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Shaw Heights, CO
Census-designated place in Adams County, Colorado.
Population
5,565
Land area
0.7sq mi
People per sq mi
8,226
ZIP codes
0
Shaw Heights and its ZIP codes
Shaw Heights at a glance
- Shaw Heights is about 145 times as dense as Colorado as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $86,250 a year, 10% less than the Colorado figure of $95,470.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $482,800 (10% below Colorado) and median rent is $2,125 a month.
Local data for Shaw Heights, CO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Shaw Heights, CO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$86,250
Poverty rate
12.3%
Median home value
$482,800
Median rent
$2,125/mo
Homeownership
82.1%
Bachelor's or higher
25.9%
Median age
33.9
Average commute
28.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (2,215), German Americans (546), Irish Americans (307).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Adams County. PPP loans are for Shaw Heights.
Unemployment rate
4.6%
Sep 2026, +0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$75,431
249,734 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,273
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$4.5B
FY 2026, $8,674 per person
How people get to work
Shaw Heights, CO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone64.9%
- Carpooled7.7%
- Public transit1.7%
- Walked0.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.7%
- Worked from home22.6%
Average one-way commute: 28.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Shaw Heights, CO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
1,055
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
283
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 19°F
14.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Shaw Heights, CO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.2%
U.S. 33.3% -1.1 pts
Diabetes
10.4%
U.S. 12.1% -1.7 pts
Smoking
13.8%
U.S. 12.8% +1.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
17.1%
U.S. 11.1% +6.0 pts
Cities near Shaw Heights
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Federal HeightsCity | 1.5 mi | 1.8 |
| SherrelwoodCensus-designated place | 2.2 mi | 2.5 |
| WestminsterCity | 2.6 mi | 31.6 |
| Twin LakesCensus-designated place | 3.2 mi | 1.6 |
| ArvadaCity | 3.2 mi | 39 |
| BerkleyCensus-designated place | 3.4 mi | 3.6 |
| NorthglennCity | 4.2 mi | 7.4 |
| WelbyCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 3.7 |
| North WashingtonCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 5.2 |
| LakesideTown | 5.1 mi | 0.2 |
| Mountain ViewTown | 5.6 mi | 0.1 |
| DerbyCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 1.7 |
| Wheat RidgeCity | 6.7 mi | 9.3 |
| ThorntonCity | 6.8 mi | 36.5 |
| EdgewaterCity | 7.4 mi | 0.7 |
| BroomfieldCity | 7.7 mi | 33 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Shaw Heights, CO in?
- Shaw Heights is in Adams County, Colorado.
- What is the population of Shaw Heights, CO?
- About 5,565 people live in Shaw Heights, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Shaw Heights?
- Nearby places include Federal Heights (1.5 mi), Sherrelwood (2.2 mi), Westminster (2.6 mi), Twin Lakes (3.2 mi), Arvada (3.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023