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Columbine, CO

Census-designated place in Jefferson County, Colorado. ZIP codes: 80123, 80128.

Population

25,478

Land area

6.6sq mi

People per sq mi

3,841

ZIP codes

2

Columbine and its ZIP codes

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Columbine at a glance

  • Columbine is about 68 times as dense as Colorado as a whole.
  • It is the 34th most populous of 472 cities and towns in Colorado.
  • Households here earn a median of $131,232 a year, 37% more than the Colorado figure of $95,470.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $617,200 (14% above Colorado) and median rent is $2,448 a month.

Local data for Columbine, CO

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Columbine, CO, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$131,232

Poverty rate

4.3%

Median home value

$617,200

Median rent

$2,448/mo

Homeownership

89.3%

Bachelor's or higher

53.2%

Median age

40.6

Average commute

26.4 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (5,818), Irish Americans (3,478), Mexican Americans (2,146).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jefferson County. PPP loans are for Columbine.

Details

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

Jefferson County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

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

  • Drove alone68.6%
  • Carpooled6.5%
  • Public transit0.4%
  • Walked0.9%
  • Bicycle0.7%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
  • Worked from home22.4%

Average one-way commute: 26.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Columbine, CO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

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° / 19°F

16.6 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Columbine, CO, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

22.5%

U.S. 33.3% -10.8 pts

Diabetes

8.6%

U.S. 12.1% -3.5 pts

Smoking

9.2%

U.S. 12.8% -3.6 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

6.8%

U.S. 11.1% -4.3 pts

ZIP codes in Columbine

2 in or overlapping Columbine. Population shown

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Cities near Columbine

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Columbine ValleyTown2.2 mi1
Ken CarylCensus-designated place2.5 mi9.8
Bow MarTown3.2 mi0.7
LittletonCity3.3 mi12.6
Dakota RidgeCensus-designated place4.4 mi9.4
SheridanCity5.1 mi2.2
Highlands RanchCensus-designated place6.1 mi24.3
EnglewoodCity6.1 mi6.6
Sterling RanchCensus-designated place6.3 mi5.5
CentennialCity7 mi30.2
MorrisonTown7.3 mi1.6
LakewoodCity7.4 mi43.5
Cherry Hills VillageCity7.6 mi6.2
LouviersCensus-designated place8 mi1.6
Greenwood VillageCity8.1 mi8.3
Roxborough ParkCensus-designated place9.2 mi9.2

Frequently asked questions

What county is Columbine, CO in?
Columbine is in Jefferson County, Colorado.
What ZIP codes are in Columbine, CO?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Columbine include 80123, 80128.
What is the population of Columbine, CO?
About 25,478 people live in Columbine, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Columbine?
Nearby places include Columbine Valley (2.2 mi), Ken Caryl (2.5 mi), Bow Mar (3.2 mi), Littleton (3.3 mi), Dakota Ridge (4.4 mi).

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

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