ZIP Code 80526: Population, Income, Housing

State: CO

Total population: 44,326 Household income: $88,686 Rent: $1,667

Overview

Total population

44,326

Rent

$1,667

Year built

1988

Household income

$88,686

Per capita income

$46,463

Poverty rate

12.9%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Household size

2.3 persons

Rent over 30% of income

54.9%

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).

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

44,326

Adults over 25

29,766

Total households

19,147

Household size

2.3 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

$88,686

Per capita income

$46,463

Poverty rate

12.9%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Rent over 30% of income

54.9%

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).

Housing

Rent

$1,667

Year built

1988

Households that rent

43%

Households that own

57%

Rooms per home (all homes)

6.0

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

82.9%

Black

1.1%

Asian

2.1%

Two or more races

11.3%

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).

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino

11.5%

Not Hispanic or Latino

88.5%

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).

Commute

Commute rate

19,883 (78.1%)

Commute time to work

21 mins

Work from home

5,575 (21.9%)

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).

Education

Less than high school

20.3%

High school graduate or GED

14.5%

Some college or associate degree

7.6%

Bachelor’s degree or higher

57.7%

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).

Comparison of ZIP Code 80526 with: Larimer County, CO Fort Collins metro area, CO Colorado United States

ZIP 80526

Total population44,326

Rent$1,667

Year built1988

Household income$88,686

Per capita income$46,463

Poverty rate12.9%

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 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	ZIP80526	CountyLarimer, CO	Metro AreaFort Collins metro area, CO	StateColorado	CountryUnited States
Total population	44,326	367,368	367,368	5,862,189	334,922,499
Rent	$1,667	$1,716	$1,716	$1,761	$1,413
Year built	1988	1993	1993	1988	1980
Household income	$88,686	$93,765	$93,765	$95,470	$80,734
Per capita income	$46,463	$51,165	$51,165	$52,636	$44,673
Poverty rate	12.9%	11.2%	11.2%	9.4%	12.5%
Unemployment rate	N/A	4.2%	4.1%	4.3%	4%

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Summary for 80526

Rent & Income

In 80526, the typical monthly rent is $1,667 and the typical household income is $88,686. Rent here is lower than Colorado, and household income is lower than Colorado. The estimated poverty rate is 12.9%.

Housing & Affordability

This ZIP Code is primarily owner-occupied, with renters accounting for about 43% of households. About 54.9% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing, indicating high cost burden.

Education & Employment

Educational attainment is very high, with about 57.7% of adults holding a bachelor’s degree or higher.

ZIP 80526 — Rent vs Household Income

ZIP 80526 — Poverty

How ZIP 80526 compares in Colorado (79 ZIP Codes)

Metric	This ZIP	Rank	Starts from	State range
Rent	$1,667	20 / 79	from lower rent	$1,080 – $2,798
Household income	$88,686	50 / 79	from higher income	$48,417 – $181,049
Poverty rate	12.9%	63 / 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 80526

Rent

In terms of rental prices, this ZIP stands 20th out of 79 ZIP Codes in Colorado. Across Colorado, figures vary from $1,080 in ZIP 81005 up to $2,798 in ZIP 80516.

Household income

When comparing household incomes, ZIP Code 80526 stands 50th out of 79 ZIP Codes. Throughout Colorado, numbers span from $48,417 in ZIP 81001 up to $181,049 in ZIP 80108.

Poverty rate

Looking at poverty indicators, this ZIP stands 63rd out of 79 ZIP Codes. At the state level, values extend from 2.7% in ZIP 80126 up to 32.6% in ZIP 80521.

💰 Rent in ZIP Code 80526 (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $1,667 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 80526

Annual Household Income: $88,686

💡 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 80526

Estimated Rate: 12.9%

💡 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 80526

In ZIP Code 80526, households that rent: 8,231 (43%)

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

Household Type	Count	Share
Renter-Occupied	8,231	43%
Owner-Occupied	10,916	57%

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 80526

In ZIP Code 80526, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 4,515 (54.9%)

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

Household Group	Households	Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%)	4,515	54.9%
Other renter households	3,716	45.1%
Total renter households	8,231	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 80526

Less than High School: 6,038 people (20.3%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 4,306 people (14.5%)

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

Some College or Associate Degree: 2,255 people (7.6%)

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

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 17,167 people (57.7%)

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

👥 Total Adults (25+): 29,766

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.