80601 ZIP Code — Brighton, CO
Adams County, Colorado
ZIP code 80601 is located in Brighton, Colorado, within Adams County. It covers approximately 26.19 square miles and serves a population of 41,062 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 720/303.
About ZIP code 80601
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $430,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 69%.
Median household income is $86,320.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
41,062
population
26.19
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Mountain (MT)
timezone
80601 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 80601
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 80601. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Brighton | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
80603 Brighton (3 mi)
80603 Brighton (3 mi)
80022 Commerce City (4.6 mi)
80022 Commerce City (4.6 mi)
80602 Brighton (5.7 mi)
80640 Henderson (6.3 mi)
80640 Henderson (6.3 mi)
80640 Henderson (6.3 mi)
80241 Thornton (8.3 mi)
80241 Thornton (8.3 mi)
80233 Denver (8.4 mi)
80249 Denver (8.6 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 41,062 |
| Population density | 1,568 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 08 |
| County FIPS | 001 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 26.19 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.64 sq mi |
| Latitude | 39.9429 |
| Longitude | -104.7995 |
| Timezone | Mountain (MT) |
| Area code | 720/303 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 30.6% | 30.2% | 32.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.2% | 34.6% | 31.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 30.9% | 29.0% | 26.9% |
| Over $200k | 5.3% | 6.2% | 9.6% |
Demographics & statistics
41,062
Population
1,568
People per sq mi
34.6
Median age
$86,320
Median household income
$36,751
Per capita income
$430,700
Median home value
$1,627
Median monthly rent
69.2%
Home ownership
8.8%
Poverty rate
5.2%
Unemployment
9,659
Housing units
22.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,388
Under 5
1,308
1,531
5–9
1,443
1,917
10–14
1,806
1,434
15–19
1,352
1,039
20–24
980
3,361
25–34
3,168
3,026
35–44
2,852
2,755
45–54
2,596
1,334
55–59
1,258
1,146
60–64
1,080
1,277
65–74
1,204
795
75–84
750
135
85+
127
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 11,289 | 27.5% |
| 18 and over | 29,773 | 72.5% |
| 65 and over | 4,288 | 10.4% |
| Median age | 34.6 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
57%
Hispanic or Latino
17.1%
Two or more races
11.8%
Other race
8.3%
Black or African American
2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.5%
Asian
1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 28,259 | 57% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8,486 | 17.1% |
| Two or more races | 5,853 | 11.8% |
| Other race | 4,137 | 8.3% |
| Black or African American | 1,291 | 2.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 730 | 1.5% |
| Asian | 688 | 1.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 104 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 30.6% | 30.2% | 32.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.2% | 34.6% | 31.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 30.9% | 29.0% | 26.9% |
| Over $200k | 5.3% | 6.2% | 9.6% |
Under $10k
2.4%
$10k–$15k
2.7%
$15k–$25k
4.8%
$25k–$35k
5.0%
$35k–$50k
10.0%
$50k–$75k
18.5%
$75k–$100k
14.1%
$100k–$150k
20.7%
$150k–$200k
13.6%
$200k+
8.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.4% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.7% |
| $15k–$25k | 4.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.0% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.0% |
| $50k–$75k | 18.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.1% |
| $100k–$150k | 20.7% |
| $150k–$200k | 13.6% |
| $200k+ | 8.3% |
| Median income | $86,320 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
5.3%
$50k–$100k
0.9%
$100k–$150k
0.6%
$150k–$200k
0.6%
$200k–$300k
11.2%
$300k–$500k
52.3%
$500k–$1M
27.4%
$1M+
1.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $430,700 |
| Median rent / month | $1,627 |
| Owner occupied | 69.2% |
| Renter occupied | 30.8% |
| Vacant | 2.6% |
| Single-family detached | 69.5% |
| Large apartment buildings | 6.7% |
| Mobile homes | 2.7% |
| Median rooms | 5.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 3.14 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 1.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 13.6% |
| 2000–2009 | 29.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 12.4% |
| 1980–1989 | 8.5% |
| 1970–1979 | 11.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 6.6% |
| 1950–1959 | 6.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 2.8% |
| 1939 or earlier | 7.9% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.2% |
| 1 bedroom | 7.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | 22.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 39.5% |
| 4 bedrooms | 21.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 7.3% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.5% |
| 1 vehicle | 25.6% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.1% |
| 3 or more | 35.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 76.5% |
