Dakota Ridge
Census-designated place in Jefferson County, Colorado
Dakota Ridge is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Jefferson County, Colorado, with 33,892 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 5,781 ft (1,762 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Ken Caryl, 3.1 miles S.
- 33,892residents (2020 Census)
- 5,781 ftelevation · 1,762 m
- 9.4 sq miland area · 24.3 km²
- 3,610 / sq mipopulation density
- 80235ZIP code
About Dakota Ridge
Dakota Ridge is an unincorporated community and a census-designated place (CDP) located in and governed by Jefferson County, Colorado, United States. The CDP is a part of the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population of the Dakota Ridge CDP was 33,892 at the United States Census 2020. In 1988, voters turned down a proposal to incorporate Dakota Ridge. The community lies in ZIP codes 80127 and 80465.
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Living in Dakota Ridge
- Median household income
- $120,822
- Median home value
- $604,600
- Median rent
- $2,176/mo
- Median age
- 41.1
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Dakota Ridge had 33,892 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 33,892 |
|---|---|
| Density | 3,610 per sq mi (1,394 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Dakota Ridge at a glance
| State | Colorado (CO) |
|---|---|
| County | Jefferson County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 33,892 (2020) |
| Land area | 9.39 sq mi (24.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.30 sq mi (0.77 km²) |
| Elevation | 5,781 ft (1,762 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.6196° N, 105.1327° W |
| ZIP code | 80235 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0819150 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Dakota Ridge
- Ken Caryl3.1 mi S
- Columbine4.0 mi SE
- Morrison4.1 mi W
- Bow Mar4.4 mi E
- Columbine Valley5.4 mi E
- Lakewood5.5 mi N
- Indian Hills6.2 mi W
- Sheridan6.3 mi E
- Littleton6.3 mi E
- Idledale6.8 mi NW
- East Pleasant View7.6 mi N
- Englewood7.6 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Dakota Ridge
What county is Dakota Ridge in?
Dakota Ridge is in Jefferson County, Colorado.
What is the population of Dakota Ridge, CO?
33,892 people lived in Dakota Ridge at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Dakota Ridge, CO?
The ZIP code of Dakota Ridge is 80235.
What is the elevation of Dakota Ridge?
5,781 feet (1,762 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Dakota Ridge?
Ken Caryl (3.1 mi), Columbine (4.0 mi), Morrison (4.1 mi), Bow Mar (4.4 mi), Columbine Valley (5.4 mi).
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