Zip Code 80601
Brighton, Colorado — Adams County
📍 ZIP code 80601 is in Brighton, Adams County, Colorado.
ZIP code 80601 is located in Brighton, Adams County, Colorado. It is a zip code in the Mountain (MST/MDT) Time Zone with an estimated population of 41,301. The area code for ZIP code 80601 is 719.
Quick Answer
Zip code 80601 is in Brighton, Colorado (Adams County). It has a population of 41,301, median household income of $99,031, and median home value of $471,900.
Population
41,301
Income
$99,031
Home Value
$471,900
Climate
90°F / 16°F
About Zip Code 80601
Zip code 80601 is located in Brighton, Colorado, within Adams County. Home to approximately 41,301 residents, this area sits at an elevation of 5028 ft and falls within the Mountain (MST/MDT) timezone. The local area code is 719.
The median household income is $99,031 per year, which is above the national median of $70,784. Homes in this zip code have a median value of $471,900, and the cost of living index is 138 (38% above the national average of 100).
Summers average a high of 90°F while winters drop to 16°F. The area receives about 14 in of rain and 35 in of snow annually. The zip code covers 26.8 square miles of land area and 0.6 square miles of water.
Key Statistics
41,301
$99,031
$471,900
Mountain (MST/MDT)
719
5028 ft
26.8 sq mi
34.7
13,885
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Compare With Nearby Zip Codes
| Metric | 80601 | 80022 | 80640 | 80241 | 80233 | 80249 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City | Brighton, CO | Commerce City, CO | Henderson, CO | Northglenn, CO | Northglenn, CO | Denver, CO |
| Population | 41,301 | 59,556 | 14,073 | 33,393 | 47,692 | 41,209 |
| Median Income | $99,031 | $98,858 | $111,145 | $107,553 | $85,132 | $97,457 |
| Home Value | $471,900 | $448,400 | $464,400 | $502,300 | $441,300 | $457,500 |
| Cost of Living | 138 | 138 | 150 | 155 | 131 | 141 |
| Median Age | 34.7 | 34.1 | 33.8 | 36.3 | 34.5 | 31.5 |
Cost of Living
100 = National Average. Brighton's cost of living is 38% above the national average.
vs. State Avg
Above
Affordability
Expensive
Income-to-Home
4.8x
Demographics
Zip code 80601 has a population of 41,301 people with a median age of 34.7. There are 13,885 housing units in this area.
Racial & Ethnic Composition
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates.
Population History
Brighton (80601) population trend from 2010 to 2024
↑ 35.0%Source: U.S. Census Bureau estimates and American Community Survey data.
Climate & Weather
90°F
16°F
14 in
35 in
Brighton experiences hot summers with average highs around 90°F. Winters are cold with lows averaging 16°F. With 35 in of annual snowfall, residents should be prepared for significant winter weather.
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Housing & Economy
Median Home Value
$471,900
Median Household Income
$99,031
With 13,885 housing units across 26.8 square miles, 80601 has a housing density of 518 units per square mile. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.8x.
Location & Geography
Latitude
39.9622°
Longitude
-104.8079°
Land Area
26.8 sq mi
Water Area
0.6 sq mi
Nearby Zip Codes
Zip codes closest to 80601 (Brighton, CO) with distances:
ZIP Codes with Similar Income Nationwide
The five U.S. ZIP codes whose median household income is closest to 80601's $99,031. A way to compare Brighton to economically similar communities elsewhere in the country.
Computed from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates by the Zip Code Near Me Data Team.
ZIP Codes with Similar Demographics
The five U.S. ZIP codes whose racial and ethnic composition most closely matches 80601 (Brighton, CO). Similarity is measured by cosine distance on the five-category ACS demographic vector.
Computed from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates by the Zip Code Near Me Data Team.
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People Also Ask
What zip code is Brighton, Colorado?
Brighton, Colorado uses zip code 80601.
What county is zip code 80601 in?
Zip code 80601 is located in Adams County, Colorado.
What is the population of zip code 80601?
The population of zip code 80601 is 41,301 with a median age of 34.7.
Is 80601 in Brighton, Colorado?
Yes, zip code 80601 is in Brighton, Adams County, Colorado. The area code is 719.
Frequently Asked Questions
What city is zip code 80601 in?
Zip code 80601 is in Brighton, Colorado. It is part of Adams County and uses the Mountain (MST/MDT) timezone.
What is zip code 80601?
Zip code 80601 is a U.S. postal code in Brighton, Colorado (Adams County). It has a population of 41,301 and covers 26.8 square miles.
What is the population of zip code 80601?
The population of zip code 80601 (Brighton, CO) is 41,301 with a median age of 34.7. There are approximately 13,885 housing units in this area.
What is the median income in zip code 80601?
The median household income in zip code 80601 (Brighton, CO) is $99,031 per year. The cost of living index is 138 (100 = national average).
What is the average home price in zip code 80601?
The median home value in zip code 80601 (Brighton, CO) is $471,900. The cost of living index is 138 compared to the national average of 100.
What county is zip code 80601 in?
Zip code 80601 is located in Adams County, Colorado. The primary city is Brighton.
What is the area code for zip code 80601?
Zip code 80601 in Brighton, CO uses area code 719. It is located in the Mountain (MST/MDT) timezone.
Is zip code 80601 a good place to live?
Zip code 80601 (Brighton, CO) has a cost of living index of 138 (100 = national average), a median household income of $99,031, and median home values of $471,900. The median age is 34.7. Visit the full page for demographics, climate, and nearby zip code comparisons.
What is the cost of living in zip code 80601?
The cost of living index for zip code 80601 (Brighton, CO) is 138, where 100 represents the national average. This area is above the national average. Median home value: $471,900.
What schools serve zip code 80601?
Zip code 80601 in Brighton, Colorado is served by the local school district of Adams County. For specific school information, check your state's department of education or GreatSchools.org.
All demographic data on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. ZIP code boundary and delivery data is sourced from the United States Postal Service (USPS). Data is updated periodically and may not reflect the most current figures. Census Bureau ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) may differ slightly from USPS ZIP code boundaries.
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- U.S. Geological Survey National Elevation Dataset (NED), via the USGS Elevation Point Query Service. Mapped to each ZCTA centroid coordinates. Last refreshed 2026-05-19.
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