Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 34.7 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.82 |
| Below Poverty | 9.1% ▼ 9% below avg |
| College Grads | 38.5% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 4.5% ▼ 9% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 12,055 (3.7%) |
| HS Graduate | 91,528 (28.1%) |
| Some College | 47,717 (14.7%) |
| Associates | 46,686 (14.4%) |
| Bachelors | 30,374 (9.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 96,902 (29.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $94,059 ▲ 23% above avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $444,605 ▲ 59% above avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,770/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 199,264 |
| Vacant Units | 6,867 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Adams County is located in Colorado and encompasses 26 ZIP codes spanning 12 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 544,398 residents. With a median age of 34.72, it is a relatively young county.
Adams County has a middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $94,058 is above the national average. Unemployment stands at 4.5%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 9.1% is near the national average.
Housing in Adams County is a premium housing market, with a median home value of $444,605 — significantly above the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,770. Homeownership rates are high at 70.3%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Adams County are racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 46.2%. Educational attainment is moderately educated — 38.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.
Adams County, CO is a middle-income area in Colorado. The 26 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80011 | Aurora | 53,334 | $69,719 | $367,200 | $1,607 | 5.4% | 30.2% |
| 80019 | Aurora | 6,141 | $117,420 | $529,300 | $1,242 | 1.9% | 39.8% |
| 80045 | Aurora | 1,615 | $50,000 | — | $2,011 | 6.0% | 63.5% |
| 80102 | Bennett | 5,994 | $106,372 | $491,200 | $1,358 | 2.0% | 35.6% |
| 80601 | Brighton | 41,301 | $99,031 | $471,900 | $1,729 | 4.5% | 35.0% |
| 80602 | Brighton | 42,237 | $146,679 | $639,300 | $2,574 | 4.6% | 53.8% |
| 80603 | Brighton | 16,105 | $112,381 | $448,700 | $1,841 | 1.3% | 35.9% |
| 80022 | Commerce City | 59,556 | $98,858 | $448,400 | $1,507 | 4.8% | 32.7% |
| 80221 | Denver | 40,938 | $84,425 | $449,700 | $1,642 | 5.5% | 37.1% |
| 80229 | Denver | 57,274 | $83,450 | $382,900 | $1,719 | 4.3% | 31.9% |
| 80233 | Denver | 47,692 | $85,132 | $441,300 | $1,863 | 4.5% | 37.9% |
| 80234 | Denver | 29,573 | $88,714 | $493,900 | $1,772 | 2.2% | 48.9% |
| 80260 | Denver | 34,861 | $62,929 | $188,200 | $1,532 | 5.5% | 22.6% |
| 80640 | Henderson | 14,073 | $111,145 | $464,400 | $2,138 | 2.1% | 38.7% |
| 80136 | Strasburg | 5,965 | $110,435 | $495,700 | $1,234 | 6.7% | 30.3% |
| 80241 | Thornton | 33,393 | $107,553 | $502,300 | $2,036 | 4.6% | 51.7% |
| 80137 | Watkins | 2,015 | $140,792 | $698,400 | — | 7.5% | 39.2% |
| 80030 | Westminster | 15,945 | $61,964 | $422,300 | $1,296 | 6.0% | 41.7% |
| 80031 | Westminster | 36,350 | $106,244 | $499,200 | $1,911 | 4.0% | 53.3% |