Golden, CO: Population, ZIP Codes & Nearby Cities
Golden, CO is a small incorporated city located in Jefferson County in the state of Colorado. Our data estimates 20,767 residents, places it at 39.741°N, 105.212°W, and lists it in Mountain time. This page explains its population rank, ZIP codes, nearby cities and distance to big metros.
What are the key facts about Golden, CO?
| Place | Golden |
|---|---|
| Type | Small incorporated city |
| State | Colorado |
| County | Jefferson County (FIPS 08059) |
| Estimated population | 20,767 |
| Density | 2,152 per sq mi (831 per sq km) |
| Coordinates | 39.7406, -105.2118 |
| Time zone | Mountain time (UTC−7, America/Denver) |
| ZIP codes | 4 (80401–80402) |
| Rank in state | 41st of 448 listed places |
| Nearest city over 100,000 | Lakewood, CO (6 mi) |
What is the population of Golden, CO?
Golden has an estimated population of 20,767. That makes it the 41st largest of the 448 places we list in Colorado, and the 7th largest of 22 places in Jefferson County. The typical place in Colorado has about 914 residents, so Golden is roughly 22.7 times the size of a typical neighbor in the state.
Estimates for places of this size carry wider margins of error than those for big cities, so treat the figure as a guide to scale. Our guide to understanding city population numbers explains why sources disagree.
Places in Colorado with a similar population include Evans (21,205), Johnstown (21,048), Louisville (20,816), Clifton (20,748), Durango (20,203). Comparing these pages is a quick way to see how Golden differs from communities of the same scale.
How dense is Golden?
Golden has about 2,152 people per square mile (831 per square kilometer), which we classify as suburban. Within Colorado, it is denser than about 85% of the listed places. Land at this level is usually a mix of single-family neighborhoods, shopping corridors and parks, where driving is common but destinations are close. Read how to interpret population density to see how we draw these lines.
What ZIP codes does Golden use?
The postal data lists 4 ZIP codes for Golden: 80401, 80403, 80419, 80402. Several codes in one place usually reflect separate delivery areas, post offices or large buildings with their own code. Codes beginning with 8 are assigned to the Mountain West (Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming). Learn more in our guide to how ZIP codes work or check any code with the ZIP code lookup.
What time zone is Golden in?
Golden is in the Mountain time zone, which is UTC−7 from Coordinated Universal Time in standard time (IANA zone America/Denver). The area observes daylight saving time, so clocks move forward in March and back in November. The nearest listed place in a different time zone is Colby, KS, about 223 miles away, which gives a sense of how far the nearest zone boundary may be. Current local time: see the Mountain time hub. For the rules behind these zones, read US time zones explained.
Where is Golden located in Colorado?
Golden lies in the northern part of Colorado, at 39.741° north latitude and 105.212° west longitude. The state capital, Denver, is about 18 miles to the east. The closest listed place in another state is Cheyenne, WY, roughly 99 miles to the north, which shows how near Golden is to a state line. For big-city services, the nearest place with more than 100,000 people is Lakewood, CO, 6 miles to the southeast.
Which cities are near Golden, CO?
The closest listed place to Golden is West Pleasant View, CO, 1.9 miles to the east. Of the eight nearest places below, 8 are in the same county. Distances are straight-line (great-circle) miles measured between place centers; see how distance is calculated.
| Place | Distance | Direction | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Pleasant View | 1.9 mi | East | 5,173 |
| Applewood | 2.8 mi | East | 8,081 |
| Fairmount | 4.2 mi | Northeast | 8,606 |
| Lakewood | 5.9 mi | Southeast | 157,935 |
| Wheat Ridge | 6.2 mi | East | 31,324 |
| Arvada | 7.1 mi | Northeast | 121,272 |
| Edgewater | 8.0 mi | East | 5,335 |
| Dakota Ridge | 9.3 mi | Southeast | 34,659 |
Which county is Golden in?
Golden is in Jefferson County, which has the Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) code 08059. The county contains 22 places in our data, 12 of which have their own page here and 10 smaller communities that appear only in county and state lists. Other places in the county include Lakewood (157,935), Arvada (121,272), Dakota Ridge (34,659), Ken Caryl (34,040), Wheat Ridge (31,324). Codes like this one help separate places that share a name; see the guide to counties and FIPS codes.
How far is Golden from major US cities?
Among six major hubs, Golden is closest to Denver, CO at about 18 miles and farthest from New York, NY at about 1,643 miles in a straight line. Road distances are usually 10 to 30 percent longer. Try the distance calculator for any other pair.
| Major city | Straight-line distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | 1,643 mi | East |
| Los Angeles, CA | 825 mi | Southwest |
| Chicago, IL | 926 mi | East |
| Houston, TX | 884 mi | Southeast |
| Atlanta, GA | 1,219 mi | East |
| Denver, CO | 18 mi | East |
Are there other places called Golden?
Yes. Our data lists 3 other places named Golden: Golden, IL (617), Golden, MO (415), Golden, MS (188). When you search for Golden, add the state or county so you land on the right one. This page covers the Golden in Jefferson County, Colorado.
Planning a move to Golden?
If you are weighing Golden, start with the practical numbers: how far it is from where you live, whether it changes your time zone, and how its size and density compare with your current city. Use the distance calculator to measure the trip from where you live. The radius search tool lists every place within any distance of it. Our checklist for comparing cities explains what to check next.
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Population and density come from a compiled dataset and are estimates. They may differ from official Census Bureau counts. Verify important figures at census.gov.