| City: | Gilcrest, Colorado |
| County: | Weld County |
| Timezone: | Mountain (GMT -07:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:01:15 AM |
| Population: | 999 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 970 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 40.2844, -104.7797 |
| Land Area: | 0.67 sq mi |
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Gilcrest is a small agricultural community in Weld County, Colorado, about 40 miles north of Denver. With a population of 999 spread across less than one square mile, it's a compact town with a traditional street grid. Main Street, numbered streets (3rd through 14th), and tree-named streets like Elm, Birch, and Ash define the layout. US Highway 85 runs through the area, connecting Gilcrest to Fort Collins and Greeley.
This is a PO Box Only Zone. There's no alternative mail delivery across Gilcrest's service area. The post office maintains 411 PO Boxes for 326 occupied homes, a 126% adoption rate that indicates the post office serves households beyond just the town itself. Mail delivery includes one rural carrier route (75 ZIP+4 records) and one city carrier route (2 records), but the PO Box system remains the primary access point for residents.
Gilcrest's demographics show a working-age community with a median age of 36.2 years. About 42% of workers work from home, well above national averages. This reflects a combination of agricultural operations and remote work arrangements. Among the 999 residents, 617 identify as White, 236 as Some Other Race, and 88 as Hispanic or Latino. The town has 21 business establishments employing 97 people.
Housing stock is modest and older, with 76% of occupied homes owner-occupied. Median home values stand at $287,000, and median gross rent is $1,900. The town has 344 total housing units with only 18 vacant units, suggesting stable occupancy. About 90% of housing was built before 1939, preserving the character of an early agricultural settlement along the railroad corridor.
Gilcrest's street layout includes a numbered grid (3rd through 14th streets), tree-named streets like Elm and Birch, and Railroad Street, which reflects the town's origins as a railroad community.
ZIP Code 80623 has 999 residents and 326 households (average 3.06 persons per household). The median age is 36.2 years, slightly younger than the state (37.2) and slightly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 51.4% male and 48.6% female, which is slightly higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (61.8%, much lower than the state average of 70.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (52.2%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 52.2%, which is much higher than the national average (18.7%), and Other / Two or More Races share is much higher than both the state (8.0%) and national averages (8.4%).
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| 2020 Population: | 999Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 1,026Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 1,491.0 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 326Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $321,900Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 3.06Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.94Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 989 | 1,095 | 1,063 | 976 | 911 | 946 | 955 | 951 | 938 | 1,381 | 1,171 | 1,082 | 987 | 1,026 |
| Decennial Census | 1,028 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 999 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 36.2
Male Median Age: 34.1
Female Median Age: 37.6
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 27 | 35 | 45 | 51 | 36 | 35 | 33 | 31 | 34 | 31 | 26 | 37 | 40 | 20 | 14 | 8 | 7 | 3 |
| Female | 32 | 34 | 28 | 45 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 40 | 30 | 32 | 21 | 38 | 29 | 21 | 24 | 10 | 7 | 9 |
| Total | 59 | 69 | 73 | 96 | 66 | 64 | 60 | 71 | 64 | 63 | 47 | 75 | 69 | 41 | 38 | 18 | 14 | 12 |
| White: | 617 | 44.36% |
| Black: | 3 | 0.22% |
| Hispanic:* | 521 | 37.46% |
| Asian: | 4 | 0.29% |
| American Indian: | 10 | 0.72% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 236 | 16.97% |
| Total: | 1,391 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 513 | 51.35% | 34.1 years |
| Females: | 486 | 48.65% | 37.6 years |
| Total: | 999 | 100% | 36.2 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 749 | 73.00% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 109 | 10.62% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 168 | 27.00% |
| Total Population: | 1,026 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 749 | 73.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 277 | 27.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is well under the national median ($78,538), is down $44,286 (100.0%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $62,917. Family households earn a median of $49,318 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $49,318). By gender, male median income is $42,375 and female is $45,938, which is much lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $3,563 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 68.6%, which is higher than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 4.0%, which is below the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Production (26.8%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $44,286 | $41,750 | $48,750 | $50,714 | $45,000 | $52,500 | $53,056 | $55,455 | $62,917 | $62,917 | $62,656 | $64,583 | $66,771 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $45,625 | $41,435 | $42,171 | $44,688 | $43,125 | $53,125 | $55,227 | $59,792 | $73,333 | $67,969 | $64,844 | $70,556 | $65,938 | $49,318 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $37,955 | $36,083 | $47,083 | $46,563 | $38,125 | $0 | $0 | $37,857 | $41,042 | $40,893 | $48,750 | $46,667 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $36,648 | $32,500 | $39,327 | $40,083 | $0 | $48,750 | $50,365 | $50,972 | $46,190 | $37,232 | $42,143 | $41,705 | $42,639 | $42,375 |
