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Littleton, CO
City in Arapahoe County, Colorado. ZIP codes: 80120, 80122, 80123.
Population
44,710
Land area
12.6sq mi
People per sq mi
3,543
ZIP codes
3
Littleton and its ZIP codes
Littleton at a glance
- Littleton is about 63 times as dense as Colorado as a whole.
- It is the 21st most populous of 472 cities and towns in Colorado.
- Households here earn a median of $98,839 a year, 4% more than the Colorado figure of $95,470.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $630,600 (17% above Colorado) and median rent is $1,819 a month.
Local data for Littleton, CO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Littleton, CO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$98,839
Poverty rate
6.1%
Median home value
$630,600
Median rent
$1,819/mo
Homeownership
61.2%
Bachelor's or higher
56.8%
Median age
40.8
Average commute
25.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (8,863), Irish Americans (7,056), Mexican Americans (4,082).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Arapahoe County. PPP loans are for Littleton.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Sep 2026, +0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$88,823
340,945 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$84,131
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$4B
FY 2026, $6,120 per person
PPP loans
$136M
1,313 loans, 14,160 jobs reported
How people get to work
Littleton, CO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone65.3%
- Carpooled5.0%
- Public transit2.9%
- Walked1.5%
- Bicycle0.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.8%
- Worked from home23.2%
Average one-way commute: 25.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Littleton, 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
86° / 19°F
16.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Littleton, CO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
24.3%
U.S. 33.3% -9.0 pts
Diabetes
7.7%
U.S. 12.1% -4.4 pts
Smoking
9.0%
U.S. 12.8% -3.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.5%
U.S. 11.1% -2.6 pts
ZIP codes in Littleton
3 in or overlapping Littleton. Population shown
Cities near Littleton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Columbine ValleyTown | 1.4 mi | 1 |
| Bow MarTown | 3 mi | 0.7 |
| ColumbineCensus-designated place | 3.3 mi | 6.6 |
| SheridanCity | 3.5 mi | 2.2 |
| CentennialCity | 3.6 mi | 30.2 |
| EnglewoodCity | 3.7 mi | 6.6 |
| Highlands RanchCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 24.3 |
| Cherry Hills VillageCity | 4.5 mi | 6.2 |
| Greenwood VillageCity | 4.8 mi | 8.3 |
| Ken CarylCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 9.8 |
| Acres GreenCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 0.6 |
| Holly HillsCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 0.6 |
| Dakota RidgeCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 9.4 |
| Sterling RanchCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 5.5 |
| LakewoodCity | 7.7 mi | 43.5 |
| InvernessCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Littleton, CO in?
- Littleton is in Arapahoe County, Colorado.
- What ZIP codes are in Littleton, CO?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Littleton include 80120, 80122, 80123.
- What is the population of Littleton, CO?
- About 44,710 people live in Littleton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Littleton?
- Nearby places include Columbine Valley (1.4 mi), Bow Mar (3 mi), Columbine (3.3 mi), Sheridan (3.5 mi), Centennial (3.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023