County ProfileCO
Adams County
Population: 519,572 · 14 ZIP codes
Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS/Decennial). Estimates vary by year.
People
Total population
519,572
People
Median age
34.8
Housing
Total households
188,730
Income
Median household income
$94,571
Housing
Total housing units
195,793
Employment
Employment rate
68.7%
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
29%
Healthcare
Insured population
88.4%
County details
Local time 00:48:22(MT)| Name | Adams |
|---|---|
| Total ZIP codes | 14total |
| ZIP codes (by type) | 10 Standard4 PO Box |
| Area code | 303, 719, 720, 983 |
| Timezone | Mountain Time (MT) |
| Coordinates | 39.8743252, -104.3318718 |
| Land area | 1,166.8 sq miles(3,022 km²) |
Map of Adams county, Colorado with ZIP codes
Cities and Communities in Adams County
Compare the largest cities in Adams County by population, median income, and growth. Use the table below to analyze key demographic shifts across the region.
| City | Population | Median incomeHousehold | ZIP codes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thornton | 141,867 | $103,088 | 1ZIPs |
| Westminster | 116,317 | $100,272 | 4ZIPs |
| Commerce City | 62,418 | $111,972 | 2ZIPs |
| Brighton | 40,083 | $107,679 | 3ZIPs |
| Henderson | 13,106 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Twin Lakes | 8,226 | $95,583 | 1ZIPs |
| Bennett | 2,862 | $107,736 | 1ZIPs |
| Dupont | 170 | — | 1ZIPs |
— Data unavailable or suppressed by the U.S. Census Bureau for areas with small sample sizes to protect individual privacy.
ZIP Codes in Adams County
Review the most populated postal areas across Adams County. Use the ranking below to compare resident density and demographic scales between the county's major zones.
| ZIP | City | Median incomeHousehold | Population (ZIP) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80022 | Commerce City | $104,396 | 57,432 |
| 80602 | Brighton | $151,737 | 43,375 |
| 80601 | Brighton | $105,417 | 40,460 |
| 80031 | Westminster | $107,422 | 37,254 |
| 80241 | Thornton | $110,218 | 33,097 |
| 80603 | Brighton | $118,297 | 16,078 |
| 80030 | Westminster | $61,092 | 15,885 |
| 80640 | Henderson | $117,373 | 13,106 |
| 80102 | Bennett | $113,125 | 6,520 |
| 81251 | Twin Lakes | $105,600 | 240 |
| 80024 | Dupont | — | 170 |
| 80035 | Westminster | — | — |
| 80036 | Westminster | — | — |
| 80037 | Commerce City | — | — |
Data Sources & Citations
The geographic and demographic information presented on this site is compiled from publicly available, authoritative sources, including:
- United States Census BureauDemographic, population, housing, and socioeconomic data sourced from Census Bureau datasets, including the Decennial Census and the American Community Survey (ACS).Census Data
- United States Postal Service (USPS)ZIP code classifications, delivery types, and postal designations used for reference purposes. USPS ZIP codes are intended for mail delivery and may not always align exactly with Census geographic boundaries.USPS