| Median Female Income | $19,643 | $21,875 | $23,750 | $27,750 | $0 | $29,821 | $30,694 | $31,648 | $36,250 | $38,000 | $40,368 | $45,977 | $49,531 | $45,938 |
| Employed: | 503 | 65.84% |
| Unemployed: | 21 | 2.75% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 240 | 31.41% |
| Total: | 764 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 81 | 16.10% |
| Service: | 130 | 25.84% |
| Sales and Office: | 52 | 10.34% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 105 | 20.87% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 135 | 26.84% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 503 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $321,900, which is notably higher than the national median ($303,400), is up $201,600 (167.58%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $132,600. The median gross rent is $1,682, which is much higher than the national median ($1,348), is up $573 (51.67%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $557. Of occupied housing, owners make up 88.85% (63.88% with a mortgage, 36.12% free-and-clear) and renters 11.15% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 4.52%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (10.43%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $120,300 | $116,100 | $116,400 | $116,700 | $133,800 | $150,200 | $160,200 | $172,400 | $189,300 | $204,500 | $227,800 | $267,200 | $287,000 | $321,900 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 10 | 30.30% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 11 | 33.33% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 7 | 21.21% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 5 | 15.15% |
| Total: | 33 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $1,109 | $1,057 | $1,088 | $944 | $950 | $1,004 | $886 | $838 | $1,125 | $1,375 | $1,420 | $1,724 | $1,900 | $1,682 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 168 | 56.76% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 95 | 32.09% |
| Renter Occupied: | 33 | 11.15% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 296 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 296 | 95.48% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 14 | 4.52% |
| Total Housing Units: | 310 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 256 | 82.58% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 54 | 17.42% |
| Total Housing Units: | 310 | 100% |
In 2024, 5.60% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 78.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 13.10%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 37.40%, which is falls below the national rate (67.30%). Public coverage is 52.70%, which is well above the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 17.50%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), up 8.40 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 12.90 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (51.00%). College enrollment is 14.46%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 101 | 15.21% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 45 | 6.78% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 198 | 29.82% |
| Some college, no degree: | 205 | 30.87% |
| Associate's degree: | 78 | 11.75% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 24 | 3.61% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 13 | 1.96% |
| Total: | 664 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 518 | 78.01% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 37 | 5.57% |
| Private Insurance: | 384 | 36.26% |
| Public Insurance: | 541 | 51.09% |
| No Insurance: | 134 | 12.65% |
| Total: | 1,059 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 925 | 87.35% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 7.4% | 13.1% | 19.7% | 13.0% | 13.3% | 10.0% | 9.8% | 3.5% | 2.9% | 9.3% | 15.0% | 14.2% | 15.8% | 17.5% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 8 | 3.21% |
| Kindergarten: | 23 | 9.24% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 127 | 51.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 55 | 22.09% |
| College or graduate school: | 36 | 14.46% |
| Total: | 249 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 31 | 12.45% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 205 | 82.33% |
ZIP Code 80623 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 19 business establishments, employing about 91 people with an annual payroll of $7,807,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 433Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 19Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $1,983,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $7,807,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 91Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 80623 is located in Weld County, Colorado, within the Greeley, CO Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 24540) and Colorado's 8th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 252,825 people, about 0.40% of whom live in ZIP Code 80623. It covers 0.67 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Greeley, COSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 24540Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 252,825Source: Census |
| MSA: | Denver-Boulder-Greeley, CO CMSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.67 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 08Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 0 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Greeley, CO PMSASource: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 0829955Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Gilcrest town; ColoradoSource: Census |
ZIP Code 80623 is in the Weld County School District RE-1, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 3 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.