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Centennial, CO
City in Arapahoe County, Colorado. ZIP codes: 80015, 80016, 80111, 80112, 80121, 80122.
Population
108,201
Land area
30.2sq mi
People per sq mi
3,588
ZIP codes
6
Centennial and its ZIP codes
Centennial at a glance
- Centennial is about 63 times as dense as Colorado as a whole.
- It is the 11th most populous of 472 cities and towns in Colorado.
- Households here earn a median of $131,928 a year, 38% more than the Colorado figure of $95,470.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $658,100 (22% above Colorado) and median rent is $2,148 a month.
Local data for Centennial, CO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Centennial, CO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$131,928
Poverty rate
3.3%
Median home value
$658,100
Median rent
$2,148/mo
Homeownership
80.6%
Bachelor's or higher
62.6%
Median age
42.0
Average commute
25.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (23,276), Irish Americans (15,791), Mexican Americans (6,401).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Arapahoe County. PPP loans are for Centennial.
Unemployment rate
4.6%
Aug 2026, +0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$88,823
340,945 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$84,131
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$4.01B
FY 2026, $6,120 per person
PPP loans
$66.44M
1,167 loans, 9,572 jobs reported
How people get to work
Centennial, CO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone63.6%
- Carpooled5.7%
- Public transit0.9%
- Walked1.6%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
- Worked from home26.9%
Average one-way commute: 25.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Centennial, CO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
1,358
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
677
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 19°F
15.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Centennial, CO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
23.1%
U.S. 33.3% -10.2 pts
Diabetes
7.3%
U.S. 12.1% -4.8 pts
Smoking
8.0%
U.S. 12.8% -4.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.9%
U.S. 11.1% -4.2 pts
ZIP codes in Centennial
6 in or overlapping Centennial. Population shown
Cities near Centennial
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Greenwood VillageCity | 1.3 mi | 8.3 |
| Cherry Hills VillageCity | 2.5 mi | 6.2 |
| LittletonCity | 3.6 mi | 12.6 |
| Acres GreenCensus-designated place | 4 mi | 0.6 |
| EnglewoodCity | 4 mi | 6.6 |
| InvernessCensus-designated place | 4.4 mi | 1.1 |
| Cherry CreekCensus-designated place | 4.4 mi | 1.7 |
| Holly HillsCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 0.6 |
| Highlands RanchCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 24.3 |
| Columbine ValleyTown | 4.9 mi | 1 |
| SheridanCity | 5.1 mi | 2.2 |
| Dove ValleyCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 3.1 |
| MeridianCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 2.6 |
| Bow MarTown | 6 mi | 0.7 |
| Lone TreeCity | 6 mi | 9.8 |
| Four Square MileCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 2.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Centennial, CO in?
- Centennial is in Arapahoe County, Colorado.
- What ZIP codes are in Centennial, CO?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Centennial include 80015, 80016, 80111, 80112, 80121, 80122.
- What is the population of Centennial, CO?
- About 108,201 people live in Centennial, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Centennial?
- Nearby places include Greenwood Village (1.3 mi), Cherry Hills Village (2.5 mi), Littleton (3.6 mi), Acres Green (4 mi), Englewood (4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023