80526 ZIP Code — Fort Collins, CO
Larimer County, Colorado
ZIP code 80526 is located in Fort Collins, Colorado, within Larimer County. It covers approximately 31.97 square miles and serves a population of 44,478 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 970.
About ZIP code 80526
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $475,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 55%.
Median household income is $80,265.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is high — 56% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
44,478
population
31.97
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Mountain (MT)
timezone
80526 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 80526
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 80526. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Fort Collins | Acceptable |
| Fort Collins | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
80538 Loveland (1.3 mi)
80523 Fort Collins (4.5 mi)
80553 Fort Collins (5.3 mi)
80521 Fort Collins (5.3 mi)
80525 Fort Collins (6.3 mi)
80525 Fort Collins (6.3 mi)
80528 Fort Collins (7.8 mi)
80528 Fort Collins (7.8 mi)
80547 Timnath (9 mi)
80537 Loveland (10.9 mi)
80524 Fort Collins (12 mi)
80524 Fort Collins (12 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 44,478 |
| Population density | 1,391 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 08 |
| County FIPS | 069 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 31.97 sq mi |
| Water area | 2.36 sq mi |
| Latitude | 40.5218 |
| Longitude | -105.1396 |
| 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 | 35.2% | 32.9% | 32.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 30.7% | 31.8% | 31.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 27.2% | 27.1% | 26.9% |
| Over $200k | 6.9% | 8.2% | 9.6% |
Demographics & statistics
44,478
Population
1,391
People per sq mi
32.3
Median age
$80,265
Median household income
$42,404
Per capita income
$475,500
Median home value
$1,518
Median monthly rent
55.2%
Home ownership
14.2%
Poverty rate
4.6%
Unemployment
11,173
Housing units
55.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
935
Under 5
936
1,026
5–9
1,027
1,293
10–14
1,294
1,399
15–19
1,400
3,242
20–24
3,246
4,079
25–34
4,084
2,704
35–44
2,706
2,408
45–54
2,411
1,076
55–59
1,078
1,146
60–64
1,147
1,652
65–74
1,654
783
75–84
784
484
85+
484
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 8,113 | 18.2% |
| 18 and over | 36,365 | 81.8% |
| 65 and over | 5,841 | 13.1% |
| Median age | 32.3 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
81.2%
Two or more races
7.8%
Hispanic or Latino
5.6%
Asian
2.7%
Other race
1.6%
Black or African American
0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 38,262 | 81.2% |
| Two or more races | 3,699 | 7.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,644 | 5.6% |
| Asian | 1,282 | 2.7% |
| Other race | 750 | 1.6% |
| Black or African American | 255 | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 172 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 58 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 35.2% | 32.9% | 32.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 30.7% | 31.8% | 31.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 27.2% | 27.1% | 26.9% |
| Over $200k | 6.9% | 8.2% | 9.6% |
Under $10k
5.8%
$10k–$15k
4.2%
$15k–$25k
6.1%
$25k–$35k
4.8%
$35k–$50k
10.4%
$50k–$75k
15.5%
$75k–$100k
13.3%
$100k–$150k
19.6%
$150k–$200k
10.3%
$200k+
10.1%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.8% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 4.8% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 15.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 19.6% |
| $150k–$200k | 10.3% |
| $200k+ | 10.1% |
| Median income | $80,265 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
4.7%
$50k–$100k
1.8%
$100k–$150k
0.4%
$150k–$200k
0.5%
$200k–$300k
5.2%
$300k–$500k
44.5%
$500k–$1M
40.0%
$1M+
2.9%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $475,500 |
| Median rent / month | $1,518 |
| Owner occupied | 55.2% |
| Renter occupied | 44.8% |
| Vacant | 3.2% |
| Single-family detached | 56.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 6.2% |
| Mobile homes | 4.0% |
| Median rooms | 6.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.54 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.4% |
| 2010–2019 | 5.4% |
| 2000–2009 | 12.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 26.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 26.4% |
| 1970–1979 | 21.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 5.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 1.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.2% |
| 1 bedroom | 7.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | 25.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 31.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 24.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 9.3% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 29.2% |
| 2 vehicles | 43.3% |
| 3 or more | 23.9% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 70.3% |
| Electricity | 25.6% |
| Propane / LP gas | 2.7% |
| Fuel oil | 0.1% |
| Wood | 0.6% |
| Solar | 0.3% |
