Watkins, CO · standard
ZIP Code 80137
Arapahoe County, Colorado - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,323
- 5/sq mi Low-density area
- $134,890
- Median income Above-median income area
- $669,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 26.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Watkins pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 6%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 7%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 5
- people per sq mi
- 98%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 80137 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 80137 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Watkins, Arapahoe County, Colorado, home to just 1,323 residents across 270.0 square miles, a density of 5 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
ZIP 80137 skews affluent, with a median household income of $134,890 (52% above the average Colorado ZIP), while per-capita income is $44,034. The poverty rate is 9.5%, with unemployment at 7.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $669,000 (38% above the average Colorado ZIP), while 98.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.7, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Arapahoe County, so 80137 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 80137
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Watkins, CO
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 80137.
- Construction
Construction
21 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 7
Professional, scientific, and technical services
7 establishments
- Manufacturing 5
Manufacturing
5 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 5
Other services (except public administration)
5 establishments
- Retail trade 4
Retail trade
4 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 80137, Watkins, CO · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
1,323
Population
270.0
Area (sq mi)
5
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 80137?
36.7
Median Age
52.5%
Male
47.5%
Female
10.8%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$134,890
Median Household Income
+52% vs state ZIP avg
$44,034
Per Capita Income
9.5%
Poverty Rate
7.7%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 80137 ranks among Colorado ZIPs
Watkins, CO household income vs. every Colorado ZIP code
Median household income among 469 reporting Colorado ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$134,890 Top 10% higher than 90% of 469 Colorado ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
594housing units
594
Total Housing Units
561
Occupied Units
33
Vacant Units
2.65
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$669,000
Median Home Value
+38% vs state ZIP avg
2004
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+14.5%
YoY Change (2021)
214
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+114%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 80137 have increased 14.5% over the past year (2021). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +114% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | +14.6% | 162 |
| 2018 | +8.8% | 176 |
| 2019 | +10.7% | 195 |
| 2020 | -4.2% | 187 |
| 2021 | +14.5% | 214 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2021. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 62 business establishments in ZIP 80137, employing approximately 721 people with a combined annual payroll of $59,185,000.
62
Businesses
721
Employees
$59.2M
Annual Payroll
7
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 21 | 33.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 7 | 11.3% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 8.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 8.1% |
| Retail trade | 4 | 6.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 4.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 4.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 80137 vs 80019 →
ZIP 80137 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 80249
Denver (80249)
23,404 residents
- 80018 9,206
Aurora (80018)
9,206 residents
- 80102 5,514
Bennett (80102)
5,514 residents
- 80019 1,690
Aurora (80019)
1,690 residents
- 80137 1,323
Watkins (80137)
1,323 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 80137 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 80137 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 80018
Aurora (80018)
$136,895 median income
- 80137
Watkins (80137)
$134,890 median income
- 80019
Aurora (80019)
$129,154 median income
- 80102
Bennett (80102)
$113,125 median income
- 80249
Denver (80249)
$100,324 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 80137 ranks #2 of 5 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 80137, both outside CO so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (1,323 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 80137 in?
ZIP code 80137 (Watkins) is located in Arapahoe County, Colorado. Arapahoe County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/arapahoe-co.
What is the population of ZIP code 80137?
ZIP code 80137 in Watkins, CO has a population of 1,323 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 80137?
The median household income in ZIP 80137 is $134,890, which is 77% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 80137?
The median home value in ZIP 80137 is $669,000, which is 141% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 80137?
The largest racial group in ZIP 80137 is White at 67.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 23.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 80137?
ZIP code 80137 has 62 business establishments employing approximately 721 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 80137?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 80137 are: Construction (21), Professional, scientific, and technical services (7), Manufacturing (5). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 80137?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 80137 increased by 14.5% in 2021. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 114%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 80137?
In ZIP code 80137, 51.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 80137?
In ZIP code 80137, approximately 98.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 2.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 80137?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 80137 is 9.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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