ZIP Code 80701 in Fort Morgan, CO

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Fort Morgan, Colorado
Counties:Morgan County[Primary]
Adams County
Timezone:Mountain (GMT -07:00)
Local Time:7:40:06 PM
Population:16,101 [See All]
Area Code:970
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:40.1603, -103.8452
Land Area:616.512 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 80701 has 16,101 residents and 5,704 households (average 2.80 persons per household). The median age is 35.0 years, slightly younger than the state (37.2) and younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 50.7% male and 49.3% female, which is slightly higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (59.2%, much lower than the state average of 70.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (42.0%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 42.0%, which is much higher than the national average (18.7%), and Other / Two or More Races share is much higher than the state average (8.0%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:16,101Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:16,800Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:16,923Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:26.1 people per sq mile
Average Income:$72,500Source: Census ACS
Households:5,704Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$318,100Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.80Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:3.08Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--16,48416,30116,11116,37016,09115,46915,31615,80615,85816,24816,54717,08516,800
Decennial Census16,042------------------16,101------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 35

Male Median Age: 34

Female Median Age: 35.9

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male617648651617528577541519476442467512479389257199136102
Female609587592554456529551480441391437475481430324216168223
Total1,2261,2351,2431,1719841,1061,092999917833904987960819581415304325
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:9,53746.67%
Black:8574.19%
Hispanic:*6,76633.11%
Asian:910.45%
American Indian:2541.24%
Hawaiian:80.04%
Other:2,92314.30%
Total:20,436100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:8,15750.66%34.0 years
Females:7,94449.34%35.9 years
Total:16,101100%35.0 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:14,07683.79%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:960.57%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:7394.40%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:1,88915.64%
Total Population:16,800100%
Total Native Population:14,17284.36%
Total Foreign-born Population:2,62815.64%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2023, the Median household income is $72,500, which is far less than the state median ($92,470), is up $29,172 (67.3%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $15,266. Family households earn a median of $85,710 versus $46,111 for nonfamily households (a difference of $39,599). By gender, male median income is $58,063 and female is $42,409, which is well under the state female median ($59,731), with a current gap of $15,654 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 65.4%, which is tends to be lower than the state rate (68.6%). The unemployment rate is 4.2%, which is below the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (33.4%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$43,328$44,165$44,729$47,711$49,867$50,306$51,001$52,655$57,234$59,174$61,870$70,013$72,500
Median Family Income$49,012$50,147$51,388$53,060$54,739$55,355$58,925$60,394$69,281$69,329$73,080$81,708$85,710
Median NonFamily Income$26,916$26,461$28,422$27,917$32,500$32,156$36,055$31,577$32,348$35,089$39,565$41,354$46,111
Median Male Income$38,286$37,186$37,637$40,631$41,871$40,617$41,530$42,279$43,391$42,141$48,766$54,153$58,063
Median Female Income$26,135$30,379$31,131$31,537$31,565$31,933$31,804$32,158$34,463$34,830$38,181$41,451$42,409
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:7,91562.58%
Unemployed:3512.78%
Not In Labor Force:4,38234.65%
Total:12,648100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:2,64033.35%
Service:7639.64%
Sales and Office:1,32016.68%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:1,38817.54%
Production, transportation, and material moving:1,80422.79%
Total Civilian Employed Population:7,915100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2023, the median home value is $318,100, which is far less than the state median ($502,200), is up $175,100 (122.45%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $114,600. The median gross rent is $1,096, which is considerably lower than the state median ($1,693), is up $445 (68.36%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $258. Of occupied housing, owners make up 61.77% (61.04% with a mortgage, 38.96% free-and-clear) and renters 38.23% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 3.00%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (10.43%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$143,000$144,700$138,600$131,400$141,500$150,600$165,000$190,800$203,500$225,300$246,100$284,800$318,100
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:2068.45%
$500 to $999:70028.71%
$1,000 to $1,499:96639.62%
$1,500 to $1,999:34814.27%
$2,000 to $2,499:140.57%
$2,500 to $2,999:100.41%
$3,000 or more:80.33%
No Rent:1867.63%
Total:2,438100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$651$662$659$674$683$658$741$782$838$886$960$1,049$1,096
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):2,40537.71%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):1,53524.07%
Renter Occupied:2,43838.23%
Total Occupied Housing Units:6,378100%

