| ZIP Code | 80137 |
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| City | Watkins |
| State | Colorado (CO) |
| County | Adams County |
| Area Code | 303/983 |
| Elevation | 5,551 ft |
| Latitude | 39.712176 |
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| Longitude | -104.594097 |
| Timezone | Denver (DST) |
| FIPS | 08005 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 38.7 yrs ↑ 70% since 2019 |
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| Avg Household Size | 2.81 |
| Below Poverty | 9.1% ▼ 9% below avg |
| College Grads | 39.2% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 7.5% ▲ 54% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 10 (0.8%) |
| HS Graduate | 365 (30.8%) |
| Some College | 198 (16.7%) |
| Associates | 148 (12.5%) |
| Bachelors | 167 (14.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 297 (25.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $140,792 ▲ 85% above avg ↑ 46% since 2019 |
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| Median Home Value | $698,400 ▲ 151% above avg ↑ 49% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 5.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 639 |
| Vacant Units | 32 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.81 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 639 |
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| Vacant | 32 |
| Owner Occupied | 98.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 2.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.81 |
ZIP code 80137 is located in Watkins, Colorado, within Adams County. With a population of 2,015, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 38.7 years. Economically, 80137 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $140,792 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 80137 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $698,400 is more than double the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 98.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 49% since 2019.
The population of 80137 is majority White (61.44%). Residents are moderately educated — 39.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 9.1%. Household income has grown by 46% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 80137 stands at 7.5%, which is significantly above the national average. About 12% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 79%.
Overall, ZIP code 80137 in Watkins, CO is characterized as upper-middle-income, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 2,015 residents, a median household income of $140,792, and a median home value of $698,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Colorado.