| No fuel used | 0.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 8,264 | 43.2% |
| Cohabiting couple | 2,007 | 10.5% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 3,763 | 19.7% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 5,074 | 26.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 4,806 | 25.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4,147 | 21.7% |
| Average household size | 2.32 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 46.3% | 39.8% |
| Married | 44.9% | 44.7% |
| Separated | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Widowed | 1.4% | 5.8% |
| Divorced | 6.7% | 9.4% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.7%
Some HS, no diploma
1.6%
HS graduate
14.0%
Some college, no degree
18.8%
Associate's degree
9.5%
Bachelor's degree
32.8%
Graduate / professional
22.7%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 97.7% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 55.5% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 767 | 5.6% |
| Kindergarten | 365 | 2.7% |
| Elementary school | 3,550 | 25.8% |
| High school | 2,074 | 15.1% |
| College / grad school | 6,981 | 50.8% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
29.5%
Professional & management
16.1%
Retail trade
10.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.9%
Manufacturing
8.8%
Other services
5.0%
Construction
4.4%
Public administration
4.2%
Finance & real estate
4.1%
Wholesale trade
2.7%
Transportation & utilities
2.3%
Information
1.7%
Agriculture & mining
1.0%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 50.2% |
| Service | 15.8% |
| Sales & office | 20.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 6.6% |
| Production & transportation | 6.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 73.6% |
| Government | 19.8% |
| Self-employed | 6.1% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.5% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 67.6% |
| Carpool | 6.4% |
| Public transit | 1.3% |
| Walk | 2.4% |
| Work from home | 17.5% |
| Other means | 4.8% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 21.3 |
Poverty
All people
14.2%
Under 18 years
9.6%
18 and over
15.2%
Married-couple families
3.2%
Female-led households
21.2%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 19.0% |
| Retirement income | 16.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 6.7% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 22.2% |
| High blood pressure | 19.9% |
| High cholesterol | 24.3% |
| Diabetes | 5.9% |
| Heart disease | 3.9% |
| Stroke | 1.9% |
| Asthma | 10.0% |
| Arthritis | 17.5% |
| Kidney disease | 2.1% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.3% |
| Cancer | 4.9% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 12.5% |
| Binge drinking | 21.4% |
| No physical activity | 12.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 25.6% |
| Depression | 22.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 8.6% |
| Poor mental health | 15.4% |
| Poor physical health | 7.5% |
| No health insurance | 10.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 62.3% |
| Visited dentist | 66.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 86.9% |
| Teeth loss | 9.5% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,981 | 5.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 9.1% |
| Under 18 | 3.8% |
| 18–64 years | 7.1% |
| 65 and over | 27.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 76.6% |
| Public insurance | 26.2% |
| No insurance | 6.2% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 7.5% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 42,607 | 95.8% |
| Spanish | 925 | 2.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 368 | 0.9% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 160 | 0.4% |
| Other languages | 384 | 0.9% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 42,434 | 95.4% |
| Born in same state | 42,081 | 94.6% |
| Born in different state | 16,619 | 37.4% |
| Foreign born | 353 | 0.8% |
| Naturalized citizen | 2,044 | 4.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,055 | 51.6% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 5,968 | 13.4% |
| Italian | 5,791 | 13% |
| Arab | 1,449 | 3.3% |
| Polish | 904 | 2% |
| English | 760 | 1.7% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 544 | 1.2% |
| German | 210 | 0.5% |
| Norwegian | 165 | 0.4% |
| Irish | 126 | 0.3% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 43.0% |
| Internet access | 98.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 80526
What city is ZIP code 80526 in?
ZIP code 80526 is primarily assigned to Fort Collins, Colorado.
What county is ZIP code 80526 in?
ZIP code 80526 falls within Larimer County, Colorado.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 80526?
56% 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 80526?
The median home value in ZIP code 80526 is $475,500.
What is the population of ZIP code 80526?
ZIP code 80526 has an estimated population of 44,478 residents, with a density of 1,391 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 80526?
The median household income in ZIP code 80526 is $80,265, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 80526 in?
ZIP code 80526 observes the MST timezone.