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Sunshine, CO

Census-designated place in Boulder County, Colorado.

Population

330

Land area

1.7sq mi

People per sq mi

191

ZIP codes

0

Sunshine and its ZIP codes

Full map

Sunshine at a glance

  • Sunshine is about 3.4 times as dense as Colorado as a whole.

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Boulder County. PPP loans are for Sunshine.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.6%

Aug 2026, +0.7 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$101,259

191,487 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$104,808

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$3.2B

FY 2026, $9,642 per person

Boulder County economyFederal spending

Environment and hazard risk

Sunshine, CO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: lightning

Storm events since 1996

1,987

Countywide, mostly winter storm

Flood insurance policies

2,543

2.3% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

88° / 22°F

21.2 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Sunshine, CO, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

18.1%

U.S. 33.3% -15.2 pts

Diabetes

9.2%

U.S. 12.1% -2.9 pts

Smoking

9.0%

U.S. 12.8% -3.8 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

4.9%

U.S. 11.1% -6.2 pts

Cities near Sunshine

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
CrismanCensus-designated place1.3 mi1.5
GlendaleCensus-designated place1.7 mi1.3
Lazy AcresCensus-designated place2.3 mi5.3
Mountain MeadowsCensus-designated place2.5 mi1.7
Seven HillsCensus-designated place2.5 mi0.5
Gold HillCensus-designated place2.7 mi2.1
Pine Brook HillCensus-designated place3.3 mi3
Tall TimberCensus-designated place3.5 mi0.6
SugarloafCensus-designated place3.6 mi2.2
JamestownTown4.1 mi0.6
Bark RanchCensus-designated place5.5 mi0.9
AltonaCensus-designated place5.9 mi1.7
Hidden LakeCensus-designated place6.5 mi0.6
BoulderCity6.6 mi26.9
St. Ann HighlandsCensus-designated place7.1 mi1.4
WardTown7.8 mi0.5

Frequently asked questions

What county is Sunshine, CO in?
Sunshine is in Boulder County, Colorado.
What is the population of Sunshine, CO?
About 330 people live in Sunshine, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Sunshine?
Nearby places include Crisman (1.3 mi), Glendale (1.7 mi), Lazy Acres (2.3 mi), Mountain Meadows (2.5 mi), Seven Hills (2.5 mi).

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