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Brighton, CO
City in Adams County, Colorado. ZIP codes: 80601.
Population
42,059
Land area
21.7sq mi
People per sq mi
1,936
ZIP codes
1
Brighton and its ZIP codes
Brighton at a glance
- Brighton is about 34 times as dense as Colorado as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 22nd among 472 cities and towns in Colorado.
- The median household income is $107,679, 13% above the Colorado median of $95,470.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $499,500 (7% below Colorado) and median rent is $1,779 a month.
Local data for Brighton, CO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Brighton, CO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$107,679
Poverty rate
9.4%
Median home value
$499,500
Median rent
$1,779/mo
Homeownership
71.5%
Bachelor's or higher
23.5%
Median age
34.0
Average commute
31.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (12,476), German Americans (8,178), Irish Americans (2,948).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Adams County. PPP loans are for Brighton.
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
$4.51B
FY 2026, $8,674 per person
How people get to work
Brighton, CO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.1%
- Carpooled9.8%
- Public transit1.3%
- Walked0.5%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
- Worked from home13.4%
Average one-way commute: 31.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Brighton, CO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
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
90° / 16°F
14.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Brighton, CO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.4%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
9.6%
U.S. 12.1% -2.5 pts
Smoking
13.4%
U.S. 12.8% +0.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
16.8%
U.S. 11.1% +5.7 pts
ZIP codes in Brighton
1 in or overlapping Brighton. Population shown
Cities near Brighton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Todd CreekCensus-designated place | 2.8 mi | 9.9 |
| LochbuieTown | 5.5 mi | 3.7 |
| ThorntonCity | 7.7 mi | 36.5 |
| Commerce CityCity | 8.7 mi | 36.6 |
| Fort LuptonCity | 8.7 mi | 13.2 |
| DaconoCity | 8.8 mi | 9.3 |
| Aristocrat RanchettesCensus-designated place | 9.8 mi | 1.2 |
| NorthglennCity | 10 mi | 7.4 |
| DerbyCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.7 |
| HudsonTown | 12 mi | 5.9 |
| BroomfieldCity | 12 mi | 33 |
| WelbyCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 3.7 |
| ErieTown | 12 mi | 21.4 |
| Federal HeightsCity | 13 mi | 1.8 |
| FrederickTown | 13 mi | 15.2 |
| WestminsterCity | 14 mi | 31.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Brighton, CO in?
- Brighton is in Adams County, Colorado.
- What ZIP codes are in Brighton, CO?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Brighton include 80601.
- What is the population of Brighton, CO?
- About 42,059 people live in Brighton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Brighton?
- Nearby places include Todd Creek (2.8 mi), Lochbuie (5.5 mi), Thornton (7.7 mi), Commerce City (8.7 mi), Fort Lupton (8.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023