Superior
Town in Boulder County, Colorado

Superior is a town in Boulder County, Colorado, with 13,094 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 5,495 ft (1,675 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Louisville, 2.8 miles N.
- 13,094residents (2020 Census)
- 5,495 ftelevation · 1,675 m
- 3.9 sq miland area · 10.2 km²
- 3,329 / sq mipopulation density
- 80027ZIP code
About Superior
Superior is a Home Rule Town in Boulder County, Colorado, United States, with a small, uninhabited segment of land area extending into Jefferson County. Superior is a suburban community with a population of 13,361 as of 2024. Located in Colorado's Front Range urban corridor, it is close to the cities of Boulder, Denver, and the foothills of the Front Range mountains.
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Living in Superior
- Median household income
- $159,434
- Median home value
- $903,900
- Median rent
- $2,457/mo
- Median age
- 36.9
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Superior had 13,094 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 13,094 |
|---|---|
| Density | 3,329 per sq mi (1,285 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Superior at a glance
| State | Colorado (CO) |
|---|---|
| County | Boulder County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 13,094 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.93 sq mi (10.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.04 sq mi (0.10 km²) |
| Elevation | 5,495 ft (1,675 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.9312° N, 105.1591° W |
| ZIP code | 80027 |
| Official website | townofsuperior.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0875640 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Superior
- Louisville2.8 mi N
- Paragon Estates3.7 mi N
- Eldorado Springs4.8 mi W
- Lafayette5.4 mi NE
- Broomfield5.9 mi E
- Westminster6.3 mi SE
- Arvada6.7 mi S
- Valmont7.6 mi N
- Boulder8.1 mi NW
- Shaw Heights8.1 mi SE
- Leyner8.8 mi N
- Federal Heights8.9 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Superior
What county is Superior in?
Superior is in Boulder County, Colorado.
What is the population of Superior, CO?
13,094 people lived in Superior at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Superior, CO?
The ZIP code of Superior is 80027.
What is the elevation of Superior?
5,495 feet (1,675 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Superior?
Louisville (2.8 mi), Paragon Estates (3.7 mi), Eldorado Springs (4.8 mi), Lafayette (5.4 mi), Broomfield (5.9 mi).
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