| City: | Indian Hills, Colorado |
| County: | Jefferson County |
| Timezone: | Mountain (GMT -07:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:00:15 AM |
| Population: | 1,437 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 303 / 720 / 983 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 39.6256, -105.2497 |
| Land Area: | 5.036 sq mi |
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Indian Hills is a suburban community in Jefferson County, Colorado, located in the foothills west of Denver. Despite its name and Native American-themed street names, this isn't a tribal community. The 1,437 residents are 91% White with a median age of 49.2 years and median household income of $173,125.
This is a PO Box Only Zone. There's no alternative mail delivery across the 5-square-mile community. The post office maintains 684 PO Boxes for 586 households, meaning 117% of homes rely on box service.
Street names follow a distinctive pattern: Navajo Rd, Inca Rd, Taos Rd, Kiowa Rd, Shawnee Rd, Seminole Rd, Cherokee Rd, and dozens of others honor Native American tribes and pueblos. S Parmalee Gulch Rd has the most delivery points with 57 addresses, some with secondary units. A smaller subset of streets uses Alpine mountain names like Matterhorn Dr and Weisshorn Dr.
With 51.4% holding bachelor's degrees and median home values of $757,400, Indian Hills attracts educated professionals. About 20% work from home (319 out of 1,569 workers). The community includes 59 business establishments employing 133 people. Of 629 total housing units, 533 are owner-occupied and only 27 are seasonal, indicating year-round residence rather than vacation use.
Streets honor Native American tribes and pueblos (Navajo, Inca, Kiowa, Cherokee, Shawnee) with a smaller subset of Alpine peaks (Matterhorn, Weisshorn, Mont Blanc).
ZIP Code 80454 has 1,437 residents and 586 households (average 2.45 persons per household). The median age is 49.2 years, significantly older than the state (37.2) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 53.0% male and 47.0% female, which is higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (91.0%, much higher than the state average of 70.7% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (4.9%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.9%, which is much lower than the state average (21.9%).
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| 2020 Population: | 1,437Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 986Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 285.3 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $178,980Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 586Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $789,200Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.45Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.60Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 941 | 1,092 | 1,198 | 1,124 | 1,322 | 1,279 | 1,332 | 1,347 | 1,361 | 1,343 | 1,529 | 1,430 | 1,320 | 986 |
| Decennial Census | 1,224 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 1,437 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 49.2
Male Median Age: 46.3
Female Median Age: 51.1
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 31 | 43 | 47 | 43 | 15 | 28 | 40 | 47 | 77 | 38 | 49 | 68 | 73 | 80 | 47 | 21 | 8 | 6 |
| Female | 34 | 34 | 46 | 39 | 10 | 25 | 45 | 15 | 31 | 39 | 95 | 71 | 54 | 47 | 42 | 29 | 13 | 7 |
| Total | 65 | 77 | 93 | 82 | 25 | 53 | 85 | 62 | 108 | 77 | 144 | 139 | 127 | 127 | 89 | 50 | 21 | 13 |
| White: | 1,308 | 91.60% |
| Black: | 1 | 0.07% |
| Hispanic:* | 71 | 4.97% |
| Asian: | 16 | 1.12% |
| American Indian: | 7 | 0.49% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 25 | 1.75% |
| Total: | 1,428 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 761 | 52.96% | 46.3 years |
| Females: | 676 | 47.04% | 51.1 years |
| Total: | 1,437 | 100% | 49.2 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 942 | 95.54% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 44 | 4.46% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 4.46% |
| Total Population: | 986 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 942 | 95.54% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 44 | 4.46% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $178,980, which is markedly greater than the national median ($78,538), is up $98,563 (122.6%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $65,192. Family households earn a median of $235,750 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $235,750). By gender, male median income is $243,216 and female is $51,486, which is generally lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $191,730 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 65.9%, which is modestly greater than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is markedly below the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (68.9%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $80,417 | $133,594 | $80,750 | $79,722 | $82,660 | $82,694 | $83,194 | $105,972 | $113,788 | $125,750 | $145,595 | $166,587 | $173,125 | $178,980 |
| Median Family Income | $135,952 | $141,429 | $112,188 | $98,295 | $84,028 | $80,833 | $81,797 | $111,518 | $122,159 | $148,659 | $153,288 | $185,227 | $193,125 | $235,750 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $31,360 | $31,654 | $31,174 | $33,990 | $42,708 | $43,641 | $39,559 | $0 | $0 | $70,042 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $68,813 | $66,500 | $66,164 | $58,611 | $0 | $56,250 | $56,389 | $60,982 | $87,958 | $107,438 | $122,614 | $131,635 | $0 | $243,216 |
| Median Female Income | $58,571 | $65,556 | $65,903 | $66,875 | $0 | $65,972 | $56,607 | $59,659 | $63,491 | $64,205 | $65,192 | $120,721 | $0 | $51,486 |
| Employed: | 501 | 65.92% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 259 | 34.08% |
| Total: | 760 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 345 | 68.86% |
| Service: | 50 | 9.98% |
| Sales and Office: | 71 | 14.17% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 11 | 2.20% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 24 | 4.79% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 501 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $789,200, which is much higher than the national median ($303,400), is up $451,900 (133.98%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $352,500. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,348), is down $1,318 (100.00%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 91.25% (69.69% with a mortgage, 30.31% free-and-clear) and renters 8.75% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 12.06%, which is far higher than the national rate (10.43%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $337,300 | $299,300 | $324,600 | $259,200 | $248,400 | $280,700 | $390,700 | $388,500 | $436,700 | $522,100 | $586,800 | $695,100 | $757,400 | $789,200 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 37 | 100.00% |
| Total: | 37 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $1,318 | $1,036 | $1,081 | $1,143 | $1,169 | $1,173 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 269 | 63.59% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 117 | 27.66% |
| Renter Occupied: | 37 | 8.75% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 423 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 423 | 87.94% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 58 | 12.06% |
| Total Housing Units: | 481 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 481 | 100.00% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 481 | 100% |
In 2024, 45.90% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 100.00%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 9.40%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), up 7.20 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 7.20 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (74.40%). College enrollment is 0.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 85 | 11.55% |
| Some college, no degree: | 226 | 30.71% |
| Associate's degree: | 87 | 11.82% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 97 | 13.18% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 241 | 32.74% |
| Total: | 736 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 736 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 338 | 45.92% |
| Private Insurance: | 726 | 72.53% |
| Public Insurance: | 275 | 27.47% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 1,001 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 1,001 | 100.00% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 8.5% | 6.2% | 6.3% | 7.2% | 9.4% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 14 | 5.60% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 186 | 74.40% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 50 | 20.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 250 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 14 | 5.60% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 250 | 100.00% |
ZIP Code 80454 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 62 business establishments, employing about 150 people with an annual payroll of $8,571,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 715Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 62Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $1,640,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $8,571,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 150Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 80454 is located in Jefferson County, Colorado, within the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 19740) and Colorado's 7th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 2,543,482 people, about 0.06% of whom live in ZIP Code 80454. It covers 5.036 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.003 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Denver-Aurora-Centennial, COSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 19740Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 2,543,482Source: Census |
| MSA: | Denver-Boulder-Greeley, CO CMSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 5.036 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.003 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 07Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 342.11 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Denver, CO PMSASource: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 0838810Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Indian Hills CDP; ColoradoSource: Census |
ZIP Code 80454 is in the Jefferson County School District R-1, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 1 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.