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Erie, CO
Town in Weld County, Colorado. ZIP codes: 80516.
Population
33,808
Land area
21.4sq mi
People per sq mi
1,582
ZIP codes
1
Erie and its ZIP codes
Erie at a glance
- Erie is about 28 times as dense as Colorado as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 28th among 472 cities and towns in Colorado.
- The median household income is $173,349, 82% above the Colorado median of $95,470.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $736,500 (37% above Colorado) and median rent is $2,805 a month.
Local data for Erie, CO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Erie, CO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$173,349
Poverty rate
2.3%
Median home value
$736,500
Median rent
$2,805/mo
Homeownership
87.6%
Bachelor's or higher
69.6%
Median age
37.6
Average commute
25.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (7,755), Irish Americans (4,769), Mexican Americans (1,998).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Weld County. PPP loans are for Erie.
Unemployment rate
4.7%
Sep 2026, +0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$69,551
123,486 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$63,672
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.6B
FY 2026, $4,958 per person
How people get to work
Erie, CO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone58.9%
- Carpooled4.7%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked0.7%
- Bicycle0.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home34.3%
Average one-way commute: 25.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Erie, CO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
1,986
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
325
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 14°F
15.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Erie, CO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
24.0%
U.S. 33.3% -9.3 pts
Diabetes
6.6%
U.S. 12.1% -5.5 pts
Smoking
8.4%
U.S. 12.8% -4.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.9%
U.S. 11.1% -5.2 pts
ZIP codes in Erie
1 in or overlapping Erie. Population shown
Cities near Erie
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LeynerCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 0.2 |
| DaconoCity | 4.7 mi | 9.3 |
| LafayetteCity | 5.5 mi | 9.3 |
| FrederickTown | 5.6 mi | 15.2 |
| BroomfieldCity | 5.8 mi | 33 |
| GunbarrelCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 6.2 |
| NiwotCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 4 |
| FirestoneTown | 8.3 mi | 13.9 |
| LouisvilleCity | 8.8 mi | 8 |
| LongmontCity | 9.3 mi | 29.3 |
| ValmontCensus-designated place | 9.7 mi | 0.3 |
| Paragon EstatesCensus-designated place | 9.9 mi | 1.7 |
| Todd CreekCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 9.9 |
| ThorntonCity | 10 mi | 36.5 |
| SuperiorTown | 10 mi | 3.9 |
| WestminsterCity | 11 mi | 31.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Erie, CO in?
- Erie is in Weld County, Colorado.
- What ZIP codes are in Erie, CO?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Erie include 80516.
- What is the population of Erie, CO?
- About 33,808 people live in Erie, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Erie?
- Nearby places include Leyner (4.3 mi), Dacono (4.7 mi), Lafayette (5.5 mi), Frederick (5.6 mi), Broomfield (5.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023