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 High-density area
- $110,218
- Median income Above-median income area
- $542,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 40.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average Colorado ZIP), while per-capita income is $49,333. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 4.0% and unemployment is 3.9%. Median home value is $542,100 (12% above the average Colorado ZIP) and median rent is $2,202; 74.6% of occupied homes 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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Adams County, so 80241 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 80241
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Thornton, CO
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 80241.
- Construction
Construction
84 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
76 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
47 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
46 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
42 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 80241?
35.9
Median Age
50.7%
Male
49.3%
Female
7.8%
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?
$110,218
Median Household Income
+24% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
13,194housing units
13,194
Total Housing Units
12,679
Occupied Units
515
Vacant Units
2.66
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$542,100
Median Home Value
+12% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 80229
Denver (80229)
49,598 residents
- 80020
Broomfield (80020)
46,871 residents
- 80233
Denver (80233)
45,386 residents
- 80031
Westminster (80031)
33,932 residents
- 80241
Thornton (80241)
31,746 residents
- 80260
Denver (80260)
31,412 residents
- 80602
Brighton (80602)
27,665 residents
- 80234
Denver (80234)
25,937 residents
- 80023 15,415
Broomfield (80023)
15,415 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 80241 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 80241 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 80023
Broomfield (80023)
$158,180 median income
- 80602
Brighton (80602)
$151,737 median income
- 80640
Henderson (80640)
$117,373 median income
- 80020
Broomfield (80020)
$117,243 median income
- 80241
Thornton (80241)
$110,218 median income
- 80031
Westminster (80031)
$107,422 median income
- 80234
Denver (80234)
$92,563 median income
- 80233
Denver (80233)
$88,880 median income
- 80229
Denver (80229)
$84,203 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 80241, 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 (31,746 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 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.
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