80061

80061 is a United States ZIP code in the state of Colorado. It is used by the United States Postal Service to route mail and packages and is part of the Denver metropolitan region.

Geographic coverage: ZIP codes in Colorado are often used as approximations of neighborhoods. The 80061 ZIP code lies within the Denver-Aurora-Lakewood Combined Statistical Area and crosses municipal boundaries in the northern suburban area of Denver's metro region. The exact boundaries are defined by USPS delivery routes and can change over time.

Demographics and economy: Data for 80061 is typically reported at the ZIP Code Tabulation Area level by the U.S. Census Bureau, which can provide rough estimates of population, age distribution, and income. The area includes residential neighborhoods with local shops and services; major employers are usually in nearby commercial districts or adjacent ZIPs.

Education and transportation: Public schools serving residents in the 80061 area fall under multiple school districts depending on precise boundaries. The region is connected by a network of state and local roads and regional transit services, with access to interstate highways in the broader Denver metro area.

History: The ZIP code system was introduced in 1963; 80061 was assigned as the region developed, but exact dates of establishment for individual ZIP codes are maintained by the USPS.