Blue River
Town in Summit County, Colorado

Blue River is a town in Summit County, Colorado, with 877 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 10,036 ft (3,059 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Breckenridge, 3.5 miles N.
- 877residents (2020 Census)
- 10,036 ftelevation · 3,059 m
- 2.4 sq miland area · 6.3 km²
- 360 / sq mipopulation density
- 80424ZIP code
About Blue River
Blue River is a statutory town located along the Blue River in Summit County, Colorado, United States. The town population was 877 at the 2020 United States census. The town is located in the Blue River Valley along Colorado State Highway 9.
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Living in Blue River
- Median household income
- $134,250
- Median home value
- $1,267,300
- Median rent
- $2,853/mo
- Median age
- 32.9
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Blue River had 877 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 877 |
|---|---|
| Density | 360 per sq mi (139 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Blue River at a glance
| State | Colorado (CO) |
|---|---|
| County | Summit County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 877 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.43 sq mi (6.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.10 sq mi (0.26 km²) |
| Elevation | 10,036 ft (3,059 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.4489° N, 106.0366° W |
| ZIP code | 80424 |
| Official website | townofblueriver.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0807410 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Blue River
- Breckenridge3.5 mi N
- Copper Mountain9.0 mi W
- Frisco9.4 mi N
- Alma11.4 mi S
- Keystone12.2 mi NE
- Dillon12.4 mi N
- Montezuma12.8 mi NE
- Silverthorne15.2 mi N
- Fairplay15.7 mi S
- Red Cliff18.3 mi W
- Minturn19.3 mi W
- Leadville19.6 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Blue River
What county is Blue River in?
Blue River is in Summit County, Colorado.
What is the population of Blue River, CO?
877 people lived in Blue River at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Blue River, CO?
The ZIP code of Blue River is 80424.
What is the elevation of Blue River?
10,036 feet (3,059 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Blue River?
Breckenridge (3.5 mi), Copper Mountain (9.0 mi), Frisco (9.4 mi), Alma (11.4 mi), Keystone (12.2 mi).
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