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Derby, CO
Census-designated place in Adams County, Colorado. ZIP codes: 80024.
Population
8,453
Land area
1.7sq mi
People per sq mi
4,830
ZIP codes
1
Derby and its ZIP codes
Derby at a glance
- Derby is about 85 times as dense as Colorado as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 86th among 472 cities and towns in Colorado.
- The median household income is $82,138, 14% below the Colorado median of $95,470.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $353,000 (35% below Colorado) and median rent is $1,689 a month.
Local data for Derby, CO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Derby, CO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$82,138
Poverty rate
8.1%
Median home value
$353,000
Median rent
$1,689/mo
Homeownership
70.9%
Bachelor's or higher
15.5%
Median age
33.1
Average commute
25.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (5,101), German Americans (431), Italian Americans (263).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Adams County. PPP loans are for Derby.
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
PPP loans
$305K
5 loans, 18 jobs reported
How people get to work
Derby, CO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.3%
- Carpooled7.4%
- Public transit3.9%
- Walked3.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home7.9%
Average one-way commute: 25.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Derby, 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° / 18°F
15.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Derby, CO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.5%
U.S. 33.3% +2.2 pts
Diabetes
11.6%
U.S. 12.1% -0.5 pts
Smoking
14.9%
U.S. 12.8% +2.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
28.4%
U.S. 11.1% +17.3 pts
ZIP codes in Derby
1 in or overlapping Derby. Population shown
Cities near Derby
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WelbyCensus-designated place | 2.3 mi | 3.7 |
| North WashingtonCensus-designated place | 3.8 mi | 5.2 |
| Twin LakesCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 1.6 |
| SherrelwoodCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 2.5 |
| NorthglennCity | 5 mi | 7.4 |
| Federal HeightsCity | 5.3 mi | 1.8 |
| ThorntonCity | 5.4 mi | 36.5 |
| DenverCity | 5.4 mi | 153.1 |
| BerkleyCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 3.6 |
| Shaw HeightsCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 0.7 |
| WestminsterCity | 7.6 mi | 31.6 |
| Commerce CityCity | 8.1 mi | 36.6 |
| LakesideTown | 8.2 mi | 0.2 |
| Mountain ViewTown | 8.4 mi | 0.1 |
| ArvadaCity | 9.2 mi | 39 |
| GlendaleCity | 9.4 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Derby, CO in?
- Derby is in Adams County, Colorado.
- What ZIP codes are in Derby, CO?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Derby include 80024.
- What is the population of Derby, CO?
- About 8,453 people live in Derby, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Derby?
- Nearby places include Welby (2.3 mi), North Washington (3.8 mi), Twin Lakes (4.2 mi), Sherrelwood (4.3 mi), Northglenn (5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023