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Johnstown, CO
Town in Larimer County, Colorado. ZIP codes: 80534.
Population
18,883
Land area
15.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,212
ZIP codes
1
Johnstown and its ZIP codes
Johnstown at a glance
- Johnstown is about 21 times as dense as Colorado as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 43rd among 472 cities and towns in Colorado.
- The median household income is $128,995, 35% above the Colorado median of $95,470.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $540,300 and median rent is $1,835 a month.
Local data for Johnstown, CO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Johnstown, CO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$128,995
Poverty rate
3.7%
Median home value
$540,300
Median rent
$1,835/mo
Homeownership
77.9%
Bachelor's or higher
38.5%
Median age
34.9
Average commute
30.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (4,404), Irish Americans (2,325), Mexican Americans (2,305).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Larimer County. PPP loans are for Johnstown.
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Aug 2026, +0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$75,913
171,281 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$73,894
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.5B
FY 2026, $6,977 per person
How people get to work
Johnstown, CO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone73.2%
- Carpooled5.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.3%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.2%
- Worked from home17.4%
Average one-way commute: 30.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Johnstown, CO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
1,737
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
794
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 13°F
15.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Johnstown, CO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
29.4%
U.S. 33.3% -3.9 pts
Diabetes
7.4%
U.S. 12.1% -4.7 pts
Smoking
10.8%
U.S. 12.8% -2.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.0%
U.S. 11.1% -2.1 pts
ZIP codes in Johnstown
1 in or overlapping Johnstown. Population shown
Cities near Johnstown
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BerthoudTown | 2.5 mi | 13 |
| LovelandCity | 5.4 mi | 35.8 |
| MillikenTown | 6.4 mi | 13 |
| MeadTown | 8.3 mi | 15.5 |
| WindsorTown | 9.5 mi | 26.3 |
| GilcrestTown | 11 mi | 0.8 |
| PlattevilleTown | 12 mi | 3.4 |
| EvansCity | 12 mi | 10.6 |
| TimnathTown | 13 mi | 7.3 |
| GreeleyCity | 13 mi | 50.1 |
| FirestoneTown | 13 mi | 13.9 |
| La SalleTown | 14 mi | 1 |
| LongmontCity | 15 mi | 29.3 |
| Garden CityTown | 15 mi | 0.1 |
| Fort CollinsCity | 15 mi | 57.2 |
| FrederickTown | 16 mi | 15.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Johnstown, CO in?
- Johnstown is in Larimer County, Colorado.
- What ZIP codes are in Johnstown, CO?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Johnstown include 80534.
- What is the population of Johnstown, CO?
- About 18,883 people live in Johnstown, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Johnstown?
- Nearby places include Berthoud (2.5 mi), Loveland (5.4 mi), Milliken (6.4 mi), Mead (8.3 mi), Windsor (9.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023