ZIP Code 80550, Colorado
ZIP Code 80550 profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
ZCTA5 80550 is a 5-digit ZIP Code area located in Larimer County / Weld County, Colorado. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 46,456. The land area covers 52.42 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 46,456 | ±690 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 38 yrs | ±1.9 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 17,690 | ±572 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 18,357 | ±610 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 17,690 | ±572 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 667 | ±241 |
| Median Home Value | $582,000 | ±$16,526 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,852 | ±$133 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $126,132 | ±$5,570 |
| Per Capita Income | $55,037 | ±$2,354 |
| Poverty Rate | 6% | ±1.6% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 2,771 | ±748 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.2% | ±1.2% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 24,118 | ±1,093 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 96% | ±0.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 374,574 (2024)
ID: 184122
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: GIS SPECIALIST
PO BOX 1190, FORT COLLINS CO 80522-1190
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | FT COLLINS, CO | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | WINDSOR, CO | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-12 | FORT COLLINS, CO | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | FORT COLLINS, CO | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | LOVELAND, CO | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | FORT COLLINS, CO | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | LOVELAND, CO | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | FORT COLLINS, CO | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | FORT COLLINS, CO | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | GREELEY, CO |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Aims Community College
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College | 9.0 mi away | 5401 W. 20th St., Greeley, CO, 80634 |
9703308008
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CLEARVIEW LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 1.2 mi away | 720 THIRD STREET, WINDSOR, CO, 80550 |
(970) 686-5603
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Cheeks Beauty Academy
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College Vocational | 9.9 mi away | 5010 Granite Street, Loveland, CO, 80538 |
9706674122
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CLEARVIEW LIBRARY DISTRICT BOOKMOBILE
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Library | 1.2 mi away | 720 THIRD STREET, WINDSOR, CO, 80550 |
(970) 686-5603
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IBMC College
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College | 9.9 mi away | 3842 South Mason Street, Fort Collins, CO, 80525 |
9702232669
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SEVERANCE LIBRARY
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Library | 3.1 mi away | 5 TIMBER RIDGE PARKWAY, SEVERANCE, CO, 80550 |
(970) 686-5603
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Tuana European Beauty Academy
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College Vocational | 11.1 mi away | 826 S College Ave, Fort Collins, CO, 80524 |
9704722004
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COUNCIL TREE LIBRARY
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Library | 7.1 mi away | 2733 COUNCIL TREE AVE, FORT COLLINS, CO, 80525 |
(970) 221-6740
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Colorado State University-Fort Collins
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College | 11.2 mi away | 102 Administration Building, Fort Collins, CO, 80523-0100 |
9704911101
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FARR BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 8.5 mi away | 1939 SIXTY-FIRST AVENUE, GREELEY, CO, 80634 |
(888) 861-7323
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at FT COLLINS 4 E, CO US, located 8.8 miles from ZCTA5 80550. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42.6° | 15.4° | 29.0° | 0.40" | 6.6" |
| February | 44.9° | 18.4° | 31.6° | 0.42" | 7.0" |
| March | 55.0° | 26.4° | 40.7° | 1.11" | 8.2" |
| April | 61.1° | 33.7° | 47.4° | 2.02" | 5.7" |
| May | 69.9° | 43.1° | 56.5° | 2.54" | 1.8" |
| June | 81.4° | 52.0° | 66.7° | 1.79" | 0.0" |
| July | 87.6° | 57.7° | 72.6° | 1.56" | 0.0" |
| August | 85.1° | 55.4° | 70.2° | 1.34" | 0.0" |
| September | 77.1° | 46.7° | 61.9° | 1.36" | 0.6" |
| October | 63.4° | 34.4° | 48.9° | 1.16" | 4.0" |
| November | 51.0° | 23.8° | 37.4° | 0.70" | 7.6" |
| December | 42.1° | 15.5° | 28.8° | 0.43" | 6.9" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windsor town | Town | 1.1 mi | — |
| Severance town | Town | 2.2 mi | — |
| Timnath town | Town | 4.7 mi | — |
| Greeley city | City | 8.3 mi | — |
| Fort Collins city | City | 9.6 mi | — |
| Loveland city | City | 9.9 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 80550. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.