80602 ZIP Code — Brighton, CO
Adams County, Colorado
ZIP code 80602 is located in Brighton, Colorado, within Adams County. It covers approximately 30.74 square miles and serves a population of 40,886 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 720/303.
About ZIP code 80602
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $603,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 92%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $141,140. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 32 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 44% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
40,886
population
30.74
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Mountain (MT)
timezone
80602 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 80602
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 80602. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Brighton | Acceptable |
| Brighton | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
80241 Thornton (3.2 mi)
80241 Thornton (3.2 mi)
80233 Denver (4.4 mi)
80640 Henderson (5.1 mi)
80640 Henderson (5.1 mi)
80640 Henderson (5.1 mi)
80601 Brighton (5.7 mi)
80023 Broomfield (6 mi)
80023 Broomfield (6 mi)
80234 Denver (6.3 mi)
80234 Denver (6.3 mi)
80603 Brighton (7.3 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 40,886 |
| Population density | 1,330 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 08 |
| County FIPS | 001 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 30.74 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.49 sq mi |
| Latitude | 39.9549 |
| Longitude | -104.9053 |
| 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 | 11.6% | 30.2% | 32.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 23.0% | 34.6% | 31.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 45.6% | 29.0% | 26.9% |
| Over $200k | 19.8% | 6.2% | 9.6% |
Demographics & statistics
40,886
Population
1,330
People per sq mi
38.1
Median age
$141,140
Median household income
$52,718
Per capita income
$603,900
Median home value
$2,381
Median monthly rent
91.7%
Home ownership
4.3%
Poverty rate
4.8%
Unemployment
12,328
Housing units
43.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,184
Under 5
1,174
1,487
5–9
1,476
1,999
10–14
1,983
1,377
15–19
1,367
1,196
20–24
1,187
1,966
25–34
1,950
3,669
35–44
3,640
3,172
45–54
3,147
1,284
55–59
1,274
1,039
60–64
1,031
1,558
65–74
1,546
499
75–84
495
93
85+
93
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 10,939 | 26.8% |
| 18 and over | 29,947 | 73.2% |
| 65 and over | 4,284 | 10.5% |
| Median age | 38.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
63.3%
Hispanic or Latino
11.9%
Two or more races
11%
Asian
7.1%
Other race
4.1%
Black or African American
2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.5%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 29,370 | 63.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5,502 | 11.9% |
| Two or more races | 5,109 | 11% |
| Asian | 3,315 | 7.1% |
| Other race | 1,902 | 4.1% |
| Black or African American | 943 | 2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 242 | 0.5% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 11.6% | 30.2% | 32.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 23.0% | 34.6% | 31.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 45.6% | 29.0% | 26.9% |
| Over $200k | 19.8% | 6.2% | 9.6% |
Under $10k
1.7%
$10k–$15k
0.9%
$15k–$25k
1.0%
$25k–$35k
1.7%
$35k–$50k
3.7%
$50k–$75k
9.8%
$75k–$100k
9.4%
$100k–$150k
25.6%
$150k–$200k
18.0%
$200k+
28.1%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 1.7% |
| $10k–$15k | 0.9% |
| $15k–$25k | 1.0% |
| $25k–$35k | 1.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 3.7% |
| $50k–$75k | 9.8% |
| $75k–$100k | 9.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 25.6% |
| $150k–$200k | 18.0% |
| $200k+ | 28.1% |
| Median income | $141,140 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
0.5%
$50k–$100k
0.6%
$100k–$150k
0.2%
$200k–$300k
0.9%
$300k–$500k
26.0%
$500k–$1M
68.5%
$1M+
3.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $603,900 |
| Median rent / month | $2,381 |
| Owner occupied | 91.7% |
| Renter occupied | 8.3% |
| Vacant | 1.7% |
| Single-family detached | 91.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.3% |
| Median rooms | 7.3 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 3.07 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 3.7% |
| 2010–2019 | 30.8% |
| 2000–2009 | 50.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 9.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 3.4% |
| 1970–1979 | 1.4% |
| 1960–1969 | 1.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.1% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.2% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 9.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 39.5% |
| 4 bedrooms | 31.7% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 18.8% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.9% |
| 1 vehicle | 13.4% |
| 2 vehicles | 43.0% |
| 3 or more | 41.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 79.8% |
| Electricity | 15.3% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.8% |
| Fuel oil | 0.1% |
| Wood | 0.1% |
| Solar | 1.9% |
