Watkins
Census-designated place in Arapahoe County, Colorado
Watkins is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Arapahoe County, Colorado, with 682 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 5,525 ft (1,684 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Aetna Estates, 5.8 miles NW.
- 682residents (2020 Census)
- 5,525 ftelevation · 1,684 m
- 24.7 sq miland area · 64.1 km²
- 28 / sq mipopulation density
- 80137ZIP code
About Watkins
Watkins (also called Box Elder) is an unincorporated town and a census-designated place (CDP) located in and governed by Arapahoe and Adams counties, Colorado, United States. The CDP is a part of the Denver–Aurora–Lakewood, CO Metropolitan Statistical Area. The census-designated place borders Aurora, and the Watkins post office, which lies within the Aurora city limits, has the ZIP Code 80137. At the United States Census 2020, the population of the Watkins CDP was 682.
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Living in Watkins
- Median household income
- $158,173
- Median home value
- $650,500
- Median age
- 41.6
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Watkins had 682 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 682 |
|---|---|
| Density | 28 per sq mi (11 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Watkins at a glance
| State | Colorado (CO) |
|---|---|
| County | Arapahoe County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 682 (2020) |
| Land area | 24.75 sq mi (64.1 km²) |
| Elevation | 5,525 ft (1,684 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.6984° N, 104.5772° W |
| ZIP code | 80137 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0882900 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Watkins
- Aetna Estates5.8 mi NW
- Aurora6.0 mi W
- Bennett8.5 mi E
- Brick Center9.6 mi SE
- Foxfield13.5 mi SW
- Strasburg13.9 mi E
- Comanche Creek14.3 mi SE
- Dove Valley16.0 mi SW
- Stonegate16.4 mi SW
- Cherry Creek16.5 mi W
- Four Square Mile16.6 mi W
- Parker16.7 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about Watkins
What county is Watkins in?
Watkins is in Arapahoe County, Colorado.
What is the population of Watkins, CO?
682 people lived in Watkins at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Watkins, CO?
The ZIP code of Watkins is 80137.
What is the elevation of Watkins?
5,525 feet (1,684 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Watkins?
Aetna Estates (5.8 mi), Aurora (6.0 mi), Bennett (8.5 mi), Brick Center (9.6 mi), Foxfield (13.5 mi).
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