ZIP Code 80640 in Henderson, CO

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Henderson, Colorado
City Alias:Brighton, Commerce City
County:Adams County
Timezone:Mountain (GMT -07:00)
Local Time:7:39:43 PM
Population:13,106 [See All]
Area Codes:720 / 983
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:39.8820, -104.8885
Land Area:13.009 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 80640 has 13,106 residents and 3,989 households (average 3.24 persons per household). The median age is 33.1 years, younger than the state (37.2) and younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 51.2% male and 48.8% female, which is slightly higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (55.6%, much lower than the state average of 70.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (45.8%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 45.8%, which is much higher than the national average (18.7%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:13,106Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:14,073Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:14,398Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:1,007.5 people per sq mile
Average Income:$111,145Source: Census ACS
Households:3,989Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$464,400Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:3.24Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:2.87Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--10,27510,44511,23511,69212,59313,30813,19412,86412,99112,85013,34413,59914,073
Decennial Census11,054------------------13,106------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 33.1

Male Median Age: 33.1

Female Median Age: 33

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male393523631530465485543586531534421328268202144603830
Female449472581564376451517570510451368293274203146834343
Total8429951,2121,0948419361,0601,1561,0419857896215424052901438173
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:7,28343.73%
Black:2801.68%
Hispanic:*6,00536.06%
Asian:5183.11%
American Indian:2371.42%
Hawaiian:140.08%
Other:2,31813.92%
Total:16,655100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:6,71251.21%33.1 years
Females:6,39448.79%33.0 years
Total:13,106100%33.1 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:12,38187.98%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:840.60%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:7855.58%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:82311.43%
Total Population:14,073100%
Total Native Population:12,46588.57%
Total Foreign-born Population:1,60811.43%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2023, the Median household income is $111,145, which is considerably higher than the national median ($78,538), is up $40,997 (58.4%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $24,458. Family households earn a median of $128,278 versus $86,996 for nonfamily households (a difference of $41,282). By gender, male median income is $69,502 and female is $62,762, which is considerably higher than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $6,740 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 79.5%, which is considerably higher than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 2.1%, which is markedly below the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (33.9%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$70,148$72,921$73,605$74,160$75,988$80,041$79,596$82,056$86,687$88,284$90,888$105,561$111,145
Median Family Income$71,011$77,368$78,976$79,167$80,725$82,033$84,443$84,832$88,438$104,189$111,515$122,719$128,278
Median NonFamily Income$50,582$49,295$49,448$51,964$52,818$62,083$60,341$60,925$63,364$78,438$80,783$84,762$86,996
Median Male Income$50,204$50,534$51,414$48,199$50,160$49,602$48,967$47,689$51,430$57,089$61,838$67,094$69,502
Median Female Income$38,767$36,699$39,336$39,446$41,380$42,754$48,762$48,358$49,915$54,264$56,653$60,406$62,762
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:8,13777.69%
Unemployed:1731.65%
Not In Labor Force:2,16420.66%
Total:10,474100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:2,76033.92%
Service:94211.58%
Sales and Office:1,85422.78%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:1,19014.62%
Production, transportation, and material moving:1,39117.09%
Total Civilian Employed Population:8,137100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2023, the median home value is $464,400, which is markedly greater than the national median ($303,400), is up $245,000 (111.67%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $149,800. The median gross rent is $2,138, which is markedly greater than the national median ($1,348), is up $979 (84.47%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $496. Of occupied housing, owners make up 83.32% (82.63% with a mortgage, 17.37% free-and-clear) and renters 16.68% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 0.92%, which is much lower than the national rate (10.43%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$219,400$217,600$218,200$221,800$241,400$260,000$277,300$292,800$314,600$340,600$360,600$437,400$464,400
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:526.44%
$500 to $999:70.87%
$1,000 to $1,499:141.73%
$1,500 to $1,999:22527.85%
$2,000 to $2,499:33341.21%
$2,500 to $2,999:10813.37%
$3,000 or more:415.07%
No Rent:283.47%
Total:808100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$1,159$1,407$1,323$1,335$1,293$1,361$1,367$1,402$1,642$1,722$1,723$2,117$2,138
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):3,33568.85%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):70114.47%
Renter Occupied:80816.68%
Total Occupied Housing Units:4,844100%

