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U.S. ZIP Code · CO80538

Larimer County · Fort Collins-Loveland, CO

Typical home value

$506,150[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-1.8%
5-year / yr
+2.9%
10-year / yr
+4.9%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+78.2%
vs metro
-10.2%
vs state
≈ state median
ZIP 80538 location in CO
Location of ZIP 80538 in CO

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 80538 is worth $506,150 — 10.2% below the Fort Collins-Loveland, CO median. Over the past year, values have fallen 1.8%. Homes here rent for a typical $2,069 a month — a 4.9% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 0.5%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
$2,069[2]
Gross yield
4.9%[2]
Cap rate
2.9%[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
0.5%[3]
Typical annual tax
$2,667[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Larimer County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively Moderate[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Moderate
Coastal flood
Not Applicable
Wildfire
Relatively High
Drought
Relatively Low
Heat wave
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Not Applicable
Tornado
Relatively High
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Winter weather
Very High

#Who lives here

Population
50,110[3]
Median household income
$86,671[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Larimer County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
+671[5]
Moved in
14,746
Moved out
14,075

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
13
Elementary
9
Middle
1
High
2
  • Loveland High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · Thompson School District R-2J

    1,479 students

  • New Vision Charter School

    Elementary · Grades K–8 · Thompson School District R-2J

    1,006 students

  • Lucile Erwin Middle School

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Thompson School District R-2J

    692 students

  • Peakview Academy at Conrad Ball

    Elementary · Grades PK–8 · Thompson School District R-2J

    624 students

  • High Plains School

    Elementary · Grades PK–8 · Thompson School District R-2J

    491 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield4.9%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)2.9%
Annual rent$24,825

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$2,559
Loan principal$404,920
Down payment$101,230
Total interest paid$516,453

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio1.55
Monthly cost to own$3,205
Monthly rent$2,069

Renting is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
13th percentile[1]
Rental yield
67th percentile[2]
Property tax
60th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 80538?
The typical home in 80538 is worth $506,150, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 80538?
Home values in 80538 are down 1.8% over the past year, and up 2.9% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 80538?
A typical home in 80538 rents for about $2,069 a month, a gross rental yield of 4.9%.
What is the property tax rate in 80538?
The effective property tax rate in 80538 is 0.5% — roughly $2,667 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 80538?
ZIP code 80538 has a population of 50,110 and a median household income of $86,671.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Loveland, CO

    Typical home
    $501,477
    Gross yield
    4.1%
  • CO

    Typical home
    $484,860
    Gross yield
  • Fort Collins, CO

    Typical home
    $533,173
    Gross yield
    4.8%
  • Wellington, CO

    Typical home
    $471,626
    Gross yield
    6.2%
  • Fort Collins, CO

    Typical home
    $543,926
    Gross yield
    4.5%
  • Laporte CDP, CO

    Typical home
    $560,000
    Gross yield

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