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Brighton, CO · standard

ZIP Code 80601

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

33,833
488/sq mi
$105,417
Median income
$497,700
Median home value
23.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 16%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 13%
home value, US ZIPs
488
people per sq mi
72%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 80601 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 80601 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Brighton, Adams County, Colorado, with 33,833 residents across 69.3 square miles, a density of 488 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.

ZIP 80601 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $105,417 (19% above the Colorado average), while per-capita income is $41,269. Local economic indicators show a 9.1% poverty rate alongside 4.9% unemployment. Median home value sits at $497,700 (3% above the state average), median rent at $1,774 a month, and owner-occupancy at 71.6%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34, and the average commute is 31 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 80601, plus 6 more within Adams County, give a clearer read than the 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 80601

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Brighton, CO

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 80601.

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 80601, Brighton, 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

33,833

Population

69.3

Area (sq mi)

488

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 80601?

34.0

Median Age

50.4%

Male

49.6%

Female

9.6%

Foreign-Born

White 59.6%
African American 2.8%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 21.6%
Hispanic or Latino 38.5%

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?

$105,417

Median Household Income

+19% vs state

$41,269

Per Capita Income

9.1%

Poverty Rate

4.9%

Unemployment Rate

31.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 80601 ranks nationally

Brighton, CO household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$105,417 Top 16% higher than 84% 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 55.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.6%

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

What does housing look like?

14,245

Total Housing Units

13,686

Occupied Units

559

Vacant Units

3.01

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 71.6%
Renter 28.4%

$497,700

Median Home Value

+3% vs state

$1,774

Median Rent

1998

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

+1.1%

YoY Change (2024)

264

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+164%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 80601 have increased 1.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +164% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.7% 197
2021 +15.0% 227
2022 +14.0% 258
2023 +1.3% 262
2024 +1.1% 264

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 854 business establishments in ZIP 80601, employing approximately 11,363 people with a combined annual payroll of $591,930,000.

854

Businesses

11,363

Employees

$591.9M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 122 14.3%
Health care and social assistance 107 12.5%
Retail trade 106 12.4%
Accommodation and food services 95 11.1%
Other services (except public administration) 77 9.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 67 7.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 49 5.7%
Finance and insurance 47 5.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 43 5.0%
Transportation and warehousing 36 4.2%
Manufacturing 31 3.6%
Wholesale trade 20 2.3%
Information 18 2.1%
Educational services 12 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 11 1.3%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 8 0.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 80601 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 80601 ranks #3 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 80601 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 80601 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
80603 Brighton, CO 11,973 4.0 mi
80022 Commerce City, CO 42,699 5.8 mi
80602 Brighton, CO 27,665 5.2 mi
80640 Henderson, CO 11,054 6.6 mi
80621 Fort Lupton, CO 12,079 10.1 mi
80241 Thornton, CO 31,746 8.1 mi
80233 Denver, CO 45,386 8.5 mi
80249 Denver, CO 23,404 9.8 mi
80024 Dupont, CO 228 10.0 mi
80514 Dacono, CO 4,106 10.7 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
80241 standard
Thornton, CO
Pop: 31,746

Related Areas

Adams County Brighton, CO Colorado

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 80601 in? ▼
ZIP code 80601 (Brighton) 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 80601? ▼
ZIP code 80601 in Brighton, CO has a population of 33,833 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 80601? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 80601 is $105,417, which is 38% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 80601? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 80601 is $497,700, which is 79% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 80601? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 80601 is White at 59.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 38.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 80601? ▼
ZIP code 80601 has 854 business establishments employing approximately 11,363 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 80601? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 80601 are: Construction (122), Health care and social assistance (107), Retail trade (106). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 80601? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 80601 increased by 1.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 164%. 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 80601? ▼
In ZIP code 80601, 55.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.6% 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 80601? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 80601 is 31.2 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 80601? ▼
In ZIP code 80601, approximately 71.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 80601? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 80601 is 9.1% 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.