Shaw Heights, Colorado

Summary

Shaw Heights is an unincorporated community and a census-designated place (CDP) located in and governed by Adams County, Colorado, United States. The CDP is part of the Denver–Aurora–Lakewood, CO Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population of the Shaw Heights CDP was 5,185 at the United States Census 2020.[3] The Westminster post office (Zip code 80031) serves the area.[4]

Shaw Heights, Colorado
Location of the Shaw Heights CDP in Adams County, Colorado.
Location of the Shaw Heights CDP in Adams County, Colorado.
Shaw Heights is located in the United States
Shaw Heights
Shaw Heights
Location of the Shaw Heights CDP in the United States.
Coordinates: 39°51′24″N 105°02′21″W / 39.8566176°N 105.0390737°W / 39.8566176; -105.0390737 (Shaw Heights CDP, Colorado)[1]
Country United States
State Colorado
CountyAdams County
Government
 • Typeunincorporated community
Area
 • Total0.701 sq mi (1.816 km2)
 • Land0.700 sq mi (1.814 km2)
 • Water0.0008 sq mi (0.002 km2)
Elevation5,512 ft (1,680 m)
Population
 • Total5,185
 • Density7,400/sq mi (2,900/km2)
Time zoneUTC-7 (MST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-6 (MDT)
ZIP Code[4]
Area codes303 & 720
GNIS feature[2]Shaw Heights CDP

Geography edit

The Shaw Heights CDP has an area of 449 acres (1.816 km2), including 0.49 acres (0.002 km2) of water.[1]

Demographics edit

The United States Census Bureau initially defined the Shaw Heights CDP for the United States Census 2010.

Shaw Heights CDP, Colorado
YearPop.±%
20105,116—    
20205,185+1.3%
Source: United States Census Bureau

Education edit

Shaw Heights is served by Westminster Public Schools.

  • Shaw Heights Middle School

See also edit

References edit

  1. ^ a b c "State of Colorado Census Designated Places - BAS20 - Data as of January 1, 2020". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 14, 2020.
  2. ^ a b c "U.S. Board on Geographic Names: Domestic Names". United States Geological Survey. Retrieved December 14, 2020.
  3. ^ a b United States Census Bureau. "Shaw Heights CDP, Colorado". Retrieved April 19, 2023.
  4. ^ a b "Zip Code 80031 Map and Profile". zipdatamaps.com. 2020. Retrieved December 20, 2020.

External links edit

  • Westminster Public Schools
    • Shaw Heights Middle School
  • Adams County website