ZIP Code 80601 Demographics & Data

Insights on Brighton, CO (ZIP Code 80601)

Colorado

Demographics Data and In-depth Information About 80601

ZIP Code 80601 is associated with the U.S. city Brighton in Colorado (Adams County). The current population estimate for the ZIP Code is 40,766. About 12.3% of residents in ZIP Code 80601 are aged 62 years and older, and the region has a median age of 33.4 years. An estimated 21.0% in this Colorado region have a bachelor's degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $31,507. The median household income is $75,675, while about 7% of the population is living below the poverty line.

Population in 80601

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 80601 is 40,766.

Brighton, CO

The 80601 ZIP Code is associated with Brighton, CO in Adams County.

Area Codes associated with 80601

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 80601 include 303, and 720.

Sunrise / Sunset in 80601

Sunrise: 6:21 am
Sunset: 7:36 pm
Sunrise in 80601 6:21 am
Sunrise in 80601 7:36 pm

Weather forecast for 80601

This Afternoon's forecast for 80601: Sunny, with a high near 59. Northeast wind around 8 mph.

Current air quality in 80601

Air quality: Fair Air quality scale in 80601 Fair

Internet in 80601

Approximately 91.9% of households in ZIP Code 80601 have a computer, while about 84.4% of households have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 80601

Males make up an estimated 53.5% of the overall population in ZIP Code 80601, while females comprise about 46.5%.

Health Insurance in 80601

Approximately 16.1% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 80601 (Brighton, CO) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 80601

The median household income in ZIP Code 80601 is $75,675, while the region's mean household income is $93,069. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $31,507. The per capita income in ZIP Code 80601 of $31,507 is approximately 17.58% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $38,226. An estimated 6.7% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 29.47% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 22.2% of the population in 80601 earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, while an estimated 19.6% earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, and 2.4% of 80601 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 80601. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 80601

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 3.2%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 2.4%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 7.3%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 4.8%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 12.3%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 19.6%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 14.7%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 22.2%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 7.9%
$200,000 or more per year 5.8%

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 80601

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 80601, 96.7% is one race, while 3.3% are two or more races. Approximately 36.0% of 80601 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 80601 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (88.7%), followed by Some other race (5.0%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 80601. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 80601

Industry Percent
White 88.7%
Black or African American 2.9%
American Indian and Alaska Native 2.7%
Asian 3.8%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.5%
Some other race 5.0%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 80601

Residents of ZIP Code 80601 are younger than average. The median age of 33.4 years in ZIP Code 80601 is approximately 12.34% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 72.9% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 12.3% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 16.9% of the population in 80601 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 15.3% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.0% of 80601 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 80601. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 80601

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 7.2%
5 to 9 years 7.7%
10 to 14 years 7.7%
15 to 19 years 7.2%
20 to 24 years 5.7%
25 to 34 years 16.9%
35 to 44 years 15.3%
45 to 54 years 13.1%
55 to 59 years 5.1%
60 to 64 years 4.0%
65 to 74 years 6.2%
75 to 84 years 2.8%
85 years and over 1.0%

Education levels in ZIP Code 80601

In ZIP Code 80601, 86.7% of the population graduated high school, while 21.0% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 4.7% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 6.5% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 33.4% in this Adams County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 80601

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 4.7%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 8.6%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 33.4%
Some college, no degree 23.1%
Associate's degree 9.2%
Bachelor's degree 14.5%
Graduate or professional degree 6.5%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 80601. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 80601 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 80601. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 80601

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 80601 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 80601 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 83.9% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 80601 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 80601

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 83.9%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 80601. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 80601. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 80601

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 80601

In 80601, 67.9% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 6.7% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 31.5 minutes. Approximately 19.6% of the employed population 16 years and over in 80601 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 12.9% work in construction. On the lower end of the scale, just 1.4% of 80601 workers 16 years and over work in information.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 80601. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 80601

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 3.2%
Construction 12.9%
Manufacturing 9.3%
Wholesale trade 4.9%
Retail trade 10.0%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 6.9%
Information 1.4%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 4.5%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 9.4%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 19.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 6.4%
Other services, except public administration 5.2%
Public administration 6.2%

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 80601

In ZIP Code 80601, 76.2% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 20.7% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.8% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 1.8% of homes. Lastly, 0.5% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Adams County region.

