Derby
Census-designated place in Adams County, Colorado

Derby is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Adams County, Colorado, with 8,407 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 5,128 ft (1,563 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Welby, 2.6 miles W.
- 8,407residents (2020 Census)
- 5,128 ftelevation · 1,563 m
- 1.7 sq miland area · 4.5 km²
- 4,808 / sq mipopulation density
- 80024ZIP code
About Derby
Derby is an unincorporated community and a census-designated place (CDP) located in and governed by Adams County, Colorado, United States. The CDP is a part of the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population of the Derby CDP was 8,407 at the United States Census 2020.
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Living in Derby
- Median household income
- $82,138
- Median home value
- $353,000
- Median rent
- $1,689/mo
- Median age
- 33.1
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Derby had 8,407 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 8,407 |
|---|---|
| Density | 4,808 per sq mi (1,856 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Derby at a glance
| State | Colorado (CO) |
|---|---|
| County | Adams County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 8,407 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.75 sq mi (4.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.04 km²) |
| Elevation | 5,128 ft (1,563 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.8408° N, 104.9163° W |
| ZIP code | 80024 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0820275 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Derby
- Welby2.6 mi W
- North Washington4.1 mi SW
- Sherrelwood4.6 mi W
- Twin Lakes4.8 mi W
- Federal Heights5.5 mi W
- Thornton5.7 mi N
- Denver5.8 mi S
- Northglenn6.0 mi NW
- Berkley6.4 mi W
- Shaw Heights6.6 mi W
- Commerce City7.1 mi NE
- Westminster8.2 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Derby
What county is Derby in?
Derby is in Adams County, Colorado.
What is the population of Derby, CO?
8,407 people lived in Derby at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Derby, CO?
The ZIP code of Derby is 80024.
What is the elevation of Derby?
5,128 feet (1,563 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Derby?
Welby (2.6 mi), North Washington (4.1 mi), Sherrelwood (4.6 mi), Twin Lakes (4.8 mi), Federal Heights (5.5 mi).
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