Federal Heights
City in Adams County, Colorado
Federal Heights is a city in Adams County, Colorado, with 14,382 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 5,292 ft (1,613 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Shaw Heights, 1.4 miles SW.
- 14,382residents (2020 Census)
- 5,292 ftelevation · 1,613 m
- 1.8 sq miland area · 4.6 km²
- 8,105 / sq mipopulation density
- 80260main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Federal Heights
The City of Federal Heights is a home rule city located in western Adams County, Colorado, United States. The city population was 14,382 at the 2020 United States census, a +25.42% increase since the 2010 United States census. Federal Heights is a part of the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO Metropolitan Statistical Area and the Front Range Urban Corridor. The current mayor is Linda S. Montoya, who was elected to a second four-year term in 2023.
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Living in Federal Heights
- Median household income
- $56,597
- Median home value
- $95,300
- Median rent
- $1,687/mo
- Median age
- 32.8
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Federal Heights had 14,382 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 14,382 |
|---|---|
| Density | 8,105 per sq mi (3,129 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Federal Heights at a glance
| State | Colorado (CO) |
|---|---|
| County | Adams County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 14,382 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.77 sq mi (4.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 5,292 ft (1,613 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.8650° N, 105.0153° W |
| ZIP codes | 80260, 80031 |
| Official website | ci.federal-heights.co.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0826270 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Federal Heights
- Shaw Heights1.4 mi SW
- Sherrelwood2.0 mi S
- Westminster2.7 mi NW
- Twin Lakes3.0 mi S
- Welby3.2 mi SE
- Northglenn3.7 mi NE
- Berkley4.1 mi S
- North Washington4.4 mi SE
- Thornton5.5 mi NE
- Derby5.5 mi E
- Lakeside6.4 mi S
- Broomfield6.4 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Federal Heights
What county is Federal Heights in?
Federal Heights is in Adams County, Colorado.
What is the population of Federal Heights, CO?
14,382 people lived in Federal Heights at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Federal Heights, CO?
The main ZIP code is 80260. Other ZIP codes: 80031.
What is the elevation of Federal Heights?
5,292 feet (1,613 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Federal Heights?
Shaw Heights (1.4 mi), Sherrelwood (2.0 mi), Westminster (2.7 mi), Twin Lakes (3.0 mi), Welby (3.2 mi).
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