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 High-density area
- $151,737
- Median income Above-median income area
- $667,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 43.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 80602 (Brighton, CO) rose +1.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 246.7 in 2023 to 250.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Colorado ZIP), while per-capita income is $57,195. The poverty rate is 3.6%, with unemployment at 4.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $667,000 (38% above the average Colorado ZIP), while 92.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $2,467.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Adams County, so 80602 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 80602
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Brighton, CO
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 80602.
- Construction
Construction
133 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
93 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
65 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
54 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 43
Health care and social assistance
43 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 80602?
38.8
Median Age
49.9%
Male
50.1%
Female
9.0%
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?
$151,737
Median Household Income
+71% vs state ZIP avg
$57,195
Per Capita Income
3.6%
Poverty Rate
4.5%
Unemployment Rate
30.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 80602 ranks among Colorado ZIPs
Brighton, CO household income vs. every Colorado ZIP code
Median household income among 469 reporting Colorado ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$151,737 Top 5% higher than 95% of 469 Colorado ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
14,458housing units
14,458
Total Housing Units
14,310
Occupied Units
148
Vacant Units
3.13
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$667,000
Median Home Value
+38% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 80602 vs 80241 →
ZIP 80602 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
- 80233
Denver (80233)
45,386 residents
- 80601
Brighton (80601)
33,833 residents
- 80241
Thornton (80241)
31,746 residents
- 80602
Brighton (80602)
27,665 residents
- 80234
Denver (80234)
25,937 residents
- 80023 15,415
Broomfield (80023)
15,415 residents
- 80640 11,054
Henderson (80640)
11,054 residents
- 80514 4,106
Dacono (80514)
4,106 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 80602 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 80602 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
- 80530
Frederick (80530)
$124,000 median income
- 80640
Henderson (80640)
$117,373 median income
- 80241
Thornton (80241)
$110,218 median income
- 80601
Brighton (80601)
$105,417 median income
- 80514
Dacono (80514)
$104,494 median income
- 80234
Denver (80234)
$92,563 median income
- 80233
Denver (80233)
$88,880 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 80602, 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 (27,665 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 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.
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