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Meridian, CO

Census-designated place in Douglas County, Colorado. ZIP codes: 80112.

Population

5,634

Land area

2.6sq mi

People per sq mi

2,199

ZIP codes

1

Meridian and its ZIP codes

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Meridian at a glance

  • Meridian is about 39 times as dense as Colorado as a whole.
  • The median household income is $89,877, 6% below the Colorado median of $95,470.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $581,100 (8% above Colorado) and median rent is $1,992 a month.

Local data for Meridian, CO

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Meridian, CO, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$89,877

Poverty rate

8.8%

Median home value

$581,100

Median rent

$1,992/mo

Homeownership

14.1%

Bachelor's or higher

46.1%

Median age

32.0

Average commute

19.2 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,064), Irish Americans (552), Mexican Americans (448).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Douglas County. PPP loans are for Meridian.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.2%

Aug 2026, +0.6 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$88,811

149,592 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$107,204

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$4.39B

FY 2026, $12,267 per person

Douglas County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

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

  • Drove alone77.3%
  • Carpooled5.9%
  • Public transit0.5%
  • Walked2.5%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
  • Worked from home12.9%

Average one-way commute: 19.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Meridian, CO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

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

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Meridian, CO, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

24.4%

U.S. 33.3% -8.9 pts

Diabetes

5.5%

U.S. 12.1% -6.6 pts

Smoking

8.3%

U.S. 12.8% -4.5 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

7.6%

U.S. 11.1% -3.5 pts

ZIP codes in Meridian

1 in or overlapping Meridian. Population shown

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Cities near Meridian

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Lone TreeCity1.1 mi9.8
Grand View EstatesCensus-designated place1.8 mi1
InvernessCensus-designated place2 mi1.1
Meridian VillageCensus-designated place2.1 mi0.5
Dove ValleyCensus-designated place2.2 mi3.1
Acres GreenCensus-designated place2.3 mi0.6
Sierra RidgeCensus-designated place2.3 mi0.5
StonegateCensus-designated place2.9 mi1.8
Stepping StoneCensus-designated place2.9 mi0.7
Cherry CreekCensus-designated place4.3 mi1.7
FoxfieldTown4.5 mi1.3
Castle PinesCity5.8 mi9.6
Greenwood VillageCity5.8 mi8.3
CentennialCity5.9 mi30.2
Highlands RanchCensus-designated place6.3 mi24.3
ParkerTown6.7 mi22.4

Frequently asked questions

What county is Meridian, CO in?
Meridian is in Douglas County, Colorado.
What ZIP codes are in Meridian, CO?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Meridian include 80112.
What is the population of Meridian, CO?
About 5,634 people live in Meridian, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Meridian?
Nearby places include Lone Tree (1.1 mi), Grand View Estates (1.8 mi), Inverness (2 mi), Meridian Village (2.1 mi), Dove Valley (2.2 mi).

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