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Highlands Ranch, CO
Census-designated place in Douglas County, Colorado. ZIP codes: 80126, 80129, 80130.
Population
102,257
Land area
24.3sq mi
People per sq mi
4,214
ZIP codes
3
Highlands Ranch and its ZIP codes
Highlands Ranch at a glance
- Highlands Ranch is about 74 times as dense as Colorado as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 13th among 472 cities and towns in Colorado.
- The median household income is $159,307, 67% above the Colorado median of $95,470.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $712,700 (32% above Colorado) and median rent is $2,531 a month.
Local data for Highlands Ranch, CO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Highlands Ranch, CO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$159,307
Poverty rate
2.9%
Median home value
$712,700
Median rent
$2,531/mo
Homeownership
78.1%
Bachelor's or higher
67.8%
Median age
41.5
Average commute
24.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (22,131), Irish Americans (13,855), Italian Americans (7,345).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Douglas County. PPP loans are for Highlands Ranch.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Sep 2026, +0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$88,811
149,592 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$107,204
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$4.4B
FY 2026, $12,267 per person
PPP loans
$147M
2,576 loans, 16,148 jobs reported
How people get to work
Highlands Ranch, CO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone61.0%
- Carpooled3.3%
- Public transit0.7%
- Walked0.8%
- Bicycle0.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
- Worked from home33.0%
Average one-way commute: 24.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Highlands Ranch, CO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
1,440
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
311
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 Highlands Ranch, CO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
24.8%
U.S. 33.3% -8.5 pts
Diabetes
6.7%
U.S. 12.1% -5.4 pts
Smoking
7.4%
U.S. 12.8% -5.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.5%
U.S. 11.1% -5.6 pts
Compare Highlands Ranch with other cities
Income, home prices, rent and crime, side by side
ZIP codes in Highlands Ranch
3 in or overlapping Highlands Ranch. Population shown
Cities near Highlands Ranch
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Acres GreenCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 0.6 |
| LouviersCensus-designated place | 4.4 mi | 1.6 |
| LittletonCity | 4.5 mi | 12.6 |
| CentennialCity | 4.7 mi | 30.2 |
| Sterling RanchCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 5.5 |
| Columbine ValleyTown | 5.4 mi | 1 |
| Lone TreeCity | 5.6 mi | 9.8 |
| Greenwood VillageCity | 6 mi | 8.3 |
| ColumbineCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 6.6 |
| Castle PinesCity | 6.1 mi | 9.6 |
| InvernessCensus-designated place | 6.3 mi | 1.1 |
| MeridianCensus-designated place | 6.3 mi | 2.6 |
| SedaliaCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 1.4 |
| Cherry Hills VillageCity | 7.1 mi | 6.2 |
| Bow MarTown | 7.4 mi | 0.7 |
| Dove ValleyCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 3.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Highlands Ranch, CO in?
- Highlands Ranch is in Douglas County, Colorado.
- What ZIP codes are in Highlands Ranch, CO?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Highlands Ranch include 80126, 80129, 80130.
- What is the population of Highlands Ranch, CO?
- About 102,257 people live in Highlands Ranch, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Highlands Ranch?
- Nearby places include Acres Green (4.3 mi), Louviers (4.4 mi), Littleton (4.5 mi), Centennial (4.7 mi), Sterling Ranch (4.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023