ZIP 80241 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Upper Middle ClassLow Snow AreaRemote Work Hub

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Thornton city, CO (80241)

Median Income

$107,553

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+1,526

Wealth inflow

Population

33,393

Unemployment

4.6%

0.9pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 1,526 for ZIP 80241 (Thornton city, CO) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

4.6%+25% vs US avg

Self-Employed

3.4%-44% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

5.6%-52% vs US avg

462

Establishments

4,946

Employees

~11 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Healthcare

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining0.8%
Construction9.5%
Manufacturing9.1%
Wholesale trade3.5%
Retail trade11.1%
Transportation, utilities6.1%
Information4.0%
Finance, insurance, real estate4.6%
Professional, scientific, management13.6%
Education, health care, social21.0%
Arts, entertainment, food services6.9%
Other services5.0%
Public administration4.6%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 80241 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population declined 4.2%, median income fell 3.9% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 18.0%.

Median Income

$107,553

+43% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate