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Fairmount, CO
Census-designated place in Jefferson County, Colorado. ZIP codes: 80002.
Population
9,902
Land area
6.1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,628
ZIP codes
1
Fairmount and its ZIP codes
Fairmount at a glance
- Fairmount is about 29 times as dense as Colorado as a whole.
- It is the 71st most populous of 472 cities and towns in Colorado.
- Households here earn a median of $163,600 a year, 71% more than the Colorado figure of $95,470.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $827,600 (53% above Colorado) and median rent is $2,679 a month.
Local data for Fairmount, CO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Fairmount, CO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$163,600
Poverty rate
2.9%
Median home value
$827,600
Median rent
$2,679/mo
Homeownership
91.7%
Bachelor's or higher
65.2%
Median age
43.5
Average commute
23.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,331), Irish Americans (1,224), Italian Americans (624).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jefferson County. PPP loans are for Fairmount.
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Aug 2026, +0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$83,307
247,248 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$88,698
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$5.84B
FY 2026, $10,011 per person
How people get to work
Fairmount, CO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone62.5%
- Carpooled4.8%
- Public transit1.1%
- Walked1.6%
- Bicycle0.6%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
- Worked from home28.6%
Average one-way commute: 23.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Fairmount, CO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
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
88° / 17°F
17.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone5 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Fairmount, CO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
21.7%
U.S. 33.3% -11.6 pts
Diabetes
8.2%
U.S. 12.1% -3.9 pts
Smoking
8.4%
U.S. 12.8% -4.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.4%
U.S. 11.1% -5.7 pts
ZIP codes in Fairmount
1 in or overlapping Fairmount. Population shown
Cities near Fairmount
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ApplewoodCensus-designated place | 2.9 mi | 4.1 |
| Wheat RidgeCity | 3.2 mi | 9.3 |
| West Pleasant ViewCensus-designated place | 4 mi | 1.5 |
| GoldenCity | 4.1 mi | 9.6 |
| East Pleasant ViewCensus-designated place | 4.4 mi | 0.1 |
| ArvadaCity | 5 mi | 39 |
| LakesideTown | 5.9 mi | 0.2 |
| Mountain ViewTown | 6 mi | 0.1 |
| EdgewaterCity | 6.3 mi | 0.7 |
| BerkleyCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 3.6 |
| Shaw HeightsCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 0.7 |
| LakewoodCity | 8.2 mi | 43.5 |
| GeneseeCensus-designated place | 9.1 mi | 6.6 |
| MorrisonTown | 9.2 mi | 1.6 |
| Twin LakesCensus-designated place | 9.2 mi | 1.6 |
| IdledaleCensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Fairmount, CO in?
- Fairmount is in Jefferson County, Colorado.
- What ZIP codes are in Fairmount, CO?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Fairmount include 80002.
- What is the population of Fairmount, CO?
- About 9,902 people live in Fairmount, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Fairmount?
- Nearby places include Applewood (2.9 mi), Wheat Ridge (3.2 mi), West Pleasant View (4 mi), Golden (4.1 mi), East Pleasant View (4.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023