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Sterling Ranch, CO
Census-designated place in Douglas County, Colorado. ZIP codes: 80125.
Population
4,213
Land area
5.5sq mi
People per sq mi
762
ZIP codes
1
Sterling Ranch and its ZIP codes
Sterling Ranch at a glance
- Sterling Ranch is about 13 times as dense as Colorado as a whole.
- The median household income is $206,719, about 2.2 times the Colorado median of $95,470.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $802,000 (49% above Colorado) and median rent is more than $3,500 a month.
Housing and community stats
Sterling Ranch, CO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$206,719
Poverty rate
2.0%
Median home value
$802,000
Median rent
$3,500+/mo
Homeownership
91.3%
Bachelor's or higher
75.0%
Median age
36.9
Average commute
28.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (765), Irish Americans (432), Italian Americans (409).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Douglas County. PPP loans are for Sterling 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
$62.4M
469 loans, 5,205 jobs reported
How people get to work
Sterling Ranch, CO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone57.0%
- Carpooled1.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home40.4%
Average one-way commute: 28.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Sterling 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° / 17°F
18.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Sterling Ranch, CO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
25.2%
U.S. 33.3% -8.1 pts
Diabetes
5.5%
U.S. 12.1% -6.6 pts
Smoking
7.6%
U.S. 12.8% -5.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.7%
U.S. 11.1% -5.4 pts
ZIP codes in Sterling Ranch
1 in or overlapping Sterling Ranch. Population shown
Cities near Sterling Ranch
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LouviersCensus-designated place | 2.5 mi | 1.6 |
| Roxborough ParkCensus-designated place | 3.4 mi | 9.2 |
| Highlands RanchCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 24.3 |
| SedaliaCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 1.4 |
| ColumbineCensus-designated place | 6.3 mi | 6.6 |
| Ken CarylCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 9.8 |
| LittletonCity | 7.2 mi | 12.6 |
| Columbine ValleyTown | 7.3 mi | 1 |
| Castle PinesCity | 8.2 mi | 9.6 |
| Castle Pines VillageCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 4.5 |
| Acres GreenCensus-designated place | 9.1 mi | 0.6 |
| Bow MarTown | 9.1 mi | 0.7 |
| CentennialCity | 9.3 mi | 30.2 |
| Dakota RidgeCensus-designated place | 9.9 mi | 9.4 |
| Lone TreeCity | 9.9 mi | 9.8 |
| SheridanCity | 10 mi | 2.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Sterling Ranch, CO in?
- Sterling Ranch is in Douglas County, Colorado.
- What ZIP codes are in Sterling Ranch, CO?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Sterling Ranch include 80125.
- What is the population of Sterling Ranch, CO?
- About 4,213 people live in Sterling Ranch, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Sterling Ranch?
- Nearby places include Louviers (2.5 mi), Roxborough Park (3.4 mi), Highlands Ranch (4.9 mi), Sedalia (5 mi), Columbine (6.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023