80549 ZIP Code — Wellington, CO
Larimer County, Colorado
ZIP code 80549 is located in Wellington, Colorado, within Larimer County. It covers approximately 187.11 square miles and serves a population of 13,862 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 970.
About ZIP code 80549
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Much of the housing stock is relatively new, reflecting recent development activity. Median home value is $428,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $100,508.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 41% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
13,862
population
187.11
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Mountain (MT)
timezone
80549 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 80549
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 80549. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Wellington | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
80612 Carr (8.7 mi)
80535 Laporte (11.2 mi)
80524 Fort Collins (12.3 mi)
80524 Fort Collins (12.3 mi)
80648 Nunn (16.1 mi)
80521 Fort Collins (16.5 mi)
80553 Fort Collins (17.1 mi)
80523 Fort Collins (18 mi)
80536 Livermore (18.9 mi)
82007 Cheyenne (19.8 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 13,862 |
| Population density | 74 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 08 |
| County FIPS | 069 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 187.11 sq mi |
| Water area | 3.71 sq mi |
| Latitude | 40.8331 |
| Longitude | -105.0668 |
| 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 | 25.6% | 32.9% | 32.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 36.6% | 31.8% | 31.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 29.2% | 27.1% | 26.9% |
| Over $200k | 8.6% | 8.2% | 9.6% |
Demographics & statistics
13,862
Population
74
People per sq mi
35.5
Median age
$100,508
Median household income
$42,038
Per capita income
$428,800
Median home value
$2,212
Median monthly rent
84.0%
Home ownership
11.1%
Poverty rate
6.3%
Unemployment
4,392
Housing units
41.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
618
Under 5
600
528
5–9
512
598
10–14
580
370
15–19
359
346
20–24
335
933
25–34
905
1,316
35–44
1,278
809
45–54
786
460
55–59
447
193
60–64
188
609
65–74
592
232
75–84
226
21
85+
21
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3,913 | 28.2% |
| 18 and over | 9,949 | 71.8% |
| 65 and over | 1,701 | 12.3% |
| Median age | 35.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
79.3%
Hispanic or Latino
8.6%
Two or more races
6.9%
Other race
3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.7%
Black or African American
0.6%
Asian
0.5%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,024 | 79.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,298 | 8.6% |
| Two or more races | 1,052 | 6.9% |
| Other race | 517 | 3.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 100 | 0.7% |
| Black or African American | 98 | 0.6% |
| Asian | 71 | 0.5% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 25.6% | 32.9% | 32.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 36.6% | 31.8% | 31.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 29.2% | 27.1% | 26.9% |
| Over $200k | 8.6% | 8.2% | 9.6% |
Under $10k
6.0%
$10k–$15k
0.7%
$15k–$25k
5.3%
$25k–$35k
2.7%
$35k–$50k
10.2%
$50k–$75k
11.8%
$75k–$100k
12.6%
$100k–$150k
27.4%
$150k–$200k
11.2%
$200k+
12.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 6.0% |
| $10k–$15k | 0.7% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.3% |
| $25k–$35k | 2.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 11.8% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 27.4% |
| $150k–$200k | 11.2% |
| $200k+ | 12.0% |
| Median income | $100,508 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.8%
$50k–$100k
0.1%
$100k–$150k
1.5%
$150k–$200k
0.4%
$200k–$300k
2.2%
$300k–$500k
72.0%
$500k–$1M
18.4%
$1M+
2.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $428,800 |
| Median rent / month | $2,212 |
| Owner occupied | 84.0% |
| Renter occupied | 16.0% |
| Vacant | 2.2% |
| Single-family detached | 92.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.9% |
| Median rooms | 6.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.62 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 2.6% |
| 2010–2019 | 34.9% |
| 2000–2009 | 31.8% |
| 1990–1999 | 11.8% |
| 1980–1989 | 5.2% |
| 1970–1979 | 4.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 2.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.8% |
| 1940–1949 | 2.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 4.3% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.6% |
| 2 bedrooms | 5.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 59.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | 25.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 10.1% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 20.7% |
| 2 vehicles | 43.0% |
| 3 or more | 33.6% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 73.4% |
| Electricity | 13.2% |
| Propane / LP gas | 8.7% |
