The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 80621 sells for about $425,900, or $210 per square foot.
Prices are down 2.3% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 65 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,850 a month.
ZIP 80621 — Fort Lupton
The housing market in ZIP 80621 is currently balanced, reflecting broader trends in the Greeley metro area where price growth has softened. While inventory remains steady, the market is seeing a slight year-over-year decline in median prices, indicating a shift toward more sustainable valuation levels for buyers. Sellers continue to see activity, though the pace of sales has moderated compared to previous peak periods.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and commuters seeking a balance between small-town living and access to the larger Northern Colorado employment hubs.
Median prices moved down 2.3% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 65 days on market with 3.4 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 100% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.8% · poverty 7.5% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 5.4%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 5.8%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 80621, Weld County CO
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Schools in the area are primarily served by the Fort Lupton RE-8 School District, which provides standard public education services for the local community.
The region faces standard Colorado climate risks, including potential for high winds and localized wildfire risk, with insurance premiums reflecting regional hazard exposure.
The area benefits from proximity to the broader Greeley and Northern Colorado economic corridor, with ongoing development in residential and light industrial sectors.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Colorado) — Statutory Agricultural Land Reclassification and Improvement Valuation: Under C.R.S. § 39-1-102(1.6)(a)(I), up to two acres of land directly underlying a residential improvement on agricultural parcels are segregated and assessed at residential rates (6.80% / 7. State (Colorado) — Senior and Disabled Veteran Property Tax Homestead Exemption: Exempts 50% of the first $200,000 of actual market value of the qualifying primary residential parcel from property taxation (a maximum actual value deduction of $100,000). State (Colorado) — Colorado Split Residential Property Tax Assessment Rate Structure: Imposes annual ad valorem property taxes determined using a bifurcated assessment rate system. Assessed Value = Actual (Market) Value × Assessment Rate. Beginning for tax years 2025/2026, residential property is assessed at 6.
Residents typically rely on personal vehicles for commuting, with access to major regional corridors like US-85 providing connections to Greeley and the Denver metro area.
The area features local parks and open spaces typical of the high plains, with access to regional trails and community-focused recreational facilities.
The rental market is characterized by steady demand from local workers, with moderate vacancy pressure and a mix of single-family and multi-family offerings.
The local economy is anchored by agriculture, energy, and manufacturing sectors, with significant employment ties to the broader Greeley and Weld County industrial base.
Transportation is primarily highway-dependent, with US-85 serving as the primary artery for regional transit and freight movement.
Development is focused on residential expansion and infrastructure improvements to support regional population growth.
The Weld County Assessor manages property valuations, utilizing a biennial assessment cycle to determine taxable values.
Parcels are subject to various special districts, including school districts, fire protection districts, and potential water/sanitation districts.
Property insurance markets in the region are influenced by regional wildfire and wind hazard profiles, with premiums remaining sensitive to climate-related risk assessments.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA-level tables.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
Central community park offering green space and recreational facilities.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.