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Parker, CO
Town in Douglas County, Colorado. ZIP codes: 80134, 80138.
Population
61,783
Land area
22.4sq mi
People per sq mi
2,752
ZIP codes
2
Parker and its ZIP codes
Parker at a glance
- Parker is about 49 times as dense as Colorado as a whole.
- It is the 20th most populous of 472 cities and towns in Colorado.
- Households here earn a median of $133,369 a year, 40% more than the Colorado figure of $95,470.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $646,300 (20% above Colorado) and median rent is $2,096 a month.
Local data for Parker, CO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Parker, CO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$133,369
Poverty rate
4.4%
Median home value
$646,300
Median rent
$2,096/mo
Homeownership
71.8%
Bachelor's or higher
56.0%
Median age
36.2
Average commute
26.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (12,432), Irish Americans (8,215), Mexican Americans (4,533).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Douglas County. PPP loans are for Parker.
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
$4.4B
FY 2026, $12,267 per person
PPP loans
$115M
2,059 loans, 14,099 jobs reported
How people get to work
Parker, CO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone65.0%
- Carpooled6.5%
- Public transit0.6%
- Walked1.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home26.2%
Average one-way commute: 26.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Parker, 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
88° / 15°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Parker, CO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
25.9%
U.S. 33.3% -7.4 pts
Diabetes
6.1%
U.S. 12.1% -6.0 pts
Smoking
8.7%
U.S. 12.8% -4.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.9%
U.S. 11.1% -4.2 pts
ZIP codes in Parker
2 in or overlapping Parker. Population shown
Cities near Parker
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| StonegateCensus-designated place | 3.9 mi | 1.8 |
| The PineryCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 10.4 |
| Stepping StoneCensus-designated place | 4.4 mi | 0.7 |
| Sierra RidgeCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 0.5 |
| Meridian VillageCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 0.5 |
| Grand View EstatesCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 1 |
| FoxfieldTown | 5.9 mi | 1.3 |
| MeridianCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 2.6 |
| Lone TreeCity | 7.1 mi | 9.8 |
| Dove ValleyCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 3.1 |
| InvernessCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 1.1 |
| FranktownCensus-designated place | 8.3 mi | 2.9 |
| Castle PinesCity | 8.8 mi | 9.6 |
| Acres GreenCensus-designated place | 9 mi | 0.6 |
| Cherry CreekCensus-designated place | 9.5 mi | 1.7 |
| Castle Pines VillageCensus-designated place | 9.6 mi | 4.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Parker, CO in?
- Parker is in Douglas County, Colorado.
- What ZIP codes are in Parker, CO?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Parker include 80134, 80138.
- What is the population of Parker, CO?
- About 61,783 people live in Parker, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Parker?
- Nearby places include Stonegate (3.9 mi), The Pinery (4.3 mi), Stepping Stone (4.4 mi), Sierra Ridge (4.5 mi), Meridian Village (4.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023