Highlands Ranch

Census-designated place in Douglas County, Colorado

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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.

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, CO population

Highlands Ranch had 103,444 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census103,444
Density4,262 per sq mi (1,645 per km²)

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

Highlands Ranch at a glance

StateColorado (CO)
CountyDouglas County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population103,444 (2020)
Land area24.27 sq mi (62.9 km²)
Water area0.03 sq mi (0.07 km²)
Elevation5,919 ft (1,804 m)
Coordinates39.5413° N, 104.9707° W
ZIP codes80126, 80122, 80129, 80130
Official websitehighlandsranch.org
Census code (GEOID)0836410

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

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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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