80140

80140 is a United States ZIP code in the state of Colorado. It is part of the 801xx ZIP code region that serves areas on the southern edge of the Denver metropolitan area. The ZIP code is used by the United States Postal Service for mail delivery and routing, and its boundaries are defined by the USPS; exact borders can be confirmed via the USPS ZIP Code Lookup.

Geographically, the 80140 area lies in Colorado’s Front Range region and operates within the Mountain Time Zone. Elevation in this region is typically around 5,000 to 6,000 feet above sea level, reflecting the higher-altitude environment common to much of eastern Colorado.

The area covered by 80140 is predominantly residential, with commercial centers and local services that support suburban Colorado communities. As with other ZIP codes, it encompasses multiple neighborhoods and may cross municipal or county lines, depending on how postal boundaries are drawn.

Historically, ZIP codes were introduced by the USPS in 1963 to improve mail delivery and routing. The 80140 designation emerged as the region developed and population grew, becoming part of the broader system used for demographic and logistical purposes. Data about population and households within 80140 are typically reported in ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) by the Census Bureau.

See also: List of ZIP codes in Colorado; 801xx ZIP codes.