| Electricity | 20.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.5% |
| Wood | 0.3% |
| Solar | 0.8% |
| No fuel used | 0.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 7,648 | 56.9% |
| Cohabiting couple | 789 | 5.9% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,868 | 13.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,138 | 23.3% |
| Households with children under 18 | 5,524 | 41.1% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,000 | 22.3% |
| Average household size | 2.96 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 32.8% | 23.6% |
| Married | 54.1% | 54.4% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 1.6% | 8.2% |
| Divorced | 10.6% | 11.6% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
4.9%
Some HS, no diploma
9.6%
HS graduate
32.2%
Some college, no degree
21.8%
Associate's degree
9.4%
Bachelor's degree
15.1%
Graduate / professional
7.1%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 85.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 22.2% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 594 | 5.9% |
| Kindergarten | 648 | 6.4% |
| Elementary school | 4,980 | 49.2% |
| High school | 2,811 | 27.8% |
| College / grad school | 1,079 | 10.7% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
19.8%
Retail trade
12.3%
Construction
11.6%
Professional & management
8.5%
Transportation & utilities
8.2%
Manufacturing
7.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.3%
Finance & real estate
6.1%
Other services
6.1%
Public administration
4.9%
Agriculture & mining
3.0%
Wholesale trade
2.9%
Information
2.6%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 33.2% |
| Service | 13.1% |
| Sales & office | 21.4% |
| Natural resources & construction | 13.6% |
| Production & transportation | 18.6% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 80.0% |
| Government | 15.3% |
| Self-employed | 4.7% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 77.3% |
| Carpool | 11.1% |
| Public transit | 1.5% |
| Walk | 0.4% |
| Work from home | 8.1% |
| Other means | 1.6% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 31.2 |
Poverty
All people
8.8%
Under 18 years
12.2%
18 and over
7.4%
Married-couple families
2.1%
Female-led households
24.5%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 21.6% |
| Retirement income | 19.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.2% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.5% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 9.4% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 30.0% |
| High blood pressure | 22.7% |
| High cholesterol | 26.5% |
| Diabetes | 8.1% |
| Heart disease | 4.4% |
| Stroke | 2.2% |
| Asthma | 9.8% |
| Arthritis | 18.4% |
| Kidney disease | 2.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.8% |
| Cancer | 4.9% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 14.6% |
| Binge drinking | 20.0% |
| No physical activity | 21.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 30.2% |
| Depression | 18.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.6% |
| Poor mental health | 14.2% |
| Poor physical health | 8.9% |
| No health insurance | 19.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 62.5% |
| Visited dentist | 66.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.2% |
| Teeth loss | 12.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,982 | 6.7% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 10.1% |
| Under 18 | 3.2% |
| 18–64 years | 8.7% |
| 65 and over | 36.7% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 65.8% |
| Public insurance | 32.4% |
| No insurance | 9.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 6.5% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 38,366 | 93.4% |
| Spanish | 2,304 | 6.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 2,069 | 5.4% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 82 | 0.2% |
| Other languages | 116 | 0.3% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 37,673 | 91.7% |
| Born in same state | 36,942 | 90.0% |
| Born in different state | 23,240 | 56.6% |
| Foreign born | 731 | 1.8% |
| Naturalized citizen | 3,389 | 8.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,625 | 47.9% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 3,528 | 8.6% |
| French | 2,586 | 6.3% |
| Arab | 1,363 | 3.3% |
| Polish | 500 | 1.2% |
| English | 341 | 0.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 208 | 0.5% |
| Dutch | 198 | 0.5% |
| Irish | 131 | 0.3% |
| Norwegian | 59 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 32.7% |
| Internet access | 94.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 80601
What city is ZIP code 80601 in?
ZIP code 80601 is primarily assigned to Brighton, Colorado.
What county is ZIP code 80601 in?
ZIP code 80601 falls within Adams County, Colorado.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 80601?
The median home value in ZIP code 80601 is $430,700.
What is the population of ZIP code 80601?
ZIP code 80601 has an estimated population of 41,062 residents, with a density of 1,568 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 80601?
The median household income in ZIP code 80601 is $86,320, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 80601 in?
ZIP code 80601 observes the MST timezone.