80542 ZIP Code — Mead, CO

Weld County, Colorado

ZIP code 80542 is located in Mead, Colorado, within Weld County. It covers approximately 9.21 square miles and serves a population of 5,179 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 970.

About ZIP code 80542

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $502,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 97%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $126,750. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with construction as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 45% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

5,179

population

9.21

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

80542 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 80542

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 80542. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Mead	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

80504 Longmont (4.8 mi) 80504 Longmont (4.8 mi) 80504 Longmont (4.8 mi) 80504 Longmont (4.8 mi) 80504 Longmont (4.8 mi) 80501 Longmont (6.3 mi) 80513 Berthoud (6.7 mi) 80534 Johnstown (8 mi) 80534 Johnstown (8 mi) 80651 Platteville (10.1 mi) 80530 Frederick (10.2 mi) 80503 Longmont (11 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	5,179
Population density	562 / sq mi
State FIPS	08
County FIPS	123

Geography
Land area	9.21 sq mi
Water area	0.29 sq mi
Latitude	40.2344
Longitude	-105.0096
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	16.1%	31.7%	32.5%
$50k – $100k	32.0%	32.6%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	37.0%	29.0%	26.9%
Over $200k	14.8%	6.7%	9.6%

Demographics & statistics

5,179

Population

562

People per sq mi

38.2

Median age

$126,750

Median household income

$47,157

Per capita income

$502,900

Median home value

Median monthly rent

96.6%

Home ownership

3.5%

Poverty rate

3.3%

Unemployment

1,541

Housing units

45.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

121

Under 5

120

141

5–9

139

299

10–14

295

320

15–19

315

20–24

231

25–34

229

430

35–44

424

346

45–54

342

227

55–59

224

166

60–64

164

246

65–74

242

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,650	31.9%
18 and over	3,529	68.1%
65 and over	520	10.0%
Median age	38.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 73.2%

Hispanic or Latino 9.6%

Two or more races 7.4%

Other race 4.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 3.6%

Asian 2%

Group	Count	%
White	4,192	73.2%
Hispanic or Latino	547	9.6%
Two or more races	426	7.4%
Other race	241	4.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	206	3.6%
Asian	114	2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	16.1%	31.7%	32.5%
$50k – $100k	32.0%	32.6%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	37.0%	29.0%	26.9%
Over $200k	14.8%	6.7%	9.6%

Under $10k 2.2%

$10k–$15k 0.9%

$25k–$35k 1.8%

$35k–$50k 2.1%

$50k–$75k 19.6%

$75k–$100k 7.8%

$100k–$150k 28.7%

$150k–$200k 10.8%

$200k+ 26.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.2%
$10k–$15k	0.9%
$25k–$35k	1.8%
$35k–$50k	2.1%
$50k–$75k	19.6%
$75k–$100k	7.8%
$100k–$150k	28.7%
$150k–$200k	10.8%
$200k+	26.2%
Median income	$126,750

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.9%

$50k–$100k 0.5%

$200k–$300k 1.2%

$300k–$500k 46.2%

$500k–$1M 37.8%

$1M+ 12.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$502,900
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	96.6%
Renter occupied	3.4%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	97.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	8.1
Avg household size (owned)	3.22

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	2.1%
2010–2019	18.1%
2000–2009	42.6%
1990–1999	21.8%
1980–1989	5.5%
1970–1979	9.2%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	8.4%
3 bedrooms	35.5%
4 bedrooms	36.9%
5+ bedrooms	19.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.0%
1 vehicle	14.4%
2 vehicles	29.0%
3 or more	54.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	87.8%
Electricity	9.9%
Propane / LP gas	2.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,219	76.4%
Cohabiting couple	96	6.0%
Male householder, no spouse	160	10.0%
Female householder, no spouse	120	7.5%
Households with children under 18	852	53.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	333	20.9%
Average household size	3.25

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.1%	16.1%
Married	65.4%	73.9%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.7%	4.4%
Divorced	8.9%	5.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.3%

Some HS, no diploma 4.3%

HS graduate 19.1%

Some college, no degree 20.8%

Associate's degree 6.4%

Bachelor's degree 26.2%

Graduate / professional 19.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.4%
Bachelor's or higher	45.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	124	7.3%
Kindergarten	20	1.2%
Elementary school	862	50.7%
High school	582	34.3%
College / grad school	111	6.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 18.9%

Manufacturing 15.2%

Education & healthcare 12.8%

Professional & management 12.7%

Retail trade 9.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.5%

Transportation & utilities 7.5%

Finance & real estate 5.8%

Other services 3.5%

Public administration 2.1%

Agriculture & mining 1.6%

Information 0.6%

Wholesale trade 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	48.0%
Service	10.8%
Sales & office	15.7%
Natural resources & construction	13.4%
Production & transportation	12.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	89.0%
Government	6.3%
Self-employed	4.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.2%
Carpool	3.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	14.9%
Other means	3.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.6

Poverty

All people 3.5%

Under 18 years 3.7%

18 and over 3.3%

Married-couple families 2.9%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	19.7%
Retirement income	18.2%
Supplemental Security	1.5%
Cash public assistance	1.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.1%
High blood pressure	24.6%
High cholesterol	29.6%
Diabetes	6.9%
Heart disease	4.2%
Stroke	2.0%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	19.2%
Kidney disease	2.1%
Pulmonary disease	4.9%
Cancer	5.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	13.3%
Binge drinking	18.9%
No physical activity	16.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.2%
Depression	20.3%
Fair or poor health	9.1%
Poor mental health	13.8%
Poor physical health	8.2%
No health insurance	10.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	65.3%
Visited dentist	66.8%
Cholesterol screening	90.8%
Teeth loss	9.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	241	6.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	7.6%
Under 18	1.8%
18–64 years	7.7%
65 and over	24.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	80.5%
Public insurance	16.9%
No insurance	9.6%
Uninsured under 19	1.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,938	95.3%
Spanish	140	2.8%
Other Indo-European	129	2.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	11	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,858	93.8%
Born in same state	4,842	93.5%
Born in different state	2,721	52.5%
Foreign born	16	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	321	6.2%
Not a US citizen	165	51.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	660	12.7%
Arab	477	9.2%
Italian	419	8.1%
English	408	7.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	148	2.9%
German	67	1.3%
Dutch	56	1.1%
Irish	16	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	30.8%
Internet access	95.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 80542

What city is ZIP code 80542 in?

ZIP code 80542 is primarily assigned to Mead, Colorado.

What county is ZIP code 80542 in?

ZIP code 80542 falls within Weld County, Colorado.

Is ZIP code 80542 mostly owner-occupied?

97% of occupied units in ZIP code 80542 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Is ZIP code 80542 family-oriented?

32% of residents in ZIP code 80542 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 80542?

45% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 80542?

The median household income in ZIP code 80542 is $126,750, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 80542 in?

ZIP code 80542 observes the MST timezone.