80241 ZIP Code — Thornton, CO
Adams County, Colorado
ZIP code 80241 is located in Thornton, Colorado, within Adams County. It covers approximately 6.58 square miles and serves a population of 33,656 residents. This is a po box ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 303/720.
About ZIP code 80241
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $462,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $105,565. The poverty rate of 7% 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 31 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 40% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
33,656
population
6.58
sq mi land
PO Box
ZIP type
Mountain (MT)
timezone
80241 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 80241
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 80241. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Thornton | Acceptable |
| Thornton | Acceptable |
| Thornton | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
80233 Denver (2.1 mi)
80233 Denver (2.1 mi)
80234 Denver (3.1 mi)
80234 Denver (3.1 mi)
80234 Denver (3.1 mi)
80234 Denver (3.1 mi)
80602 Brighton (3.2 mi)
80602 Brighton (3.2 mi)
80023 Broomfield (4.4 mi)
80023 Broomfield (4.4 mi)
80023 Broomfield (4.4 mi)
80023 Broomfield (4.4 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 33,656 |
| Population density | 5,115 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 08 |
| County FIPS | 001 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 6.58 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.25 sq mi |
| Latitude | 39.9284 |
| Longitude | -104.9558 |
| Timezone | Mountain (MT) |
| Area code | 303/720 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 17.6% | 30.2% | 32.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 36.1% | 34.6% | 31.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 38.2% | 29.0% | 26.9% |
| Over $200k | 8.1% | 6.2% | 9.6% |
Demographics & statistics
33,656
Population
5,115
People per sq mi
35.5
Median age
$105,565
Median household income
$44,381
Per capita income
$462,300
Median home value
$1,926
Median monthly rent
78.8%
Home ownership
6.8%
Poverty rate
4.7%
Unemployment
9,716
Housing units
39.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,009
Under 5
951
1,130
5–9
1,067
1,373
10–14
1,295
1,365
15–19
1,287
1,068
20–24
1,007
2,573
25–34
2,427
2,744
35–44
2,589
2,087
45–54
1,968
1,101
55–59
1,038
844
60–64
796
1,340
65–74
1,265
610
75–84
575
76
85+
71
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 8,598 | 25.5% |
| 18 and over | 25,058 | 74.5% |
| 65 and over | 3,937 | 11.7% |
| Median age | 35.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
66.5%
Hispanic or Latino
11.2%
Two or more races
10.6%
Asian
4.6%
Other race
4.1%
Black or African American
1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 25,228 | 66.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4,266 | 11.2% |
| Two or more races | 4,022 | 10.6% |
| Asian | 1,740 | 4.6% |
| Other race | 1,537 | 4.1% |
| Black or African American | 659 | 1.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 464 | 1.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 17.6% | 30.2% | 32.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 36.1% | 34.6% | 31.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 38.2% | 29.0% | 26.9% |
| Over $200k | 8.1% | 6.2% | 9.6% |
Under $10k
2.7%
$10k–$15k
0.6%
$15k–$25k
2.9%
$25k–$35k
4.0%
$35k–$50k
6.6%
$50k–$75k
12.8%
$75k–$100k
15.2%
$100k–$150k
25.9%
$150k–$200k
17.0%
$200k+
12.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.7% |
| $10k–$15k | 0.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 2.9% |
| $25k–$35k | 4.0% |
| $35k–$50k | 6.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 12.8% |
| $75k–$100k | 15.2% |
| $100k–$150k | 25.9% |
| $150k–$200k | 17.0% |
| $200k+ | 12.3% |
| Median income | $105,565 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.0%
$50k–$100k
0.7%
$100k–$150k
0.2%
$150k–$200k
1.1%
$200k–$300k
4.2%
$300k–$500k
55.9%
$500k–$1M
34.7%
$1M+
2.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $462,300 |
| Median rent / month | $1,926 |
| Owner occupied | 78.8% |
| Renter occupied | 21.2% |
| Vacant | 3.0% |
| Single-family detached | 66.1% |
| Large apartment buildings | 5.6% |
| Mobile homes | 0.3% |
| Median rooms | 6.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.84 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 7.6% |
| 2000–2009 | 17.1% |
| 1990–1999 | 49.2% |
| 1980–1989 | 19.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 5.7% |
| 1960–1969 | 0.2% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.2% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.5% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.2% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.4% |
| 1 bedroom | 4.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 18.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 44.9% |
| 4 bedrooms | 20.7% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 9.5% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.9% |
| 1 vehicle | 22.4% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.5% |
| 3 or more | 36.2% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 72.8% |
| Electricity | 24.5% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.1% |
