ZIP 80516 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

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Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Erie town, CO (80516)

Median Income

$160,590

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+1,696

Wealth inflow

Population

37,107

Unemployment

3.7%

0.0pp below US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 1,696 for ZIP 80516 (Erie town, CO) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

3.7%-1% vs US avg

Self-Employed

3.2%-48% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

1.5%-88% vs US avg

839

Establishments

6,224

Employees

~7 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Professional services

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining1.2%
Construction7.1%
Manufacturing12.3%
Wholesale trade1.8%
Retail trade8.1%
Transportation, utilities4.7%
Information3.4%
Finance, insurance, real estate5.5%
Professional, scientific, management19.0%
Education, health care, social24.6%
Arts, entertainment, food services7.6%
Other services2.5%
Public administration2.3%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 80516 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population grew 19.5%, median income rose 12.3% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 13.6%.

Median Income

$160,590

+114% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate