ZIP Code 80525: Population, Income, Housing

State: CO

Total population: 54,211 Household income: $91,636 Rent: $1,753

Overview

Total population

54,211

Rent

$1,753

Year built

1992

Household income

$91,636

Per capita income

$54,593

Poverty rate

9.7%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Household size

2.2 persons

Rent over 30% of income

56.4%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Demographics

State

Colorado

County

Larimer County

City

Fort Collins

Total population

54,211

Adults over 25

38,382

Total households

24,410

Household size

2.2 persons

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Income & Poverty

Household income

$91,636

Per capita income

$54,593

Poverty rate

9.7%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Rent over 30% of income

56.4%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Housing

Rent

$1,753

Year built

1992

Households that rent

41.6%

Households that own

58.4%

Rooms per home (all homes)

5.9

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Race

White

81.5%

Black

1.1%

Asian

2.9%

Two or more races

12.1%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino

11.3%

Not Hispanic or Latino

88.7%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Commute

Commute rate

23,141 (75.7%)

Commute time to work

18 mins

Work from home

7,439 (24.3%)

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Education

Less than high school

18.6%

High school graduate or GED

12%

Some college or associate degree

8.9%

Bachelor’s degree or higher

60.5%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Comparison of ZIP Code 80525 with: Larimer County, CO Fort Collins, CO Fort Collins metro area, CO Colorado United States

ZIP 80525

Total population54,211

Rent$1,753

Year built1992

Household income$91,636

Per capita income$54,593

Poverty rate9.7%

Unemployment rateN/A

Larimer County, CO

Total population367,368

Rent$1,716

Year built1993

Household income$93,765

Per capita income$51,165

Poverty rate11.2%

Unemployment rate4.2%

Fort Collins, CO

Total population170,229

Rent$1,690

Year built1992

Household income$85,070

Per capita income$47,458

Poverty rate15.8%

Unemployment rate3.9%

Fort Collins Metro Area, CO

Total population367,368

Rent$1,716

Year built1993

Household income$93,765

Per capita income$51,165

Poverty rate11.2%

Unemployment rate4.1%

Colorado State

Total population5,862,189

Rent$1,761

Year built1988

Household income$95,470

Per capita income$52,636

Poverty rate9.4%

Unemployment rate4.3%

United States

Total population334,922,499

Rent$1,413

Year built1980

Household income$80,734

Per capita income$44,673

Poverty rate12.5%

Unemployment rate4%

Metric	ZIP80525	CountyLarimer, CO	CityFort Collins, CO	Metro AreaFort Collins metro area, CO	StateColorado	CountryUnited States
Total population	54,211	367,368	170,229	367,368	5,862,189	334,922,499
Rent	$1,753	$1,716	$1,690	$1,716	$1,761	$1,413
Year built	1992	1993	1992	1993	1988	1980
Household income	$91,636	$93,765	$85,070	$93,765	$95,470	$80,734
Per capita income	$54,593	$51,165	$47,458	$51,165	$52,636	$44,673
Poverty rate	9.7%	11.2%	15.8%	11.2%	9.4%	12.5%
Unemployment rate	N/A	4.2%	3.9%	4.1%	4.3%	4%

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Summary for 80525

Rent & Income

In 80525, the typical monthly rent is $1,753 and the typical household income is $91,636. Rent here is similar to both Fort Collins and Colorado, and household income is higher than Fort Collins and similar to Colorado. The estimated poverty rate is 9.7%, which is lower than the Fort Collins rate and similar to the Colorado rate.

Housing & Affordability

This ZIP Code is primarily owner-occupied, with renters accounting for about 41.6% of households. About 56.4% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing, indicating high cost burden.

Education & Employment

Educational attainment is very high, with about 60.5% of adults holding a bachelor’s degree or higher.

ZIP 80525 — Rent vs Household Income

ZIP 80525 — Poverty

How ZIP 80525 compares in Colorado (79 ZIP Codes)

Metric	This ZIP	Rank	Starts from	State range
Rent	$1,753	26 / 79	from lower rent	$1,080 – $2,798
Household income	$91,636	45 / 79	from higher income	$48,417 – $181,049
Poverty rate	9.7%	51 / 79	from lower poverty	2.7% – 32.6%

Rankings are calculated among ZIP Codes in Colorado with total population > 30,000 (year 2024).

