ZIP Code 80241
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Thornton · Adams County · Colorado
- Population
- 31,746
- Median income
- $110,218
- Median home value
- $542,100
- Bachelor's or higher
- 40.5%
- Land area
- 17.1 sq mi
1,856/sq mi
▲ 44% vs US
higher than 87% of US ZIPs
▲ 95% vs US
higher than 89% of US ZIPs
Median age 35.9
Denver
ZIP code 80241 in Thornton, Colorado has a population of 31,746. The median household income is $110,218, which is 44% above the national average. Median home value is $542,100, 95% above the US average. 40.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 80241 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 17.1 square miles in Thornton, Adams County, Colorado. The area is home to 31,746 residents, producing a population density of 1,856 people per square mile, and falls within the Denver time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 80241 against Colorado and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 80241 sits at $110,218 (24% above the Colorado average), while per-capita income is $49,333. The poverty rate stands at 4.0% and the unemployment rate at 3.9%. 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 direct signal of whether 80241 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 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 is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 80241
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$49,333
Per Capita Income
4.0%
Poverty Rate
3.9%
Unemployment Rate
30.9 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
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
$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 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 |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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