Wheat Ridge
City in Jefferson County, Colorado
Wheat Ridge is a city in Jefferson County, Colorado, with 32,398 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 5,459 ft (1,664 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Lakeside, 2.5 miles E.
- 32,398residents (2020 Census)
- 5,459 ftelevation · 1,664 m
- 9.4 sq miland area · 24.3 km²
- 3,455 / sq mipopulation density
- 80033main ZIP code (3 in total)
About Wheat Ridge
The City of Wheat Ridge is a home rule municipality in Jefferson County, Colorado, United States. Wheat Ridge is located immediately west of Denver and is a part of the Denver–Aurora–Lakewood, CO Metropolitan Statistical Area. The Wheat Ridge Municipal Center is approximately 8.5 miles (14 km) west-northwest of the Colorado State Capitol in Denver. The city had a population of 32,007, as of 2026 according to World Population Review.
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Living in Wheat Ridge
- Median household income
- $90,564
- Median home value
- $623,000
- Median rent
- $1,579/mo
- Median age
- 41.9
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Wheat Ridge had 32,398 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 32,398 |
|---|---|
| Density | 3,455 per sq mi (1,334 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Wheat Ridge at a glance
| State | Colorado (CO) |
|---|---|
| County | Jefferson County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 32,398 (2020) |
| Land area | 9.38 sq mi (24.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.21 sq mi (0.54 km²) |
| Elevation | 5,459 ft (1,664 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.7727° N, 105.1048° W |
| ZIP codes | 80033, 80002, 80215 |
| Official website | ci.wheatridge.co.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0884440 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Wheat Ridge
- Lakeside2.5 mi E
- Mountain View2.6 mi E
- Edgewater2.7 mi SE
- Fairmount3.8 mi W
- Applewood4.0 mi SW
- East Pleasant View4.1 mi SW
- Berkley4.7 mi NE
- West Pleasant View4.8 mi SW
- Arvada4.9 mi NW
- Lakewood5.1 mi S
- Golden6.0 mi W
- Twin Lakes6.4 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Wheat Ridge
What county is Wheat Ridge in?
Wheat Ridge is in Jefferson County, Colorado.
What is the population of Wheat Ridge, CO?
32,398 people lived in Wheat Ridge at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Wheat Ridge, CO?
The main ZIP code is 80033. Other ZIP codes: 80002, 80215.
What is the elevation of Wheat Ridge?
5,459 feet (1,664 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Wheat Ridge?
Lakeside (2.5 mi), Mountain View (2.6 mi), Edgewater (2.7 mi), Fairmount (3.8 mi), Applewood (4.0 mi).
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