Detailed Ranking Explanation for ZIP Code 80525

Rent

When it comes to rent, ZIP Code 80525 ranks 26th out of 79 ZIP Codes in Colorado. Statewide, values range from $1,080 in ZIP 81005 up to $2,798 in ZIP 80516.

Household income

Income-wise, this area is placed 45th out of 79 ZIP Codes. Across Colorado, figures vary from $48,417 in ZIP 81001 up to $181,049 in ZIP 80108.

Poverty rate

When it comes to poverty, ZIP Code 80525 places 51st out of 79 ZIP Codes. Throughout Colorado, numbers span from 2.7% in ZIP 80126 up to 32.6% in ZIP 80521.

💰 Rent in ZIP Code 80525 (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $1,753 ℹ️ What’s Included:
✅ Base rent, electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuels
❌ Not included: internet, cable TV, renter's insurance, parking

💡 What does this rent estimate mean?

Explanation: This estimate shows what renters typically pay each month for housing — including the apartment or home and essential utilities like heat, water, and electricity.

Included in this number: Rent plus electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuel.

Not included: Internet, cable, parking, renter’s insurance, or furniture rental.

Note: This cost does not depend on the number of people living in the home.

👨‍👧‍👦 Household Income in ZIP Code 80525

Annual Household Income: $91,636

💡 What does Household Income mean?

Definition: This represents the middle value of all household incomes in the ZIP code — half of households earn less, and half earn more.

Includes: wages, salaries, self-employment income, Social Security, pensions, investments, unemployment, public assistance, and rental income.

Does NOT include: capital gains, non-cash benefits (like food stamps), or tax refunds.

Household = any group of people (or a single person) living in the same housing unit.

Example: A couple earning $40,000 and $30,000 together have a household income of $70,000. If that's in the middle of all local incomes, it's the value shown here.

📉 Poverty Rate in ZIP Code 80525

Estimated Rate: 9.7%

💡 What does the Poverty Rate represent?

Definition: The percentage of people in this area living below the federal poverty threshold.

How it works: The threshold is a dollar amount set by the U.S. Census Bureau that varies by family size and age. If a household's income is below that level, everyone in it is included in this rate.

Example: In a town of 10,000 people, if 1,500 have incomes below the poverty line, the poverty rate is 15%.

Note: This statistic only includes people living in households; it does not count those in student housing, military barracks, or nursing homes.

🏘️ Renter vs. Owner Households in ZIP Code 80525

In ZIP Code 80525, households that rent: 10,165 (41.6%)

📊 What does the renter household percentage reveal about this ZIP Code?

Household Type	Count	Share
Renter-Occupied	10,165	41.6%
Owner-Occupied	14,245	58.4%

Definition: This is the percentage of households that rent their home rather than own it. It includes only occupied housing units.

Why it matters: Areas with a high share of renter households often have younger populations, higher mobility, and different housing needs compared to mostly owner-occupied areas.

Example: If 65% of homes in an area are renter-occupied, it means 65 out of every 100 households rent their home.

📉 Renters Spending Over 30% of Income on Rent in ZIP Code 80525

In ZIP Code 80525, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 5,732 (56.4%)

🏚️ What Does It Mean When Renters Spend Over 30% of Their Income on Housing?

Household Group	Households	Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%)	5,732	56.4%
Other renter households	4,433	43.6%
Total renter households	10,165	100%

Shares are calculated as a percentage of renter households.

This shows how many renters in the ZIP code are considered cost-burdened — meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on housing (rent and basic utilities).

It’s a sign that housing might be unaffordable in the area or that lower-income residents may be struggling with rent.

Data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.

📊 Education Levels in ZIP Code 80525

Less than High School: 7,122 people (18.6%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 4,622 people (12%)

Includes adults whose highest education is a high school diploma or GED.

Some College or Associate Degree: 3,425 people (8.9%)

Includes adults who attended college without completing a bachelor’s degree (some college or associate degree).

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 23,213 people (60.5%)

Includes adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (bachelor’s, master’s, professional, or doctoral degree).

👥 Total Adults (25+): 38,382

ℹ️ Have questions about how these statistics are calculated? See our data methodology & FAQs

Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates (U.S. Census Bureau) — unemployment rate from BLS. Some values are derived metrics.