Sunshine
Census-designated place in Boulder County, Colorado

Sunshine is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Boulder County, Colorado, with 198 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 7,100 ft (2,164 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Crisman, 1.4 miles S.
- 198residents (2020 Census)
- 7,100 ftelevation · 2,164 m
- 1.7 sq miland area · 4.5 km²
- 114 / sq mipopulation density
- 80455ZIP code
About Sunshine
Sunshine (also known as Sunshine Canyon) is an unincorporated community and a census-designated place (CDP) located in and governed by Boulder County, Colorado, United States. The CDP is a part of the Boulder, CO Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population of the Sunshine CDP was 198 at the United States Census 2020. The Boulder post office (Zip Code 80302) serves the area.
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- Median home value
- $1,043,600
- Median age
- 29.7
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Sunshine had 198 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 198 |
|---|---|
| Density | 114 per sq mi (44 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Sunshine at a glance
| State | Colorado (CO) |
|---|---|
| County | Boulder County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 198 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.73 sq mi (4.5 km²) |
| Elevation | 7,100 ft (2,164 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.0637° N, 105.3696° W |
| ZIP code | 80455 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0875585 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Sunshine
- Crisman1.4 mi S
- Glendale1.6 mi N
- Lazy Acres2.4 mi NE
- Gold Hill2.6 mi W
- Mountain Meadows2.6 mi S
- Seven Hills2.9 mi SE
- Tall Timber3.5 mi S
- Sugarloaf3.7 mi SW
- Pine Brook Hill3.7 mi SE
- Jamestown4.3 mi N
- Bar-K Ranch5.3 mi NW
- Altona5.6 mi NE
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Frequently asked questions about Sunshine
What county is Sunshine in?
Sunshine is in Boulder County, Colorado.
What is the population of Sunshine, CO?
198 people lived in Sunshine at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Sunshine, CO?
The ZIP code of Sunshine is 80455.
What is the elevation of Sunshine?
7,100 feet (2,164 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Sunshine?
Crisman (1.4 mi), Glendale (1.6 mi), Lazy Acres (2.4 mi), Gold Hill (2.6 mi), Mountain Meadows (2.6 mi).
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