PlainZIP

Brighton, CO · standard

ZIP Code 80602

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

27,665
355/sq mi
$151,737
Median income
$667,000
Median home value
43.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Brighton pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 4%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 7%
home value, US ZIPs
355
people per sq mi
92%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 80602 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 80602 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Brighton, Adams County, Colorado, with 27,665 residents across 77.9 square miles, a density of 355 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.

ZIP 80602 skews affluent, with a median household income of $151,737 (71% above the Colorado average), while per-capita income is $57,195. 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 4.5%. On housing, the median home value is $667,000 (38% above the state average) with median rent at $2,467 per month, and 92.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 43.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.8, 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 80602 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 80602

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Brighton, CO

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 80602.

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 80602, 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

27,665

Population

77.9

Area (sq mi)

355

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 80602?

38.8

Median Age

49.9%

Male

50.1%

Female

9.0%

Foreign-Born

White 66.7%
African American 2.6%
Asian 8.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 16.1%
Hispanic or Latino 25.2%

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?

$151,737

Median Household Income

+71% vs state

$57,195

Per Capita Income

3.6%

Poverty Rate

4.5%

Unemployment Rate

30.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 80602 ranks nationally

Brighton, CO household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$151,737 Top 4% higher than 96% 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%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Below this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). This entry sits in this band. $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 43.2%

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

What does housing look like?

14,458

Total Housing Units

14,310

Occupied Units

148

Vacant Units

3.13

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 92.2%
Renter 7.8%

$667,000

Median Home Value

+38% vs state

$2,467

Median Rent

2008

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

+1.5%

YoY Change (2024)

250

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+150%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 80602 have increased 1.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +150% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.6% 187
2021 +11.7% 209
2022 +17.1% 245
2023 +0.7% 247
2024 +1.5% 250

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 616 business establishments in ZIP 80602, employing approximately 3,698 people with a combined annual payroll of $156,518,000.

616

Businesses

3,698

Employees

$156.5M

Annual Payroll

18

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 133 21.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 93 15.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 65 10.6%
Other services (except public administration) 54 8.8%
Health care and social assistance 43 7.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 40 6.5%
Retail trade 33 5.4%
Transportation and warehousing 30 4.9%
Accommodation and food services 30 4.9%
Finance and insurance 24 3.9%
Wholesale trade 22 3.6%
Information 11 1.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 10 1.6%
Educational services 8 1.3%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 7 1.1%
Manufacturing 7 1.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 3 0.5%
Management of companies and enterprises 3 0.5%

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 80602 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 80602 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 80602 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 80602 ranks #2 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
80241 Thornton, CO 31,746 3.5 mi
80601 Brighton, CO 33,833 5.2 mi
80640 Henderson, CO 11,054 5.6 mi
80233 Denver, CO 45,386 4.9 mi
80023 Broomfield, CO 15,415 5.5 mi
80024 Dupont, CO 228 8.3 mi
80234 Denver, CO 25,937 6.3 mi
80514 Dacono, CO 4,106 7.6 mi
80530 Frederick, CO 3,790 9.3 mi
80229 Denver, CO 49,598 7.9 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 Brighton, CO Colorado

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 80602 in? ▼
ZIP code 80602 (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 80602? ▼
ZIP code 80602 in Brighton, CO has a population of 27,665 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 80602? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 80602 is $151,737, which is 99% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 80602? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 80602 is $667,000, which is 140% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 80602? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 80602 is White at 66.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 25.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 80602? ▼
ZIP code 80602 has 616 business establishments employing approximately 3,698 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 80602? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 80602 are: Construction (133), Professional, scientific, and technical services (93), Real estate and rental and leasing (65). There are 18 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 80602? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 80602 increased by 1.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 150%. 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 80602? ▼
In ZIP code 80602, 63.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 43.2% 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 80602? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 80602 is 30.6 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 80602? ▼
In ZIP code 80602, approximately 92.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 7.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 80602? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 80602 is 3.6% 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.