US ZIP Code
80241

Thornton, CO

Adams County  ·  Colorado

● Active
👥 33,393 Population
💰 $107,553 Median HH Income
▲ 41% above avg ↑ 19% since 2019
🎂 36.3 Median Age
🏠 $502,300 Median Home Value
▲ 80% above avg ↑ 48% since 2019
🎓 51.7% College Grads
▲ 34% above avg
📊 4.6% Unemployment
≈ Avg ↑ 35% since 2019
ZIP Code Details
ZIP Code80241
CityThornton
StateColorado (CO)
CountyAdams County
Area Code303/720/983
Elevation5,238 ft
Latitude39.929079
Longitude-104.954277
TimezoneDenver (DST)
FIPS08001
ZIP TypeStandard
StatusActive
People & Population (ACS 2023)
♂ Male 50.8% (16,974) Female 49.2% (16,419) ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 63.2%Hispanic: 24.6%Black: 2.1%Asian: 5.5%Other: 4.5%Race
White63.2%
Hispanic24.6%
Black2.1%
Asian5.5%
Other4.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
19%
18–24
9%
25–44
30%
45–64
24%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.3 yrs
Avg Household Size2.71
Below Poverty5.2% ▼ 49% below avg
College Grads51.7% ▲ 34% above avg
Unemployment4.6% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma353 (1.7%)
HS Graduate4,459 (21.1%)
Some College2,859 (13.6%)
Associates2,511 (11.9%)
Bachelors2,190 (10.4%)
Graduate Degree8,722 (41.3%)

Education

No HS: 1.7%HS Grad: 21.1%Some College: 13.6%Associates: 11.9%Bachelors: 10.4%Graduate: 41.3%Edu
No HS1.7%
HS Grad21.1%
Some College13.6%
Associates11.9%
Bachelors10.4%
Graduate41.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.3%Renter: 21.7%Tenure
Owner78.3%
Renter21.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–100k
1%
$100k–150k
0%
$150k–200k
1%
$200k–300k
2%
$300k–500k
45%
Over $500k
50%

Financials

Median HH Income$107,553 ▲ 41% above avg ↑ 19% since 2019
Median Home Value$502,300 ▲ 80% above avg ↑ 48% since 2019
Home/Income Ratio4.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$2,036/mo ↑ 23% since 2019
Total Units12,724
Vacant Units487
Avg HH Size2.71

Income Distribution

Under $25k
5%
$25k–50k
8%
$50k–75k
15%
$75k–100k
16%
$100k–150k
25%
$150k–200k
16%
Over $200k
15%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
80%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
18%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
17%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
33%
Over 45 min
22%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
0%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
33%
2000+
54%

Summary

Total Units12,724
Vacant487
Owner Occupied78.3%
Renter Occupied21.7%
Avg HH Size2.71
Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 80241 is in Thornton, CO, in Adams County.
ZIP code 80241 is located in Colorado (CO).
ZIP code 80241 is in Adams County, CO.
ZIP 80241 observes the Denver timezone. Daylight Saving Time is observed.
The estimated population of ZIP code 80241 is 33,393 people (ACS 2023).
The median household income in ZIP code 80241 is $107,553 (ACS 2023).
The median home value in ZIP 80241 is $502,300 (ACS 2023).
About ZIP Code 80241

ZIP code 80241 is located in Thornton, Colorado, within Adams County. With a population of 33,393, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 36.3 years. Economically, 80241 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $107,553 is above the national average.

Real estate in ZIP code 80241 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $502,300 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $2,036 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 78.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 48% since 2019.

The population of 80241 is majority White (63.23%). Residents are well-educated — 51.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 5.2%. Household income has grown by 19% since 2019.

The unemployment rate in 80241 stands at 4.6%, which is near the national average. About 16% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 72%.

Overall, ZIP code 80241 in Thornton, CO is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 33,393 residents, a median household income of $107,553, and a median home value of $502,300, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Colorado.