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ZIP Code 80521

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 38,217

ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) are Census approximations of USPS ZIP codes. Boundaries may differ slightly from postal delivery areas, and estimates for less-populated ZCTAs carry higher margins of error.

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).

Quick Facts — 80521

What is the median household income in 80521?
The median household income in 80521 is $52,679 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 80521?
The poverty rate in 80521 is 7.6% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 80521?
$541,300 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 80521?
The median gross rent in 80521 is $1,412 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 80521 residents have a college degree?
62.7% of adults in 80521 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
38,217
Median Income
$52,679
Median Home Value
$541,300
Poverty Rate
7.6%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
8.5%
Median Age
23.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$4,233 (+8.7%) Home Value: +$172,300 (+46.7%) Poverty Rate: +0.1 pp (+1.3%) Bachelor's+: +7.1 pp (+12.8%) Unemployment: -0.2 pp (-2.3%)

Demographics

Total Population 38,217
Median Age 23.0
Female 50.0%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 10.9% White (non-Hisp.) 78.4% Black 2.1% Asian 3.8% Two or More 7.9% Other 2.6%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Chinese
1.7%
Filipino
0.2%
Korean
0.2%
Japanese
0.2%
Indian
0.1%
Vietnamese
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
6.4%
Puerto Rican
0.8%
Cuban
0.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $52,679 ±$4,691
Per Capita Income $78,931
Median Family Income $112,402
Poverty Rate 7.6%
Child Poverty Rate 9.4%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 8.9%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 13.5%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
12.0%
$10–15k
5.2%
$15–25k
10.0%
$25–35k
7.2%
$35–50k
13.1%
$50–75k
14.9%
$75–100k
9.9%
$100–150k
13.8%
$150–200k
6.2%
$200k+
7.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Housing

Total Housing Units 15,121
Owner-Occupied 36.9%
Renter-Occupied 63.1%
Vacancy Rate 5.1%
Median Home Value $541,300
Median Gross Rent $1,412
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 27.8%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 57.7%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
3.7%
$50–100k
2.4%
$100–200k
1.2%
$200–300k
5.9%
$300–500k
30.6%
$500k–$1M
46.8%
$1M+
9.0%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
2.1%
$500–1k
18.3%
$1–1.5k
35.6%
$1.5–2k
23.4%
$2–2.5k
14.6%
$2.5–3.5k
5.1%
$3.5k+
0.9%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
6.9%
1 vehicle
34.5%
2 vehicles
32.1%
3+
26.4%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
48.8%
Single-fam. att.
5.6%
2–4 units
4.5%
5–19 units
9.2%
20+ units
15.7%
Mobile home
1.9%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
10.8%
1940–1969
4.3%
1970–1999
18.1%
2000–2009
13.6%
2010+
11.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Education

High School or Higher 97.6%
Bachelor's or Higher 62.7%
Graduate Degree 27.6%
Some College / Associate 14.0%
Less Than High School 0.3%
Enrolled in School

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Employment

Labor Force Participation 65.7%
Unemployment Rate 8.5%
Work from Home 15.5%
Self-Employed 3.8%
Government Workers 24.1%
Private For-Profit 72.0%
Industry
Edu/Health
30.1%
Arts/Entmt.
19.2%
Prof. Services
12.7%
Retail
9.6%
Manufacturing
5.9%
Construction
4.8%
Public Admin
4.0%
Transportation
3.2%
Finance
2.9%
Wholesale
1.7%
Agriculture
1.1%
Information
1.0%
Occupation
Management
43.5%
Food Prep
24.0%
Sales
18.9%
Production
8.6%
Construction
5.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Commute

Median Travel Time 19.6 min
Drove Alone 56.8%
Carpool 4.2%
Public Transit 3.7%
Work from Home 15.5%
Walked 11.0%
Bicycle

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Households & Families

Total Households 14,343
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 28.2%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 10.2%
Multigenerational

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Age Distribution

Under 5
2.6%
5–9
2.5%
10–14
2.6%
15–19
18.7%
20–24
29.5%
25–34
16.3%
35–44
10.0%
45–54
4.9%
55–64
2.7%
65–74
2.6%
75–84
4.6%
85+
2.4%
Under 18: 9.4% Working age (18–64): 90.6% 65 and over: 7.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 5.1%
Naturalized Citizen 31.9%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 2.3%
Foreign-Born Origin
Asia
53.9%
Latin America
20.4%
Europe
12.6%
Africa
6.1%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 2.9%
With a Disability 8.8%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 94.2%
Uninsured 5.8%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 83.1%
Has a Computer 98.6%
Same House 1 Year Ago 63.5%
Moved from Abroad 1.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023