Genesee

Census-designated place in Jefferson County, Colorado

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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.

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, CO population

Genesee had 3,610 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census3,610
Density545 per sq mi (211 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Genesee at a glance

StateColorado (CO)
CountyJefferson County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population3,610 (2020)
Land area6.62 sq mi (17.1 km²)
Water area0.01 sq mi (0.02 km²)
Elevation7,648 ft (2,331 m)
Coordinates39.6879° N, 105.2712° W
ZIP code80453
Census code (GEOID)0829625

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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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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