City

Thornton, CO

1 ZIP code  ·  Adams County  ·  Colorado

👥33,393Population
💰$107,553Median HH Income▲ 41% above avg
🎂36.3Median Age
🏠$502,300Median Home Value▲ 80% above avg
🎓51.7%College Grads▲ 34% above avg
📊4.6%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.8% Female 49.2% ♀

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 HH 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
Median Home Value$502,300 ▲ 80% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$2,036/mo
Total Housing Units12,724
Vacant Units487

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%
About Thornton, CO

Thornton is a city in Colorado, located in Adams County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 33,393 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.3 years.

Economically, Thornton is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $107,553 is above the national average. Approximately 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.6%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Thornton is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $502,300, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $2,036 per month. Homeownership is high at 78.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Thornton is well-educated. 51.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is majority White (63.23%).

Thornton, CO offers residents above-average earning potential within Colorado.

ZIP Codes in Thornton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
80241 33,393 $107,553 $502,300 $2,036 4.6% 51.7% 78.3%