Broomfield, CO GIS Map
Broomfield is a city in Broomfield County, Colorado, with a population of about 74,112. The map below shows its location, boundary and surrounding roads, with federal GIS layers you can turn on for the area.
- County
- Broomfield County
- Population
- 74,112
- Elevation
- 5,392 ft
- Coordinates
- 39.9205, -105.0867
- ZIP codes (4)
- 80020, 80021, 80023, 80038
- Land area
- 33 sq mi
- Time zone
- America/Denver
About Broomfield, CO
Broomfield is a consolidated city and county located in the U.S. state of Colorado. It has a consolidated government which operates under Article XX, Sections 10–13 of the Constitution of the State of Colorado. Broomfield's population was 74,112 at the 2020 United States census, making it the 15th most populous municipality and the 12th most populous county in Colorado. Broomfield is a part of the ten-county Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO Metropolitan Statistical Area and the 18-county Front Range Urban Corridor.
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GIS Data for Broomfield, CO
The Broomfield map loads live federal GIS layers in your browser, so you can check flood zones, terrain, land cover and district boundaries for any address in Broomfield without a separate GIS login. Everything below is drawn from public U.S. government data.
Layers you can turn on
FEMA flood zones
National Flood Hazard Layer — flood insurance rate map zones.
Elevation contours and hillshade
USGS 3DEP terrain, so you can read slope and relief.
Land cover
NLCD land cover classes — forest, developed, wetland, water.
School districts
Census TIGER unified and elementary school district boundaries.
ZIP code and county boundaries
Census TIGER ZCTA and county boundary lines.
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Broomfield Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
Population
76,304
Households
31,760
Median household income
$123,874
Median age
38.6 years
Median home value
$664,500
Median gross rent
$2,126/mo
Owner-occupied homes
62.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher
60.3%
Below poverty level
6.2%
Land area
33 sq mi
Population density
2,314 / sq mi
County
Broomfield Population Growth
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 Census and Population Estimates Program (Vintage 2024: April 2020 estimates base and July 1, 2024 estimate).
2010 Census
55,889
April 2020 (estimates base)
74,106
July 2024 estimate
78,323
Change 2010-2020
+32.6%
Change 2020-2024
+5.7%
Photos of Broomfield
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Federal Buildings & Leases in Broomfield
GSA-managed federal properties in and around Broomfield.
| Property | Address | Status | Sq ft | Lease ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NARA Broomfield | 17101 Huron St, 80023 | Leased | 161,730 | May 2032 |
| Premier Hangars | 11906 Hangar CT, 80021 | Leased | 14,839 | Jan 2042 |
| Westmoor Technology Park | 10225 Westmoor Dr Bldg 6, 80021 | Leased | 11,828 | Jan 2035 |
Source: U.S. GSA Inventory of Owned and Leased Properties (data.gov), September 2026.
Soils of Broomfield
General soil map unit at the city center: Ulm-Nunn-Englewood
Soil Properties
- Drainage class
- Well drained
- Hydrologic soil group
- C (slow infiltration)
- Available water storage (0–150 cm)
- 25.1 cm
- Typical slope
- 3%
- Flooding frequency
- None
Soil Components
- Nunn40%
Mollisols · Aridic Argiustolls
- Ulm30%
Aridisols · Ustic Haplargids
- Englewood10%
Mollisols · Torrertic Argiustolls
- Denver5%
Mollisols · Torrertic Argiustolls
- Loveland5%
Mollisols · Fluvaquentic Endoaquolls
- Kutch5%
Mollisols · Torrertic Argiustolls
Source: USDA NRCS U.S. General Soil Map (STATSGO2). General soil map data (1:250,000 scale) is not suitable for site-specific decisions.
Climate of Broomfield
30-year averages (1991–2020) from the Northglenn, Co weather station, elevation 5,407 ft, 4.2 miles from the city center.
Warmest month
Jul · avg high 91°F
Coldest month
Jan · avg low 19°F
Annual precipitation
14.5 in
Annual snowfall
44.8 in
Average Monthly Temperatures (°F)
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high °F | 48 | 50 | 58 | 64 | 72 | 85 | 91 | 89 | 82 | 67 | 56 | 48 |
| Avg low °F | 19 | 20 | 28 | 35 | 44 | 53 | 59 | 57 | 49 | 37 | 27 | 19 |
| Precip. in | 0.45 | 0.54 | 1.21 | 1.94 | 2.35 | 1.50 | 1.73 | 1.32 | 1.19 | 1.07 | 0.73 | 0.48 |
| Snow in | 6.0 | 7.6 | 8.2 | 6.5 | 1.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 2.4 | 6.9 | 5.9 |
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Conditions at the station may differ from other parts of the city.
Natural Hazard Risk in Broomfield
FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Broomfield County, compared with all U.S. counties.
Overall risk
Score 34.7 of 100
Expected annual loss
Buildings, population & agriculture
Social vulnerability
Susceptibility to hazard impacts
Community resilience
Ability to prepare & recover
Risk by Hazard
- HailRelatively Moderate
- LightningRelatively High
- Winter WeatherRelatively Moderate
- WildfireRelatively Low
- TornadoRelatively Low
- Strong WindRelatively Moderate
- Cold WaveRelatively Low
- Volcanic ActivityVery Low
- EarthquakeVery Low
- Ice StormRelatively Low
- Inland FloodingVery Low
- Heat WaveVery Low
- DroughtVery Low
- LandslideVery Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index (December 2025 release). County-level ratings are relative to other U.S. counties and are not a property-specific assessment.
Broomfield FAQ
What county is Broomfield in?
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Broomfield, Colorado is located in Broomfield County.
What is the population of Broomfield?
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Broomfield has a population of about 74,112, making it the number 15 of the 54 Colorado cities listed on GIS Map.
What is the elevation of Broomfield?
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The elevation of Broomfield is approximately 5,392 feet (1,643 meters) above sea level at the city center.
What ZIP codes are in Broomfield?
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ZIP codes for Broomfield include 80020, 80021, 80023, 80038.
What time zone is Broomfield in?
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Broomfield is in the Mountain Time zone (America/Denver).
How far is Broomfield from Denver?
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Broomfield is about 14 miles from Denver, the capital of Colorado, in a straight line.
What cities are near Broomfield?
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Cities near Broomfield include Louisville, CO (5 miles); Lafayette, CO (5 miles); Northglenn, CO (6 miles); Westminster, CO (6 miles); Thornton, CO (7 miles).
Local notes for Broomfield, CO
Questions and local knowledge from people who know the area. Every note is read before it appears here.