Fort Collins, CO — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 80521 serves a portion of Fort Collins, Colorado, within Larimer County. This community is home to approximately 6,704 residents, with a median age of 45.3 years. The median household income of $78,182 sits above the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $562,910 are above the national average of $301,500. The area has a renter-majority housing profile, with 50% owner-occupied and 50% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of Fort Collins is higher than the national baseline, with an index of 128 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 45% and an unemployment rate of 3.9%, 80521 reflects the economic character of Larimer County in Colorado.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 6,704 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 4,288 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $78,182 | ↑ 16% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $562,910 | ↑ 87% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 128 | ↑ Higher than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 3.9% | ↓ 0% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 12.8% | ↑ 12% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 45% | ↑ 29% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 45.3 yrs | ↑ 18% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 50% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 50% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 3,284 | — |