Occupied Housing Units:6,37897.00%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):1973.00%
Total Housing Units:6,575100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:4,77372.59%
Multi-Family Units:1,16117.66%
Other Units:6419.75%
Total Housing Units:6,575100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 18.50% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is markedly below the state rate (44.70%). High school or higher is 83.50%, which is markedly below the state rate (92.80%). The uninsured rate is 11.30%, which is notably higher than the state rate (7.70%). The share of people in poverty is 11.00%, which is markedly above the state rate (5.90%), down 3.10 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 5.70 percentage points. This suggests a positive shift in the local economic and social landscape - higher incomes, steadier consumer demand, and a strengthening tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (55.90%). College enrollment is 9.46%, which is markedly below the state rate (27.40%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:1,24211.39%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:5565.10%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):3,60933.10%
Some college, no degree:2,59323.78%
Associate's degree:8858.12%
Bachelor's degree:1,30912.01%
Graduate or professional degree:7096.50%
Total:10,903100%
High school or higher:9,10583.51%
Bachelor's degree or higher:2,01818.51%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:10,48256.70%
Public Insurance:6,12833.15%
No Insurance:1,87810.16%
Total:18,488100%
Has Health Insurance:16,61089.84%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty14.1%13.1%11.8%10.9%8.5%7.1%5.5%4.9%5.3%6.2%8.5%10.2%11.0%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:3708.84%
Kindergarten:791.89%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):2,33955.90%
High school (grades 9-12):1,00023.90%
College or graduate school:3969.46%
Total:4,184100%
Early Childhood:44910.73%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):3,41881.69%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 80701 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 443 business establishments, employing about 8,138 people with an annual payroll of $427,384,000. USPS data shows 6,044 residential mailboxes and 626 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:6,044Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:626Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:7,471Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:4,661Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:155Source: USPS
# of Businesses:443Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$104,493,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$427,384,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:8,138Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 80701 is located in Morgan County, Colorado, within the Fort Morgan, CO Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 22820) and Colorado's 4th Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 29,186 people, about 55.17% of whom live in ZIP Code 80701. It covers 616.512 sq mi of land and a water area of 2.334 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Fort Morgan, COSource: Census
CBSA Number:22820Source: Census
CBSA Type:MicroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:29,186Source: Census
MSA:Source: Census
Land Area:616.512 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:2.334 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:04Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:38102.67 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:0827810Source: Census
Place Name:Fort Morgan city; ColoradoSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


80705 | | 80654

Schools in ZIP Code 80701


ZIP Code 80701 is in the Fort Morgan School District RE-3, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 8 public schools and 2 private school(s) in this ZIP Code. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Columbine Elementary School 815 West Street
Fort Morgan, CO 80701
District: Fort Morgan School District RE-3
Fort Morgan High School 709 East Riverview Avenue
Fort Morgan, CO 80701
District: Fort Morgan School District RE-3
Green Acres Elementary School 930 Sherman Street
Fort Morgan, CO 80701
District: Fort Morgan School District RE-3
Sherman Early Childhood Center 300 Sherman Street
Fort Morgan, CO 80701
District: Fort Morgan School District RE-3
Fort Morgan Middle School 605 Education Avenue
Fort Morgan, CO 80701
District: Fort Morgan School District RE-3
Lincoln High School 230 Walnut Street
Fort Morgan, CO 80701
District: Fort Morgan School District RE-3
Pioneer Elementary School 415 South Spruce Street
Fort Morgan, CO 80701
District: Fort Morgan School District RE-3
Baker Elementary School 300 Lake Street
Fort Morgan, CO 80701
District: Fort Morgan School District RE-3
Trinity Lutheran School 1215 W 7th Ave
Fort Morgan, CO 80701
District: Private School
Lighthouse Sda Christian School 700 Meeker St
Fort Morgan, CO 80701
District: Private School

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 80701


Morgan Community College 920 Barlow Road
Fort Morgan, CO 80701
Type: Post Secondary
Northeastern Junior College 100 College Avenue
Sterling, CO 80751-2944
Type: Post Secondary
University Of Northern Colorado Carter Hall - Rm 4000
Greeley, CO 80639
Type: Post Secondary
Academy Of Natural Therapy Inc 625 8th Ave
Greeley, CO 80631-9441
Type: Post Secondary
Aims Community College 5401 W. 20th St.
Greeley, CO 80634
Type: Post Secondary
Colorado State University-Global Campus 585 Salida Way
Aurora, CO 80011-0000
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


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 October 1, 2025.

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    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
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