| ZIP Code | 80602 |
|---|---|
| City | Brighton |
| State | Colorado (CO) |
| County | Adams County |
| Area Code | 303/720/983 |
| Elevation | 5,221 ft |
| Latitude | 39.966162 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -104.908888 |
| Timezone | Denver (DST) |
| FIPS | 08001 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 38.4 yrs ↑ 2% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 3.08 |
| Below Poverty | 3.7% ▼ 63% below avg |
| College Grads | 53.8% ▲ 39% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.6% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 659 (2.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 5,332 (20.1%) |
| Some College | 2,465 (9.3%) |
| Associates | 3,791 (14.3%) |
| Bachelors | 2,511 (9.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 11,769 (44.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $146,679 ▲ 92% above avg ↑ 26% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $639,300 ▲ 129% above avg ↑ 45% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $2,574/mo ↑ 22% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 13,834 |
| Vacant Units | 132 |
| Avg HH Size | 3.08 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 13,834 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 132 |
| Owner Occupied | 92.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 7.8% |
| Avg HH Size | 3.08 |
ZIP code 80602 is located in Brighton, Colorado, within Adams County. With a population of 42,237, this is a highly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 38.4 years. Economically, 80602 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $146,679 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 80602 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $639,300 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $2,574 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 92.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 45% since 2019.
The population of 80602 is majority White (62.47%). Residents are well-educated — 53.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 3.7%. Household income has grown by 26% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 80602 stands at 4.6%, which is near the national average. About 18% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 71%.
Overall, ZIP code 80602 in Brighton, CO is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 42,237 residents, a median household income of $146,679, and a median home value of $639,300, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Colorado.