| Wood | 0.1% |
| Solar | 1.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 7,127 | 60.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 858 | 7.2% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,348 | 11.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,538 | 21.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 4,661 | 39.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,593 | 21.8% |
| Average household size | 2.81 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 35.2% | 26.5% |
| Married | 55.7% | 54.1% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 1.4% | 3.5% |
| Divorced | 7.7% | 14.9% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.7%
Some HS, no diploma
6.0%
HS graduate
21.2%
Some college, no degree
20.6%
Associate's degree
11.0%
Bachelor's degree
26.6%
Graduate / professional
12.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 92.3% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 39.5% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 626 | 6.8% |
| Kindergarten | 252 | 2.7% |
| Elementary school | 4,120 | 44.5% |
| High school | 2,340 | 25.3% |
| College / grad school | 1,921 | 20.7% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
18.9%
Professional & management
12.9%
Retail trade
12.5%
Manufacturing
9.6%
Construction
9.3%
Transportation & utilities
7.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.8%
Finance & real estate
5.5%
Public administration
4.8%
Other services
4.7%
Wholesale trade
4.3%
Information
3.7%
Agriculture & mining
0.9%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 45.5% |
| Service | 11.0% |
| Sales & office | 23.2% |
| Natural resources & construction | 9.2% |
| Production & transportation | 11.1% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 82.1% |
| Government | 12.7% |
| Self-employed | 4.9% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.3% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 74.7% |
| Carpool | 7.1% |
| Public transit | 1.4% |
| Walk | 0.9% |
| Work from home | 15.0% |
| Other means | 1.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 31.3 |
Poverty
All people
6.8%
Under 18 years
9.1%
18 and over
6.0%
Married-couple families
2.8%
Female-led households
13.5%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 20.3% |
| Retirement income | 19.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.2% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.6% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 5.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 28.2% |
| High blood pressure | 21.2% |
| High cholesterol | 26.1% |
| Diabetes | 6.7% |
| Heart disease | 3.7% |
| Stroke | 1.8% |
| Asthma | 10.0% |
| Arthritis | 17.6% |
| Kidney disease | 1.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.3% |
| Cancer | 4.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 13.8% |
| Binge drinking | 20.5% |
| No physical activity | 17.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 29.6% |
| Depression | 19.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 9.1% |
| Poor mental health | 14.0% |
| Poor physical health | 7.9% |
| No health insurance | 13.3% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 62.7% |
| Visited dentist | 70.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.5% |
| Teeth loss | 9.6% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,989 | 7.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 7.4% |
| Under 18 | 2.3% |
| 18–64 years | 5.9% |
| 65 and over | 27.7% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 77.9% |
| Public insurance | 25.8% |
| No insurance | 4.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.1% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 31,696 | 94.2% |
| Spanish | 1,059 | 3.3% |
| Other Indo-European | 676 | 2.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 67 | 0.2% |
| Other languages | 287 | 0.9% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 31,105 | 92.4% |
| Born in same state | 30,777 | 91.4% |
| Born in different state | 18,698 | 55.6% |
| Foreign born | 328 | 1.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 2,551 | 7.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,268 | 49.7% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 3,829 | 11.4% |
| French | 3,829 | 11.4% |
| Arab | 1,275 | 3.8% |
| Polish | 524 | 1.6% |
| English | 181 | 0.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 150 | 0.4% |
| German | 87 | 0.3% |
| Norwegian | 82 | 0.2% |
| Irish | 69 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 35.3% |
| Internet access | 98.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 80241
What city is ZIP code 80241 in?
ZIP code 80241 is primarily assigned to Thornton, Colorado.
What county is ZIP code 80241 in?
ZIP code 80241 falls within Adams County, Colorado.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 80241?
The median home value in ZIP code 80241 is $462,300.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 80241?
The median household income in ZIP code 80241 is $105,565, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 80241?
ZIP code 80241 has an estimated population of 33,656 residents, with a density of 5,119 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 80241 in?
ZIP code 80241 observes the MST timezone.