PlainZIP

Thornton, CO · standard

ZIP Code 80241

Adams County, Colorado - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

31,746
1,856/sq mi
$110,218
Median income
$542,100
Median home value
40.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Thornton pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 13%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 11%
home value, US ZIPs
1,856
people per sq mi
75%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 80241 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 80241 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Thornton, Adams County, Colorado, with 31,746 residents across 17.1 square miles, a density of 1,856 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.

ZIP 80241 skews affluent, with a median household income of $110,218 (24% above the Colorado average), while per-capita income is $49,333. Local economic indicators show a 4.0% poverty rate alongside 3.9% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $542,100 (12% above the state average) with median rent at $2,202 per month, and 74.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 40.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.9, and the average commute is 31 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Adams County, so you can benchmark 80241 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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 80241

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Thornton, CO

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 80241.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 80241, Thornton, 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

31,746

Population

17.1

Area (sq mi)

1,856

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 80241?

35.9

Median Age

50.7%

Male

49.3%

Female

7.8%

Foreign-Born

White 69.4%
African American 2.7%
Asian 4.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 14.9%
Hispanic or Latino 23.6%

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?

$110,218

Median Household Income

+24% vs state

$49,333

Per Capita Income

4.0%

Poverty Rate

3.9%

Unemployment Rate

30.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 80241 ranks nationally

Thornton, CO household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$110,218 Top 13% higher than 87% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 63.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 40.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

13,194

Total Housing Units

12,679

Occupied Units

515

Vacant Units

2.66

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 74.6%
Renter 25.4%

$542,100

Median Home Value

+12% vs state

$2,202

Median Rent

1995

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

+0.1%

YoY Change (2024)

257

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+157%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 80241 have increased 0.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +157% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.4% 191
2021 +14.9% 220
2022 +16.2% 256
2023 +0.5% 257
2024 +0.1% 257

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 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 462 business establishments in ZIP 80241, employing approximately 4,946 people with a combined annual payroll of $337,244,000.

462

Businesses

4,946

Employees

$337.2M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 84 18.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 76 16.4%
Health care and social assistance 47 10.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 46 10.0%
Other services (except public administration) 42 9.1%
Finance and insurance 26 5.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 26 5.6%
Accommodation and food services 22 4.8%
Retail trade 20 4.3%
Information 16 3.5%
Manufacturing 14 3.0%
Transportation and warehousing 12 2.6%
Wholesale trade 10 2.2%
Educational services 10 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 8 1.7%

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 80241 vs 80233 →

ZIP 80241 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 80241 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 80241 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 80241 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
80233 Denver, CO 45,386 2.1 mi
80234 Denver, CO 25,937 2.9 mi
80229 Denver, CO 49,598 5.1 mi
80602 Brighton, CO 27,665 3.5 mi
80023 Broomfield, CO 15,415 4.2 mi
80260 Denver, CO 31,412 5.1 mi
80640 Henderson, CO 11,054 4.9 mi
80024 Dupont, CO 228 6.2 mi
80020 Broomfield, CO 46,871 6.3 mi
80031 Westminster, CO 33,932 5.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Adams County

80229 standard
Denver, CO
Pop: 49,598
80233 standard
Denver, CO
Pop: 45,386
80022 standard
Commerce City, CO
Pop: 42,699
80221 standard
Denver, CO
Pop: 37,779
80031 standard
Westminster, CO
Pop: 33,932
80601 standard
Brighton, CO
Pop: 33,833

Related Areas

Adams County Thornton, CO Colorado

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 80241 in? ▼
ZIP code 80241 (Thornton) is located in Adams County, Colorado. Adams County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/adams-co.
What is the population of ZIP code 80241? ▼
ZIP code 80241 in Thornton, CO has a population of 31,746 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 80241? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 80241 is $110,218, which is 44% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 80241? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 80241 is $542,100, which is 95% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 80241? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 80241 is White at 69.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 23.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 80241? ▼
ZIP code 80241 has 462 business establishments employing approximately 4,946 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 80241? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 80241 are: Construction (84), Professional, scientific, and technical services (76), Health care and social assistance (47). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 80241? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 80241 increased by 0.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 157%. 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 80241? ▼
In ZIP code 80241, 63.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 40.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 80241? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 80241 is 30.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 80241? ▼
In ZIP code 80241, approximately 74.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 80241? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 80241 is 4.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.