ZIP 80525 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLarge CommunityLow Snow AreaRemote Work Hub

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Fort Collins city, CO (80525)

Median Income

$93,349

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+2,538

Wealth inflow

Population

55,541

Unemployment

4.6%

0.9pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 2,538 for ZIP 80525 (Fort Collins city, CO) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

4.6%+25% vs US avg

Self-Employed

2.4%-61% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

4.8%-59% vs US avg

2,347

Establishments

32,631

Employees

~14 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Education

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining1.2%
Construction6.4%
Manufacturing7.9%
Wholesale trade1.3%
Retail trade10.5%
Transportation, utilities2.8%
Information1.3%
Finance, insurance, real estate5.1%
Professional, scientific, management17.4%
Education, health care, social28.7%
Arts, entertainment, food services9.9%
Other services3.7%
Public administration3.7%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 80525 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population declined 1.2%, median income rose 1.8% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 14.2%.

Median Income

$93,349

+24% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate