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Watkins, CO

Census-designated place in Arapahoe County, Colorado. ZIP codes: 80137.

Population

847

Land area

24.7sq mi

People per sq mi

34

ZIP codes

1

Watkins and its ZIP codes

Full map

Watkins at a glance

  • Watkins is 39% less dense than Colorado as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $158,173 a year, 66% more than the Colorado figure of $95,470.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $650,500 (21% above Colorado).

Local data for Watkins, CO

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Watkins, CO, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$158,173

Poverty rate

3.4%

Median home value

$650,500

Homeownership

100.0%

Bachelor's or higher

25.3%

Median age

41.6

Average commute

32.7 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (246), Mexican Americans (134), Irish Americans (101).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Arapahoe County. PPP loans are for Watkins.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.6%

Aug 2026, +0.8 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$88,823

340,945 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$84,131

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$4B

FY 2026, $6,120 per person

PPP loans

$3.8M

69 loans, 477 jobs reported

Arapahoe County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

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

  • Drove alone89.6%
  • Carpooled3.2%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked1.3%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home6.0%

Average one-way commute: 32.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Watkins, CO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: hail

Storm events since 1996

1,358

Countywide, mostly hail

Flood insurance policies

677

0.3% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

90° / 19°F

14.5 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Watkins, CO, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

26.5%

U.S. 33.3% -6.8 pts

Diabetes

8.4%

U.S. 12.1% -3.7 pts

Smoking

11.1%

U.S. 12.8% -1.7 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

10.0%

U.S. 11.1% -1.1 pts

ZIP codes in Watkins

1 in or overlapping Watkins. Population shown

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Cities near Watkins

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Aetna EstatesCensus-designated place6.4 mi0.1
BennettTown8.2 mi6.9
Brick CenterCensus-designated place8.7 mi5.8
AuroraCity11 mi164.1
StrasburgCensus-designated place13 mi20.8
FoxfieldTown14 mi1.3
Comanche CreekCensus-designated place14 mi21.7
Commerce CityCity15 mi36.6
ParkerTown16 mi22.4
Cherry CreekCensus-designated place17 mi1.7
StonegateCensus-designated place17 mi1.8
Dove ValleyCensus-designated place17 mi3.1
Four Square MileCensus-designated place17 mi2.7
Grand View EstatesCensus-designated place17 mi1
Sierra RidgeCensus-designated place18 mi0.5
InvernessCensus-designated place18 mi1.1

Frequently asked questions

What county is Watkins, CO in?
Watkins is in Arapahoe County, Colorado.
What ZIP codes are in Watkins, CO?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Watkins include 80137.
What is the population of Watkins, CO?
About 847 people live in Watkins, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Watkins?
Nearby places include Aetna Estates (6.4 mi), Bennett (8.2 mi), Brick Center (8.7 mi), Aurora (11 mi), Strasburg (13 mi).

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