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Applewood, CO
Census-designated place in Jefferson County, Colorado.
Population
8,350
Land area
4.1sq mi
People per sq mi
2,054
ZIP codes
0
Applewood and its ZIP codes
Applewood at a glance
- Applewood is about 36 times as dense as Colorado as a whole.
- It is the 87th most populous of 472 cities and towns in Colorado.
- Households here earn a median of $130,545 a year, 37% more than the Colorado figure of $95,470.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $785,900 (46% above Colorado) and median rent is $2,211 a month.
Local data for Applewood, CO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Applewood, CO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$130,545
Poverty rate
4.4%
Median home value
$785,900
Median rent
$2,211/mo
Homeownership
76.2%
Bachelor's or higher
71.0%
Median age
43.1
Average commute
22.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,918), Irish Americans (1,247), Italian Americans (685).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jefferson County. PPP loans are for Applewood.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Sep 2026, +0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$83,307
247,248 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$88,698
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$5.8B
FY 2026, $10,011 per person
How people get to work
Applewood, CO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone64.0%
- Carpooled3.4%
- Public transit0.5%
- Walked0.7%
- Bicycle1.5%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.9%
- Worked from home28.2%
Average one-way commute: 22.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Applewood, CO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
1,706
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
1,293
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 21°F
17.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Applewood, CO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
23.0%
U.S. 33.3% -10.3 pts
Diabetes
8.7%
U.S. 12.1% -3.4 pts
Smoking
9.5%
U.S. 12.8% -3.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.7%
U.S. 11.1% -4.4 pts
Cities near Applewood
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| West Pleasant ViewCensus-designated place | 1.4 mi | 1.5 |
| East Pleasant ViewCensus-designated place | 1.5 mi | 0.1 |
| GoldenCity | 2.7 mi | 9.6 |
| FairmountCensus-designated place | 2.9 mi | 6.1 |
| Wheat RidgeCity | 3.2 mi | 9.3 |
| EdgewaterCity | 5.3 mi | 0.7 |
| LakewoodCity | 5.8 mi | 43.5 |
| Mountain ViewTown | 5.9 mi | 0.1 |
| LakesideTown | 6 mi | 0.2 |
| MorrisonTown | 6.3 mi | 1.6 |
| IdledaleCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 0.3 |
| ArvadaCity | 7 mi | 39 |
| GeneseeCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 6.6 |
| BerkleyCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 3.6 |
| Dakota RidgeCensus-designated place | 9.1 mi | 9.4 |
| KittredgeCensus-designated place | 9.7 mi | 1.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Applewood, CO in?
- Applewood is in Jefferson County, Colorado.
- What is the population of Applewood, CO?
- About 8,350 people live in Applewood, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Applewood?
- Nearby places include West Pleasant View (1.4 mi), East Pleasant View (1.5 mi), Golden (2.7 mi), Fairmount (2.9 mi), Wheat Ridge (3.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023