Occupied Housing Units:4,84499.08%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):450.92%
Total Housing Units:4,889100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:4,09383.72%
Multi-Family Units:4629.45%
Other Units:3346.83%
Total Housing Units:4,889100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 26.40% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is markedly below the state rate (44.70%). High school or higher is 88.80%, which is generally lower than the state rate (92.80%). The uninsured rate is 7.50%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). Public coverage is 26.60%, which is falls below the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 3.60%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.70%), down 6.70 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 3.00 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (52.29%). College enrollment is 16.63%, which is markedly below the state rate (27.40%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:5836.39%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:4384.80%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):2,67229.28%
Some college, no degree:2,08622.86%
Associate's degree:94110.31%
Bachelor's degree:1,78319.54%
Graduate or professional degree:6236.83%
Total:9,126100%
High school or higher:8,10588.81%
Bachelor's degree or higher:2,40626.36%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:9,91367.58%
Public Insurance:3,70925.28%
No Insurance:1,0477.14%
Total:14,669100%
Has Health Insurance:13,62292.86%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty10.3%9.9%8.1%7.8%6.2%5.6%6.0%7.4%6.6%7.0%6.4%4.1%3.6%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:3057.89%
Kindergarten:2696.96%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):2,02252.29%
High school (grades 9-12):62816.24%
College or graduate school:64316.63%
Total:3,867100%
Early Childhood:57414.84%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):2,91975.48%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 80640 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 401 business establishments, employing about 11,707 people with an annual payroll of $920,700,000. USPS data shows 4,444 residential mailboxes and 368 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:4,444Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:368Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:4,935Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:1,692Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:613Source: USPS
# of Businesses:401Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$234,604,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$920,700,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:11,707Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 80640 is located in Adams County, Colorado, within the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 19740) and Colorado's 8th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 2,977,085 people, about 0.44% of whom live in ZIP Code 80640. It covers 13.009 sq mi of land and a water area of 1.654 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Denver-Aurora-Centennial, COSource: Census
CBSA Number:19740Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:2,977,085Source: Census
MSA:Denver-Boulder-Greeley, CO CMSASource: Census
Land Area:13.009 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:1.654 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:08Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:0 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:Denver, CO PMSASource: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:--Source: Census
Place Name:--Source: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


80642 | | 80639

Schools in ZIP Code 80640


ZIP Code 80640 is in the School District 27J, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 5 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.

Henderson Elementary School 12301 East 124th Avenue
Henderson, CO 80640
District: School District 27J
John W Thimmig Elementary School 11453 Oswego Street
Henderson, CO 80640
District: School District 27J
Belle Creek Charter School 9290 East 107th Avenue
Henderson, CO 80640
District: School District 27J
Prairie View High School 12909 E 120th Ave
Henderson, CO 80640
District: School District 27J
Prairie View Middle School 12915 East 120th Avenue
Henderson, CO 80640
District: School District 27J
Lord Of Life Lutheran School 12021 Northaven Cir
Thornton, CO 80241
District: Private SchoolNearby
Family Academy Of Christian Education 1800 E 105th Pl
Northglenn, CO 80023
District: Private SchoolNearby
Kindercare Learning Center 4200 E 128th Ave
Thornton, CO 80241
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 80640


Empire Beauty School-Thornton 3811 E 120th Ave
Thornton, CO 80233
Type: Post Secondary
Devry University-Colorado 1870 W. 122nd Ave.
Westminster, CO 80234
Type: Post Secondary
Pima Medical Institute-Denver 7475 Dakin St. Suite 100
Denver, CO 80221
Type: Post Secondary
National Beauty College 1513 W. 70th Ave. #a
Denver, CO 80221
Type: Post Secondary
Lincoln College Of Technology-Denver 11194 E 45th Ave
Denver, CO 80239
Type: Post Secondary
Front Range Community College 3645 W 112th Ave
Westminster, CO 80031
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


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 October 1, 2025.

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