Genesee
Census-designated place in Jefferson County, Colorado

Genesee is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Jefferson County, Colorado, with 3,610 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 7,648 ft (2,331 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Idledale, 2.0 miles SE.
- 3,610residents (2020 Census)
- 7,648 ftelevation · 2,331 m
- 6.6 sq miland area · 17.1 km²
- 545 / sq mipopulation density
- 80453ZIP code
About Genesee
Genesee 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–Lakewood, CO Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population of the Genesee CDP was 3,610 at the United States Census 2020. The Golden post office (Zip code 80401) serves the area.
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Living in Genesee
- Median household income
- $186,667
- Median home value
- $1,032,700
- Median rent
- $2,819/mo
- Median age
- 53.3
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Genesee had 3,610 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,610 |
|---|---|
| Density | 545 per sq mi (211 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Genesee at a glance
| State | Colorado (CO) |
|---|---|
| County | Jefferson County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 3,610 (2020) |
| Land area | 6.62 sq mi (17.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km²) |
| Elevation | 7,648 ft (2,331 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.6879° N, 105.2712° W |
| ZIP code | 80453 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0829625 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Genesee
- Idledale2.0 mi SE
- Kittredge2.7 mi SW
- Indian Hills4.2 mi S
- Golden5.0 mi NE
- Evergreen5.1 mi SW
- Morrison5.5 mi SE
- West Pleasant View5.8 mi NE
- Applewood6.6 mi NE
- East Pleasant View6.7 mi NE
- Pine Valley7.6 mi W
- Echo Hills7.6 mi W
- Lakewood8.2 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Genesee
What county is Genesee in?
Genesee is in Jefferson County, Colorado.
What is the population of Genesee, CO?
3,610 people lived in Genesee at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Genesee, CO?
The ZIP code of Genesee is 80453.
What is the elevation of Genesee?
7,648 feet (2,331 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Genesee?
Idledale (2.0 mi), Kittredge (2.7 mi), Indian Hills (4.2 mi), Golden (5.0 mi), Evergreen (5.1 mi).
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