Highlands Ranch
Census-designated place in Douglas County, Colorado

Highlands Ranch is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Douglas County, Colorado, with 103,444 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 5,919 ft (1,804 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Acres Green, 4.1 miles E.
- 103,444residents (2020 Census)
- 5,919 ftelevation · 1,804 m
- 24.3 sq miland area · 62.9 km²
- 4,262 / sq mipopulation density
- 80126main ZIP code (4 in total)
About Highlands Ranch
Highlands Ranch is an unincorporated community in and governed by Douglas County, Colorado, United States. For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined the community as a census-designated place (CDP) as a part of the Denver–Aurora–Lakewood, CO Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population of the Highlands Ranch CDP was 105,631 at the 2020 census, making it the largest community in Douglas County and the most populous unincorporated community in Colorado. The Highlands Ranch Metropolitan District provides services to the community, which lies in ZIP Codes 80126, 80129, 80130, and 80163 (for post office boxes).
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Living in Highlands Ranch
- Median household income
- $159,307
- Median home value
- $712,700
- Median rent
- $2,531/mo
- Median age
- 41.5
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Highlands Ranch had 103,444 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 103,444 |
|---|---|
| Density | 4,262 per sq mi (1,645 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Highlands Ranch at a glance
| State | Colorado (CO) |
|---|---|
| County | Douglas County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 103,444 (2020) |
| Land area | 24.27 sq mi (62.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.03 sq mi (0.07 km²) |
| Elevation | 5,919 ft (1,804 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.5413° N, 104.9707° W |
| ZIP codes | 80126, 80122, 80129, 80130 |
| Official website | highlandsranch.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0836410 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Highlands Ranch
- Acres Green4.1 mi E
- Littleton4.3 mi NW
- Louviers4.6 mi S
- Columbine Valley5.0 mi NW
- Sterling Ranch5.3 mi SW
- Lone Tree5.4 mi E
- Greenwood Village6.0 mi NE
- Inverness6.1 mi NE
- Columbine6.2 mi NW
- Meridian6.3 mi E
- Centennial6.6 mi NE
- Cherry Hills Village6.8 mi N
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Frequently asked questions about Highlands Ranch
What county is Highlands Ranch in?
Highlands Ranch is in Douglas County, Colorado.
What is the population of Highlands Ranch, CO?
103,444 people lived in Highlands Ranch at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Highlands Ranch, CO?
The main ZIP code is 80126. Other ZIP codes: 80122, 80129, 80130.
What is the elevation of Highlands Ranch?
5,919 feet (1,804 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Highlands Ranch?
Acres Green (4.1 mi), Littleton (4.3 mi), Louviers (4.6 mi), Columbine Valley (5.0 mi), Sterling Ranch (5.3 mi).
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