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ZIP Code 80602
Thornton, CO, Adams County
Population
44,783
Land area
30.7sq mi
People per sq mi
1,457
City
Thornton
ZIP 80602 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 80602 at a glance
- ZIP 80602 (Thornton) is about 26 times as dense as Colorado as a whole.
- The median household income is $151,737, 59% above the Colorado median of $95,470.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $667,000 (24% above Colorado) and median rent is $2,467 a month.
Local data for ZIP 80602
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 80602, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$151,737
Poverty rate
3.6%
Median home value
$667,000
Prices +0.4% in a year
Median rent
$2,467/mo
Homeownership
92.2%
Bachelor's or higher
43.2%
Median age
38.8
Average commute
30.6 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
616
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
3,698
$157M annual payroll
PPP loans
$36.78M
814 loans
Campaign donations
$137K
39% D, 17% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 80602, 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
90° / 16°F
14.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 80602, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
29.9%
U.S. 33.3% -3.4 pts
Diabetes
8.0%
U.S. 12.1% -4.1 pts
Smoking
11.1%
U.S. 12.8% -1.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.6%
U.S. 11.1% -1.5 pts
Cities in ZIP 80602
ZIP codes near 80602
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 80241Thornton | 2.1 mi | 6.6 |
| 80233Thornton | 3.6 mi | 9.1 |
| 80023Broomfield | 4.9 mi | 18.5 |
| 80234Westminster | 5 mi | 7 |
| 80640Commerce City | 5 mi | 13 |
| 80601Brighton | 6 mi | 26.2 |
| 80260Federal Heights | 7 mi | 4.8 |
| 80229Welby | 7 mi | 12.5 |
| 80024Derby | 7 mi | 0 |
| 80020Broomfield | 7.4 mi | 19.8 |
| 80031Westminster | 7.7 mi | 8.4 |
| 80022Commerce City | 8.6 mi | 79.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 80602?
- ZIP code 80602 is in Thornton, CO (Adams County).
- What county is ZIP code 80602 in?
- ZIP code 80602 is mostly in Adams County, Colorado.
- How many people live in ZIP code 80602?
- About 44,783 people live in the 80602 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.