| No fuel used | 0.9% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 9,714 | 73.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 633 | 4.8% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,237 | 9.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,612 | 12.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 5,878 | 44.5% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,800 | 21.2% |
| Average household size | 3.10 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 27.3% | 23.7% |
| Married | 65.5% | 63.4% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Divorced | 3.5% | 9.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.1%
Some HS, no diploma
2.5%
HS graduate
21.7%
Some college, no degree
20.0%
Associate's degree
8.8%
Bachelor's degree
29.8%
Graduate / professional
14.1%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 94.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 43.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 639 | 5.7% |
| Kindergarten | 757 | 6.8% |
| Elementary school | 5,451 | 48.8% |
| High school | 2,277 | 20.4% |
| College / grad school | 2,040 | 18.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
19.2%
Professional & management
13.6%
Retail trade
10.7%
Manufacturing
9.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.6%
Finance & real estate
6.9%
Public administration
6.7%
Construction
6.5%
Transportation & utilities
6.3%
Other services
4.7%
Wholesale trade
3.1%
Information
3.0%
Agriculture & mining
2.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 49.1% |
| Service | 13.1% |
| Sales & office | 22.1% |
| Natural resources & construction | 6.6% |
| Production & transportation | 9.1% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 80.9% |
| Government | 13.3% |
| Self-employed | 5.2% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.6% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 72.9% |
| Carpool | 6.6% |
| Public transit | 1.5% |
| Walk | 0.9% |
| Work from home | 16.6% |
| Other means | 1.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 32.1 |
Poverty
All people
4.3%
Under 18 years
4.1%
18 and over
4.4%
Married-couple families
1.9%
Female-led households
11.3%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 19.1% |
| Retirement income | 21.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.5% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.3% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 3.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 27.5% |
| High blood pressure | 19.7% |
| High cholesterol | 25.0% |
| Diabetes | 6.0% |
| Heart disease | 3.2% |
| Stroke | 1.6% |
| Asthma | 9.5% |
| Arthritis | 16.0% |
| Kidney disease | 1.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 3.6% |
| Cancer | 4.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 12.9% |
| Binge drinking | 21.0% |
| No physical activity | 15.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 29.5% |
| Depression | 18.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 7.9% |
| Poor mental health | 13.4% |
| Poor physical health | 7.0% |
| No health insurance | 12.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 62.0% |
| Visited dentist | 72.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.2% |
| Teeth loss | 7.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,145 | 7.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 8.4% |
| Under 18 | 4.1% |
| 18–64 years | 7.7% |
| 65 and over | 24.1% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 84.4% |
| Public insurance | 19.7% |
| No insurance | 4.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.3% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 38,528 | 94.2% |
| Spanish | 1,704 | 4.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 595 | 1.5% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 225 | 0.6% |
| Other languages | 786 | 2.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 37,054 | 90.6% |
| Born in same state | 36,472 | 89.2% |
| Born in different state | 21,560 | 52.7% |
| Foreign born | 582 | 1.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 3,832 | 9.4% |
| Not a US citizen | 2,066 | 53.9% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 4,633 | 11.3% |
| Italian | 4,146 | 10.1% |
| Arab | 1,769 | 4.3% |
| Polish | 901 | 2.2% |
| English | 745 | 1.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 238 | 0.6% |
| Irish | 141 | 0.3% |
| German | 106 | 0.3% |
| Norwegian | 68 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 32.3% |
| Internet access | 98.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 80602
What city is ZIP code 80602 in?
ZIP code 80602 is primarily assigned to Brighton, Colorado.
What county is ZIP code 80602 in?
ZIP code 80602 falls within Adams County, Colorado.
Is ZIP code 80602 mostly owner-occupied?
92% of occupied units in ZIP code 80602 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 80602?
The median household income in ZIP code 80602 is $141,140, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 80602?
The median home value in ZIP code 80602 is $603,900.
What is the population of ZIP code 80602?
ZIP code 80602 has an estimated population of 40,886 residents, with a density of 1,330 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 80602 in?
ZIP code 80602 observes the MST timezone.