PlainZIP

Brighton, CO · standard

ZIP Code 80603

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

11,973
58/sq mi
$118,297
Median income
$492,000
Median home value
23.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Brighton pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 10%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 13%
home value, US ZIPs
58
people per sq mi
91%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 80603 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 80603 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Brighton, Weld County, Colorado, home to 11,973 residents across 208.2 square miles, a density of 58 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.

ZIP 80603 skews affluent, with a median household income of $118,297 (33% above the Colorado average), while per-capita income is $44,860. The poverty rate stands at 7.5% and the unemployment rate at 2.2%. Median home value sits at $492,000 (2% above the state average), median rent at $2,578 a month, and owner-occupancy at 91.1%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.6, and the average commute is 34 minutes. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Weld County, so you can benchmark 80603 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 80603

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Brighton, CO

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 80603.

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 80603, 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

11,973

Population

208.2

Area (sq mi)

58

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 80603?

36.6

Median Age

50.5%

Male

49.5%

Female

8.6%

Foreign-Born

White 68.0%
African American 2.9%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 17.8%
Hispanic or Latino 34.8%

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?

$118,297

Median Household Income

+33% vs state

$44,860

Per Capita Income

7.5%

Poverty Rate

2.2%

Unemployment Rate

34.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 80603 ranks nationally

Brighton, CO household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$118,297 Top 10% higher than 90% 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 52.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.5%

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

What does housing look like?

5,771

Total Housing Units

5,622

Occupied Units

149

Vacant Units

2.99

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 91.1%
Renter 8.9%

$492,000

Median Home Value

+2% vs state

$2,578

Median Rent

2004

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

+4.9%

YoY Change (2024)

257

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+157%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 80603 have increased 4.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +157% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.6% 187
2021 +9.1% 204
2022 +20.8% 246
2023 -0.5% 245
2024 +4.9% 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 279 business establishments in ZIP 80603, employing approximately 3,536 people with a combined annual payroll of $273,264,000.

279

Businesses

3,536

Employees

$273.3M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 79 28.3%
Transportation and warehousing 28 10.0%
Other services (except public administration) 26 9.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 24 8.6%
Wholesale trade 22 7.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 21 7.5%
Manufacturing 16 5.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 16 5.7%
Retail trade 14 5.0%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 10 3.6%
Accommodation and food services 6 2.1%
Finance and insurance 4 1.4%
Health care and social assistance 4 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 1.4%

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 80603 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 80603 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 80603 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 80603 ranks the highest of 7 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
80601 Brighton, CO 33,833 4.0 mi
80022 Commerce City, CO 42,699 7.8 mi
80249 Denver, CO 23,404 9.4 mi
80642 Hudson, CO 4,309 7.8 mi
80621 Fort Lupton, CO 12,079 9.3 mi
80640 Henderson, CO 11,054 10.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Weld County

80634 standard
Greeley, CO
Pop: 52,861
80631 standard
Greeley, CO
Pop: 48,603
80550 standard
Windsor, CO
Pop: 20,675
80516 standard
Erie, CO
Pop: 20,254
80620 standard
Evans, CO
Pop: 17,775
80621 standard
Fort Lupton, CO
Pop: 12,079

Related Areas

Weld County Brighton, CO Colorado

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 80603 in? ▼
ZIP code 80603 (Brighton) is located in Weld County, Colorado. Weld County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/weld-co.
What is the population of ZIP code 80603? ▼
ZIP code 80603 in Brighton, CO has a population of 11,973 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 80603? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 80603 is $118,297, which is 55% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 80603? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 80603 is $492,000, which is 77% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 80603? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 80603 is White at 68.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 34.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 80603? ▼
ZIP code 80603 has 279 business establishments employing approximately 3,536 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 80603? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 80603 are: Construction (79), Transportation and warehousing (28), Other services (except public administration) (26). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 80603? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 80603 increased by 4.9% 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 80603? ▼
In ZIP code 80603, 52.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.5% 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 80603? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 80603 is 34.4 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 80603? ▼
In ZIP code 80603, approximately 91.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 8.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 80603? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 80603 is 7.5% 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.