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Niwot, CO

Census-designated place in Boulder County, Colorado. ZIP codes: 80544.

Population

3,447

Land area

4sq mi

People per sq mi

863

ZIP codes

1

Niwot and its ZIP codes

Full map

Niwot at a glance

  • Niwot is about 15 times as dense as Colorado as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $146,492 a year, 53% more than the Colorado figure of $95,470.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $995,700 (85% above Colorado) and median rent is $1,414 a month.

Local data for Niwot, CO

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Niwot, CO, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$146,492

Poverty rate

2.2%

Median home value

$995,700

Median rent

$1,414/mo

Homeownership

77.3%

Bachelor's or higher

67.4%

Median age

54.6

Average commute

18.4 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (729), Swedish Americans (325), Irish Americans (260).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Boulder County. PPP loans are for Niwot.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.4%

Sep 2026, +0.5 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$101,259

191,487 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$104,808

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$3.2B

FY 2026, $9,642 per person

PPP loans

$4.5M

47 loans, 416 jobs reported

Boulder County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

Niwot, CO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone58.6%
  • Carpooled4.9%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.4%
  • Worked from home35.1%

Average one-way commute: 18.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Niwot, CO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: lightning

Storm events since 1996

1,987

Countywide, mostly winter storm

Flood insurance policies

2,543

2.3% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

91° / 14°F

15.2 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Niwot, CO, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

16.6%

U.S. 33.3% -16.7 pts

Diabetes

7.6%

U.S. 12.1% -4.5 pts

Smoking

8.1%

U.S. 12.8% -4.7 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

5.2%

U.S. 11.1% -5.9 pts

ZIP codes in Niwot

1 in or overlapping Niwot. Population shown

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Cities near Niwot

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
GunbarrelCensus-designated place2 mi6.2
LeynerCensus-designated place4.1 mi0.2
ValmontCensus-designated place5.2 mi0.3
LongmontCity5.4 mi29.3
BoulderCity7.2 mi26.9
AltonaCensus-designated place7.6 mi1.7
ErieTown7.6 mi21.4
LafayetteCity8.2 mi9.3
Paragon EstatesCensus-designated place8.6 mi1.7
LouisvilleCity8.8 mi8
Pine Brook HillCensus-designated place9 mi3
Lazy AcresCensus-designated place9.6 mi5.3
FrederickTown9.9 mi15.2
Seven HillsCensus-designated place10 mi0.5
LyonsTown11 mi1.4
BroomfieldCity11 mi33

Frequently asked questions

What county is Niwot, CO in?
Niwot is in Boulder County, Colorado.
What ZIP codes are in Niwot, CO?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Niwot include 80544.
What is the population of Niwot, CO?
About 3,447 people live in Niwot, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Niwot?
Nearby places include Gunbarrel (2 mi), Leyner (4.1 mi), Valmont (5.2 mi), Longmont (5.4 mi), Boulder (7.2 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023

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