| ZIP Code | 80241 |
|---|---|
| City | Thornton |
| State | Colorado (CO) |
| County | Adams County |
| Area Code | 303/720/983 |
| Elevation | 5,238 ft |
| Latitude | 39.929079 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -104.954277 |
| Timezone | Denver (DST) |
| FIPS | 08001 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 36.3 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.71 |
| Below Poverty | 5.2% ▼ 49% below avg |
| College Grads | 51.7% ▲ 34% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.6% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 353 (1.7%) |
| HS Graduate | 4,459 (21.1%) |
| Some College | 2,859 (13.6%) |
| Associates | 2,511 (11.9%) |
| Bachelors | 2,190 (10.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 8,722 (41.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
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 Ratio | 4.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $2,036/mo ↑ 23% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 12,724 |
| Vacant Units | 487 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.71 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 12,724 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 487 |
| Owner Occupied | 78.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 21.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.71 |
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.