| Wood | 1.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,103 | 60.9% |
| Cohabiting couple | 263 | 5.2% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 791 | 15.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 940 | 18.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,013 | 39.5% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,237 | 24.3% |
| Average household size | 2.69 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 21.9% | 21.1% |
| Married | 61.2% | 63.6% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 3.0% | 6.8% |
| Divorced | 11.4% | 7.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.4%
Some HS, no diploma
2.7%
HS graduate
21.9%
Some college, no degree
23.0%
Associate's degree
9.5%
Bachelor's degree
30.2%
Graduate / professional
11.3%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 95.8% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 41.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 305 | 8.4% |
| Kindergarten | 219 | 6.1% |
| Elementary school | 1,838 | 50.9% |
| High school | 522 | 14.4% |
| College / grad school | 730 | 20.2% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
23.3%
Professional & management
10.8%
Construction
9.6%
Manufacturing
9.5%
Retail trade
9.4%
Finance & real estate
7.4%
Public administration
6.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.7%
Agriculture & mining
4.7%
Wholesale trade
3.8%
Transportation & utilities
3.7%
Other services
3.0%
Information
2.9%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 46.7% |
| Service | 9.8% |
| Sales & office | 20.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 13.2% |
| Production & transportation | 9.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 68.8% |
| Government | 23.5% |
| Self-employed | 5.8% |
| Unpaid family workers | 1.9% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 71.5% |
| Carpool | 9.6% |
| Public transit | 0.3% |
| Walk | 0.8% |
| Work from home | 17.9% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 28.9 |
Poverty
All people
11.1%
Under 18 years
15.6%
18 and over
9.3%
Married-couple families
2.9%
Female-led households
28.1%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 26.5% |
| Retirement income | 23.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.6% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 9.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 23.8% |
| High blood pressure | 20.0% |
| High cholesterol | 25.6% |
| Diabetes | 5.7% |
| Heart disease | 3.7% |
| Stroke | 1.8% |
| Asthma | 9.5% |
| Arthritis | 17.6% |
| Kidney disease | 1.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.2% |
| Cancer | 4.9% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 14.2% |
| Binge drinking | 22.6% |
| No physical activity | 12.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 26.9% |
| Depression | 22.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 8.2% |
| Poor mental health | 14.9% |
| Poor physical health | 7.3% |
| No health insurance | 11.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 61.0% |
| Visited dentist | 66.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.2% |
| Teeth loss | 8.4% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 788 | 7.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 8.7% |
| Under 18 | 3.7% |
| 18–64 years | 8.0% |
| 65 and over | 23.1% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 73.6% |
| Public insurance | 34.2% |
| No insurance | 3.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.3% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 12,644 | 91.2% |
| Spanish | 81 | 0.6% |
| Other Indo-European | 63 | 0.5% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 18 | 0.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 13,604 | 98.1% |
| Born in same state | 13,440 | 97.0% |
| Born in different state | 6,791 | 49.0% |
| Foreign born | 164 | 1.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 258 | 1.9% |
| Not a US citizen | 191 | 74.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 1,707 | 12.3% |
| Italian | 1,418 | 10.2% |
| Arab | 501 | 3.6% |
| Polish | 475 | 3.4% |
| English | 181 | 1.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 140 | 1% |
| Dutch | 81 | 0.6% |
| Irish | 48 | 0.3% |
| Norwegian | 22 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 36.8% |
| Internet access | 97.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 80549
What city is ZIP code 80549 in?
ZIP code 80549 is primarily assigned to Wellington, Colorado.
What county is ZIP code 80549 in?
ZIP code 80549 falls within Larimer County, Colorado.
Is ZIP code 80549 mostly owner-occupied?
84% of occupied units in ZIP code 80549 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 80549?
The median home value in ZIP code 80549 is $428,800.
What is the population of ZIP code 80549?
ZIP code 80549 has an estimated population of 13,862 residents, with a density of 74 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 80549?
The median household income in ZIP code 80549 is $100,508, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 80549 in?
ZIP code 80549 observes the MST timezone.