80137 ZIP Code — Watkins, CO

Adams County, Colorado

ZIP code 80137 is located in Watkins, Colorado, within Adams County. It covers approximately 108.84 square miles and serves a population of 1,944 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 303.

About ZIP code 80137

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Much of the housing stock is relatively new, reflecting recent development activity. Median home value is $608,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 98%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $138,239. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 34% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with retail trade as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 37 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 26% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

22% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 80137 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,944

population

108.84

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

80137 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 80137

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 80137. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Watkins	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

80018 Aurora (4.7 mi) 80019 Aurora (7 mi) 80013 Aurora (9.6 mi) 80011 Aurora (9.7 mi) 80017 Aurora (9.7 mi) 80249 Denver (9.7 mi) 80102 Bennett (10.1 mi) 80016 Aurora (10.3 mi) 80015 Aurora (11.7 mi) 80045 Aurora (12.5 mi) 80012 Aurora (12.6 mi) 80012 Aurora (12.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,944
Population density	18 / sq mi
State FIPS	08
County FIPS	001

Geography
Land area	108.84 sq mi
Water area	0.38 sq mi
Latitude	39.7247
Longitude	-104.6027
Timezone	Mountain (MT)
Area code	303

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	23.0%	30.2%	32.5%
$50k – $100k	21.7%	34.6%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	41.4%	29.0%	26.9%
Over $200k	13.9%	6.2%	9.6%

Demographics & statistics

1,944

Population

People per sq mi

30.0

Median age

$138,239

Median household income

$40,508

Per capita income

$608,000

Median home value

Median monthly rent

97.5%

Home ownership

7.3%

Poverty rate

4.3%

Unemployment

545

Housing units

25.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

288

15–19

211

20–24

108

25–34

35–44

182

45–54

134

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	559	28.8%
18 and over	1,385	71.2%
65 and over	279	14.4%
Median age	30.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 44.8%

Hispanic or Latino 23.9%

Two or more races 17.5%

Other race 7.9%

Black or African American 5.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	1,144	44.8%
Hispanic or Latino	609	23.9%
Two or more races	448	17.5%
Other race	202	7.9%
Black or African American	141	5.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	8	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	23.0%	30.2%	32.5%
$50k – $100k	21.7%	34.6%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	41.4%	29.0%	26.9%
Over $200k	13.9%	6.2%	9.6%

Under $10k 3.4%

$10k–$15k 1.5%

$15k–$25k 2.7%

$25k–$35k 7.2%

$35k–$50k 0.6%

$50k–$75k 4.2%

$75k–$100k 6.7%

$100k–$150k 34.9%

$150k–$200k 27.2%

$200k+ 11.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.4%
$10k–$15k	1.5%
$15k–$25k	2.7%
$25k–$35k	7.2%
$35k–$50k	0.6%
$50k–$75k	4.2%
$75k–$100k	6.7%
$100k–$150k	34.9%
$150k–$200k	27.2%
$200k+	11.6%
Median income	$138,239

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.3%

$50k–$100k 6.8%

$150k–$200k 1.0%

$300k–$500k 16.6%

$500k–$1M 62.9%

$1M+ 9.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$608,000
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	97.5%
Renter occupied	2.5%
Vacant	5.9%
Single-family detached	83.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	10.0%
Median rooms	6.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.96

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	25.8%
2000–2009	24.7%
1990–1999	12.0%
1980–1989	16.1%
1970–1979	14.2%
1960–1969	3.4%
1950–1959	1.6%
1940–1949	2.2%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	18.6%
3 bedrooms	35.7%
4 bedrooms	25.1%
5+ bedrooms	20.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.2%
1 vehicle	8.6%
2 vehicles	31.2%
3 or more	60.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	38.3%
Electricity	12.2%
Propane / LP gas	29.3%
Wood	1.3%
Solar	2.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	361	68.8%
Cohabiting couple	13	2.5%
Male householder, no spouse	108	20.6%
Female householder, no spouse	43	8.2%
Households with children under 18	153	29.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	203	38.7%
Average household size	2.91

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	46.1%	19.2%
Married	42.0%	68.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	1.3%	3.0%
Divorced	10.6%	9.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.6%

Some HS, no diploma 5.0%

HS graduate 37.7%

Some college, no degree 15.4%

Associate's degree 8.7%

Bachelor's degree 20.9%

Graduate / professional 4.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.4%
Bachelor's or higher	25.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	11	1.6%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	130	19.2%
High school	449	66.2%
College / grad school	88	13.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 19.9%

Education & healthcare 19.4%

Construction 13.4%

Professional & management 11.4%

Public administration 10.6%

Transportation & utilities 9.2%

Agriculture & mining 4.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.1%

Finance & real estate 3.6%

Manufacturing 2.5%

Information 1.2%

Other services 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.3%
Service	9.8%
Sales & office	24.5%
Natural resources & construction	18.0%
Production & transportation	12.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	68.8%
Government	17.4%
Self-employed	8.5%
Unpaid family workers	5.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	75.3%
Carpool	11.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.2%
Work from home	12.3%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	36.6

Poverty

All people 7.3%

Under 18 years 8.4%

18 and over 7.0%

Married-couple families 2.2%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.1%
Retirement income	26.3%
Supplemental Security	5.3%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	27.0%
High blood pressure	27.9%
High cholesterol	31.0%
Diabetes	8.4%
Heart disease	5.4%
Stroke	2.6%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	22.7%
Kidney disease	2.5%
Pulmonary disease	6.1%
Cancer	6.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.5%
Binge drinking	20.0%
No physical activity	19.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.9%
Depression	19.3%
Fair or poor health	11.1%
Poor mental health	13.7%
Poor physical health	9.4%
No health insurance	13.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	67.7%
Visited dentist	66.9%
Cholesterol screening	90.3%
Teeth loss	12.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	67	4.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.2%
Under 18	4.7%
18–64 years	13.0%
65 and over	33.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	66.0%
Public insurance	22.6%
No insurance	22.3%
Uninsured under 19	22.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,867	96.0%
Spanish	29	1.6%
Other Indo-European	10	0.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	16	0.9%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,681	86.5%
Born in same state	1,676	86.2%
Born in different state	999	51.4%
Foreign born	5	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	263	13.5%
Not a US citizen	75	28.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	180	9.3%
French	157	8.1%
Polish	100	5.1%
Arab	37	1.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	7	0.4%
German	5	0.3%
English	5	0.3%
Irish	3	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	27.0%
Internet access	96.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 80137

What city is ZIP code 80137 in?

ZIP code 80137 is primarily assigned to Watkins, Colorado.

What county is ZIP code 80137 in?

ZIP code 80137 falls within Arapahoe County, Colorado.

Is ZIP code 80137 mostly owner-occupied?

98% of occupied units in ZIP code 80137 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 80137?

The median household income in ZIP code 80137 is $138,239, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 80137?

The median home value in ZIP code 80137 is $608,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 80137?

ZIP code 80137 has an estimated population of 1,944 residents, with a density of 18 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 80137 in?

ZIP code 80137 observes the MST timezone.