Checked
Frederick, CO
Town in Weld County, Colorado. ZIP codes: 80514, 80516, 80530.
Population
16,651
Land area
15.2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,095
ZIP codes
3
Frederick and its ZIP codes
Frederick at a glance
- Frederick is about 19 times as dense as Colorado as a whole.
- It is the 48th most populous of 472 cities and towns in Colorado.
- Households here earn a median of $129,460 a year, 36% more than the Colorado figure of $95,470.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $568,300 (5% above Colorado) and median rent is $2,381 a month.
Local data for Frederick, CO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Frederick, CO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$129,460
Poverty rate
3.3%
Median home value
$568,300
Median rent
$2,381/mo
Homeownership
95.0%
Bachelor's or higher
38.5%
Median age
36.4
Average commute
32.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (3,889), Mexican Americans (2,429), Irish Americans (1,617).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Weld County. PPP loans are for Frederick.
Unemployment rate
5.0%
Aug 2026, +0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$69,551
123,486 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$63,672
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.63B
FY 2026, $4,958 per person
PPP loans
$5.38M
116 loans, 599 jobs reported
How people get to work
Frederick, CO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone71.0%
- Carpooled7.0%
- Public transit0.3%
- Walked0.8%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
- Worked from home20.0%
Average one-way commute: 32.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Frederick, 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
Health statistics
Share of adults in Frederick, CO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
31.8%
U.S. 33.3% -1.5 pts
Diabetes
7.8%
U.S. 12.1% -4.3 pts
Smoking
11.4%
U.S. 12.8% -1.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.0%
U.S. 11.1% -2.1 pts
ZIP codes in Frederick
3 in or overlapping Frederick. Population shown
Cities near Frederick
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| FirestoneTown | 2.8 mi | 13.9 |
| DaconoCity | 4.5 mi | 9.3 |
| ErieTown | 5.6 mi | 21.4 |
| MeadTown | 7.7 mi | 15.5 |
| LongmontCity | 8.2 mi | 29.3 |
| LeynerCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 0.2 |
| NiwotCensus-designated place | 9.9 mi | 4 |
| PlattevilleTown | 9.9 mi | 3.4 |
| GunbarrelCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 6.2 |
| Fort LuptonCity | 11 mi | 13.2 |
| Aristocrat RanchettesCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.2 |
| LafayetteCity | 11 mi | 9.3 |
| BroomfieldCity | 11 mi | 33 |
| Todd CreekCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 9.9 |
| BrightonCity | 13 mi | 21.7 |
| BerthoudTown | 13 mi | 13 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Frederick, CO in?
- Frederick is in Weld County, Colorado.
- What ZIP codes are in Frederick, CO?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Frederick include 80514, 80516, 80530.
- What is the population of Frederick, CO?
- About 16,651 people live in Frederick, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Frederick?
- Nearby places include Firestone (2.8 mi), Dacono (4.5 mi), Erie (5.6 mi), Mead (7.7 mi), Longmont (8.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023