Language Spoken in 80601

Language Spoken Percent
English only 76.2%
Spanish 20.7%
Other Indo-European languages 0.8%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 1.8%
Other languages 0.5%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 80601. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the area that list a specific language as being spoken in the home, e.g. Spanish.

Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 80601

The median home value in ZIP Code 80601 in January 2025 comes in at $503,252. The January 2025 value is approximately 1% higher than the $500,411 median value in August 2024, and 0% higher than the $501,560 median value in February 2024. Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 80601, an estimated 38.4% of homes were built between 2000 and 2009. Additionally, 13.0% of homes in the region were built between 1990 and 1999, while an estimated 3.1% of homes were built between 1940 and 1949 in this Adams County region.

Home Values in 80601

Month Home value
Jan 2025 $503,252
Dec 2024 $503,372
Nov 2024 $502,904
Oct 2024 $502,105
Sep 2024 $501,325
Aug 2024 $500,411
Jul 2024 $500,640
Jun 2024 $501,712
May 2024 $502,972
Apr 2024 $503,093
Mar 2024 $502,387
Feb 2024 $501,560

Median Home Values Over Time

Line chart displaying median home values in ZIP Code 80601. This visualizes a recent 12-month span of home values in the region.

Age of Housing in 80601

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 5.2%
Built between 2010 and 2013 4.7%
Built between 2000 and 2009 38.4%
Built between 1990 and 1999 13.0%
Built between 1980 and 1989 6.8%
Built between 1970 and 1979 12.1%
Built between 1960 and 1969 4.5%
Built between 1950 and 1959 5.2%
Built between 1940 and 1949 3.1%
Built in 1939 or earlier 7.0%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 80601. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 80601 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 80601, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 80601 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or credit repair services received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Adams County region was incorrect information on a report.

Consumer Complaints (Products)

Pie chart displaying the specific consumer financial products associated with complaints that originated from residents in ZIP Code 80601. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 80601

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 78
Credit reporting or credit repair services 42
Debt collection 25
Mortgage 16
Checking or savings account 14
Other 37
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 80601

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Incorrect information on your report 56
Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 36
Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation 13
Improper use of your report 11
Attempts to collect debt not owed 10
Other 86
* Total 2021 - 2024 (current)

Consumer Complaints (Issues)

Pie chart displaying the complaints about consumer financial products and services that were sent to companies for response from residents in ZIP Code 80601. This visualizes the specific complaint issues that arose in this region, e.g. incorrect information on a report.

Utilities in ZIP Code 80601 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 80601 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.9 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 43.2% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 10.47% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 80601. This visualizes electricity rates in 80601 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 80601

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 80601 12¢/kWh 10.35¢/kWh 8.55¢/kWh
Colorado 15.01¢/kWh 11.01¢/kWh 8.74¢/kWh
United States 15.95¢/kWh 12.89¢/kWh 8.32¢/kWh

Solar Power in 80601

Month ZIP Code 80601 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 4.72 1.9 5.84
Feb 5.35 3 6.31
Mar 6.16 3.65 7.02
Apr 6.35 5.13 7.3
May 6.39 5.17 7.13
Jun 6.71 5.72 6.95
Jul 6.69 6.22 6.51
Aug 6.54 6.08 6.65
Sep 6.65 5.15 7.02
Oct 5.78 3.32 6.92
Nov 5.04 2.33 5.99
Dec 4.36 1.78 5.46
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 80601. This visualizes solar power levels in 80601 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Notes

  • [4] Health data referenced here originate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • [5] Consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • [6] Electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.