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Berkley, CO

Census-designated place in Adams County, Colorado. ZIP codes: 80221.

Population

10,789

Land area

3.6sq mi

People per sq mi

3,000

ZIP codes

1

Berkley and its ZIP codes

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Berkley at a glance

  • Berkley is about 53 times as dense as Colorado as a whole.
  • By population, it ranks 64th among 472 cities and towns in Colorado.
  • The median household income is $84,637, 11% below the Colorado median of $95,470.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $468,100 (13% below Colorado) and median rent is $1,777 a month.

Local data for Berkley, CO

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Berkley, CO, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$84,637

Poverty rate

14.1%

Median home value

$468,100

Median rent

$1,777/mo

Homeownership

67.3%

Bachelor's or higher

30.3%

Median age

36.0

Average commute

27.2 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (4,692), German Americans (909), Irish Americans (680).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Adams County. PPP loans are for Berkley.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.8%

Aug 2026, +0.7 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$75,431

249,734 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$60,273

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$4.5B

FY 2026, $8,674 per person

Adams County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Berkley, CO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone75.5%
  • Carpooled8.3%
  • Public transit1.9%
  • Walked2.2%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.0%
  • Worked from home10.0%

Average one-way commute: 27.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Berkley, CO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: hail

Storm events since 1996

1,055

Countywide, mostly hail

Flood insurance policies

283

0.2% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

88° / 17°F

17.1 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Berkley, CO, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

34.3%

U.S. 33.3% +1.0 pts

Diabetes

10.5%

U.S. 12.1% -1.6 pts

Smoking

13.8%

U.S. 12.8% +1.0 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

21.3%

U.S. 11.1% +10.2 pts

ZIP codes in Berkley

1 in or overlapping Berkley. Population shown

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Cities near Berkley

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Twin LakesCensus-designated place1.7 mi1.6
North WashingtonCensus-designated place2.3 mi5.2
LakesideTown2.5 mi0.2
SherrelwoodCensus-designated place2.5 mi2.5
Mountain ViewTown2.8 mi0.1
Shaw HeightsCensus-designated place3.4 mi0.7
WelbyCensus-designated place3.8 mi3.7
Federal HeightsCity4 mi1.8
ArvadaCity4.3 mi39
EdgewaterCity4.5 mi0.7
DenverCity4.8 mi153.1
Wheat RidgeCity5.2 mi9.3
DerbyCensus-designated place5.9 mi1.7
WestminsterCity6 mi31.6
NorthglennCity6.4 mi7.4
FairmountCensus-designated place7.7 mi6.1

Frequently asked questions

What county is Berkley, CO in?
Berkley is in Adams County, Colorado.
What ZIP codes are in Berkley, CO?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Berkley include 80221.
What is the population of Berkley, CO?
About 10,789 people live in Berkley, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Berkley?
Nearby places include Twin Lakes (1.7 mi), North Washington (2.3 mi), Lakeside (2.5 mi), Sherrelwood (2.5 mi), Mountain View (2.8 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023