State ranking · Q2 2026
Fastest-appreciating ZIP codes in Colorado
Over the year to Q2 2026, the fastest-appreciating of Colorado's 17 3-digit ZIP regions was ZIP3 815 (Grand Junction, CO area) at +8.3%, based on FHFA HPI® data. 7 of 17 regions outpaced the statewide change of +0.2%; the U.S. changed +3.0%.
2 of 17 regions in Coloradouse a FHFA "Balance of State" or metro index instead of a separately estimated 3-digit ZIP index, so some regions share identical values and rankings can tie.
Ranked by 1-year change
| # | 3-digit ZIP region | 1 year | 3 years | 5 years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 815 · Grand Junction, CO area | +8.3% | +15.5% | +45.0% |
| 2 | 813 · Durango, CO area | +6.7% | +12.6% | +53.2% |
| 3 | 808 · Fountain, CO area | +3.6% | +5.7% | +28.4% |
| 4 | 807 · Sterling, CO area | +2.8% | +13.1% | +46.4% |
| 5 | 811 · Alamosa, CO area | +2.8% | +13.1% | +46.4% |
| 6 | 816 · Glenwood Springs, CO area | +1.7% | +14.8% | +51.8% |
| 7 | 806 · Greeley, CO area | +0.3% | +4.1% | +25.0% |
| 8 | 802 · Denver, CO area | +0.1% | +1.3% | +19.6% |
| 9 | 810 · Pueblo, CO area | -0.2% | +4.4% | +25.3% |
| 10 | 809 · Colorado Springs, CO area | -0.2% | +2.3% | +21.7% |
| 11 | 805 · Fort Collins, CO area | -0.3% | +3.0% | +26.4% |
| 12 | 800 · Aurora, CO area | -0.4% | +1.8% | +22.4% |
| 13 | 812 · Cañon City, CO area | -0.5% | +13.3% | +40.8% |
| 14 | 814 · Montrose, CO area | -0.7% | +13.8% | +41.0% |
| 15 | 804 · Golden, CO area | -1.1% | +2.8% | +29.2% |
| 16 | 801 · Centennial, CO area | -1.1% | +2.6% | +23.6% |
| 17 | 803 · Boulder, CO area | -1.8% | +0.8% | +21.9% |
Top 10 by 5-year change
| # | 3-digit ZIP region | 5 years | 1 year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 813 · Durango, CO area | +53.2% | +6.7% |
| 2 | 816 · Glenwood Springs, CO area | +51.8% | +1.7% |
| 3 | 807 · Sterling, CO area | +46.4% | +2.8% |
| 4 | 811 · Alamosa, CO area | +46.4% | +2.8% |
| 5 | 815 · Grand Junction, CO area | +45.0% | +8.3% |
| 6 | 814 · Montrose, CO area | +41.0% | -0.7% |
| 7 | 812 · Cañon City, CO area | +40.8% | -0.5% |
| 8 | 804 · Golden, CO area | +29.2% | -1.1% |
| 9 | 808 · Fountain, CO area | +28.4% | +3.6% |
| 10 | 805 · Fort Collins, CO area | +26.4% | -0.3% |
Top 10 by 10-year change
| # | 3-digit ZIP region | 10 years | 1 year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 815 · Grand Junction, CO area | +121% | +8.3% |
| 2 | 812 · Cañon City, CO area | +121% | -0.5% |
| 3 | 814 · Montrose, CO area | +119% | -0.7% |
| 4 | 807 · Sterling, CO area | +114% | +2.8% |
| 5 | 811 · Alamosa, CO area | +114% | +2.8% |
| 6 | 810 · Pueblo, CO area | +107% | -0.2% |
| 7 | 816 · Glenwood Springs, CO area | +106% | +1.7% |
| 8 | 813 · Durango, CO area | +102% | +6.7% |
| 9 | 808 · Fountain, CO area | +98.4% | +3.6% |
| 10 | 809 · Colorado Springs, CO area | +98.0% | -0.2% |
Top 10 by change since Q1 1995
| # | 3-digit ZIP region | Since Q1 1995 | 1 year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 802 · Denver, CO area | +473% | +0.1% |
| 2 | 803 · Boulder, CO area | +400% | -1.8% |
| 3 | 804 · Golden, CO area | +394% | -1.1% |
| 4 | 812 · Cañon City, CO area | +386% | -0.5% |
| 5 | 815 · Grand Junction, CO area | +386% | +8.3% |
| 6 | 807 · Sterling, CO area | +380% | +2.8% |
| 7 | 811 · Alamosa, CO area | +380% | +2.8% |
| 8 | 816 · Glenwood Springs, CO area | +378% | +1.7% |
| 9 | 813 · Durango, CO area | +374% | +6.7% |
| 10 | 800 · Aurora, CO area | +370% | -0.4% |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the fastest-appreciating ZIP code area in Colorado?
- Over the past year, ZIP3 815 (Grand Junction, CO area) led Colorado at +8.3%. Over five years the leader was ZIP3 813 (Durango, CO area) at +53.2%, and since Q1 1995 it was ZIP3 802 (Denver, CO area) at +473%.
- Why are rankings by 3-digit ZIP and not 5-digit ZIP?
- FHFA publishes its quarterly ZIP-level index for 3-digit ZIP regions, which group all ZIP codes sharing the same first three digits. Each region covers many communities, so results describe broad regional trends rather than any one neighborhood or home.