq mi |
| Water area | 9.41 sq mi |
| Latitude | 40.6620 |
| Longitude | -105.0032 |
| 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 | 36.5% | 32.9% | 32.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 29.9% | 31.8% | 31.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 24.7% | 27.1% | 26.9% |
| Over $200k | 9.0% | 8.2% | 9.6% |
Demographics & statistics
38,711
Population
315
People per sq mi
36.3
Median age
$81,733
Median household income
$46,355
Per capita income
$482,900
Median home value
$1,534
Median monthly rent
65.9%
Home ownership
13.8%
Poverty rate
4.6%
Unemployment
11,551
Housing units
50.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,122
Under 5
1,030
1,026
5–9
941
1,084
10–14
994
1,383
15–19
1,269
1,967
20–24
1,804
3,024
25–34
2,775
2,758
35–44
2,531
2,042
45–54
1,874
1,172
55–59
1,076
1,284
60–64
1,178
2,200
65–74
2,018
835
75–84
766
291
85+
267
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 7,576 | 19.6% |
| 18 and over | 31,135 | 80.4% |
| 65 and over | 6,377 | 16.5% |
| Median age | 36.3 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
75.7%
Hispanic or Latino
9.2%
Two or more races
8.3%
Other race
3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.4%
Black or African American
1.2%
Asian
1.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 32,269 | 75.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3,906 | 9.2% |
| Two or more races | 3,543 | 8.3% |
| Other race | 1,281 | 3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 583 | 1.4% |
| Black or African American | 514 | 1.2% |
| Asian | 503 | 1.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 36.5% | 32.9% | 32.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 29.9% | 31.8% | 31.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 24.7% | 27.1% | 26.9% |
| Over $200k | 9.0% | 8.2% | 9.6% |
Under $10k
6.0%
$10k–$15k
2.7%
$15k–$25k
6.2%
$25k–$35k
8.0%
$35k–$50k
9.4%
$50k–$75k
14.3%
$75k–$100k
13.4%
$100k–$150k
17.4%
$150k–$200k
8.7%
$200k+
13.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 6.0% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.7% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.2% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.0% |
| $35k–$50k | 9.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 14.3% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 17.4% |
| $150k–$200k | 8.7% |
| $200k+ | 13.7% |
| Median income | $81,733 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
10.1%
$50k–$100k
2.2%
$100k–$150k
3.6%
$150k–$200k
0.8%
$200k–$300k
3.8%
$300k–$500k
32.4%
$500k–$1M
37.9%
$1M+
9.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $482,900 |
| Median rent / month | $1,534 |
| Owner occupied | 65.9% |
| Renter occupied | 34.1% |
| Vacant | 5.7% |
| Single-family detached | 62.2% |
| Large apartment buildings | 6.0% |
| Mobile homes | 12.4% |
| Median rooms | 6.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.51 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.7% |
| 2010–2019 | 18.7% |
| 2000–2009 | 17.8% |
| 1990–1999 | 12.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 9.7% |
| 1970–1979 | 15.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 8.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 3.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 2.6% |
| 1939 or earlier | 10.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.7% |
| 1 bedroom | 6.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 21.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 39.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 22.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 7.5% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.3% |
| 1 vehicle | 27.7% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.2% |
| 3 or more | 29.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 73.5% |
| Electricity | 20.1% |
| Propane / LP gas | 4.3% |
| Fuel oil | 0.5% |
| Wood | 0.7% |
| Solar | 0.3% |
| No fuel used | 0.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 7,992 | 49.8% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,142 | 7.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 3,255 | 20.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,649 | 22.8% |
| Households with children under 18 | 4,481 | 27.9% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4,396 | 27.4% |
| Average household size | 2.38 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 37.3% | 29.9% |
| Married | 50.7% | 52.4% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 2.5% | 5.8% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 11.4% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.2%
Some HS, no diploma
4.1%
HS graduate
17.7%
Some college, no degree
16.9%
Associate's degree
8.2%
Bachelor's degree
29.3%
Graduate / professional
20.7%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 92.8% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 50.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 604 | 6.0% |
| Kindergarten | 394 | 3.9% |
| Elementary school | 3,013 | 30.1% |
| High school | 1,944 | 19.4% |
| College / grad school | 4,061 | 40.5% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
23.3%
Professional & management
16.4%
Manufacturing
11.5%
Retail trade
11.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.2%
Construction
6.9%
Finance & real estate
4.8%
Other services
4.7%
Transportation & utilities
3.9%
Public administration
3.1%
Agriculture & mining
2.5%
Wholesale trade
2.4%
Information
1.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 47.1% |
| Service | 16.6% |
| Sales & office | 16.7% |
| Natural resources & construction | 8.8% |
| Production & transportation | 10.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 76.8% |
| Government | 14.1% |
| Self-employed | 9.1% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 67.6% |
| Carpool | 6.9% |
| Public transit | 0.5% |
| Walk | 3.7% |
| Work from home | 17.3% |
| Other means | 4.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 22.0 |
Poverty
All people
13.8%
Under 18 years
8.7%
18 and over
15.0%
Married-couple families
2.5%
Female-led households
17.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 25.2% |
| Retirement income | 17.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.3% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 8.3% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 23.9% |
| High blood pressure | 23.6% |
| High cholesterol | 27.8% |
| Diabetes | 7.4% |
| Heart disease | 5.0% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Asthma | 9.8% |
| Arthritis | 20.9% |
| Kidney disease | 2.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.2% |
| Cancer | 6.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 13.5% |
| Binge drinking | 19.6% |
| No physical activity | 14.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 25.8% |
| Depression | 21.5% |
| Fair or poor health | 10.5% |
| Poor mental health | 14.7% |
| Poor physical health | 8.6% |
| No health insurance | 13.2% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 64.0% |
| Visited dentist | 64.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.6% |
| Teeth loss | 9.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,939 | 6.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 10.7% |
| Under 18 | 3.3% |
| 18–64 years | 7.8% |
| 65 and over | 31.1% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 70.0% |
| Public insurance | 33.9% |
| No insurance | 6.6% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.6% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 36,559 | 94.4% |
| Spanish | 1,640 | 4.5% |
| Other Indo-European | 1,425 | 3.9% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 120 | 0.3% |
| Other languages | 95 | 0.3% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 35,577 | 91.9% |
| Born in same state | 34,931 | 90.2% |
| Born in different state | 15,285 | 39.5% |
| Foreign born | 646 | 1.7% |
| Naturalized citizen | 3,134 | 8.1% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,414 | 45.1% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 5,278 | 13.6% |
| Italian | 4,136 | 10.7% |
| Arab | 1,670 | 4.3% |
| Polish | 1,110 | 2.9% |
| English | 944 | 2.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 318 | 0.8% |
| German | 209 | 0.5% |
| Irish | 123 | 0.3% |
| Norwegian | 115 | 0.3% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 41.4% |
| Internet access | 97.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 80524
What city is ZIP code 80524 in?
ZIP code 80524 is primarily assigned to Fort Collins, Colorado.
What county is ZIP code 80524 in?
ZIP code 80524 falls within Larimer County, Colorado.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 80524?
50% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 80524?
The median home value in ZIP code 80524 is $482,900.
What is the population of ZIP code 80524?
ZIP code 80524 has an estimated population of 38,711 residents, with a density of 315 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 80524?
The median household income in ZIP code 80524 is $81,733, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 80524 in?
ZIP code 80524 observes the MST timezone.