Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 39.7 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.73 |
| Below Poverty | 3.2% ▼ 68% below avg |
| College Grads | 68.4% ▲ 77% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.5% ▼ 28% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 1,115 (0.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 25,485 (10.6%) |
| Some College | 18,047 (7.5%) |
| Associates | 31,361 (13%) |
| Bachelors | 18,723 (7.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 146,501 (60.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $148,939 ▲ 95% above avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $684,677 ▲ 146% above avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $2,150/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 137,972 |
| Vacant Units | 4,240 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Douglas County is located in Colorado and encompasses 15 ZIP codes spanning 8 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 365,049 residents. With a median age of 39.7, it is a middle-aged county.
Douglas County has a upper-middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $148,938 is significantly above the national average. Unemployment stands at 3.5%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 3.2% is well below the national average.
Housing in Douglas County is a premium housing market, with a median home value of $684,677 — more than double the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $2,149. Homeownership rates are high at 79.6%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Douglas County are primarily White (78.54%). Educational attainment is highly educated — 68.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, significantly above the national average.
Douglas County, CO is a upper-middle-income area in Colorado. The 15 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80104 | Castle Rock | 36,461 | $131,359 | $586,800 | $1,816 | 4.1% | 62.8% |
| 80108 | Castle Rock | 35,485 | $178,670 | $813,500 | $1,995 | 2.7% | 73.1% |
| 80109 | Castle Rock | 27,795 | $148,417 | $648,900 | $2,245 | 6.3% | 62.3% |
| 80116 | Franktown | 5,393 | $151,250 | $904,600 | $2,058 | 3.3% | 63.7% |
| 80118 | Larkspur | 5,950 | $153,368 | $826,900 | $2,457 | 1.1% | 69.6% |
| 80125 | Littleton | 13,876 | $167,874 | $708,200 | $2,882 | 2.7% | 72.8% |
| 80126 | Littleton | 44,482 | $166,501 | $713,500 | $2,379 | 3.8% | 76.6% |
| 80129 | Littleton | 29,495 | $136,915 | $643,400 | $2,283 | 3.0% | 71.2% |
| 80130 | Littleton | 25,293 | $155,117 | $652,700 | $2,564 | 3.5% | 72.7% |
| 80124 | Lone Tree | 22,472 | $126,775 | $726,600 | $2,055 | 3.8% | 74.1% |
| 80131 | Louviers | 258 | $82,500 | $395,800 | — | 0.0% | 26.5% |
| 80134 | Parker | 77,814 | $142,162 | $643,200 | $2,027 | 2.9% | 67.2% |
| 80138 | Parker | 35,942 | $142,397 | $679,800 | $1,919 | 3.7% | 57.8% |
| 80135 | Sedalia | 4,333 | $147,500 | $895,300 | $1,907 | 3.3% | 63.8% |