Watkins, Colorado
Watkins: Situated on the high plains east of Denver in Adams County, this unincorporated community sits at an elevation of 5,525 feet along Interstate 70.
About
Watkins is a city located in the county of Adams in the U.S. state of Colorado.
Quick Facts about Watkins
| State | Colorado (United States) |
| County | Adams County |
| Latitude & Longitude | 39.7453,-104.6075 |
| Time Zone | America/Denver |
| Local time | 19:19:27 (6th November 2026) |
| Postal code | 80137 |
| Weather | 35℉ Partly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Geography
Watkins is located at 39°44'43"N 104°36'27"W (39.7452600, -104.6074700).
Watkins map
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Weather
Partly cloudy, with a low around 35. South wind around 9 mph.
7-Day ForecastNearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Watkins, CO. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 476975 | Colorado State University-Global Campus | Aurora (CO) | 80011-0000 |
Nearby Transit Stations (10)
Rail and bus stations connected to Watkins, CO. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEB | Denver (Bus Station), Colorado | 1055 19th Street | BUS |
| DEN | Union Station | 1701 Wynkoop Street | RAIL |
| LGM | Longmont, Colorado | 623 Main St. | BUS |
| BLD | Boulder, Colorado | 30th & Diagonal Highway | BUS |
| PJT | Pine Junction, CO | 76 Mount Evans Boulevard | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Watkins.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Watkin Post Office | Watkins (CO) | 80137 |
| Benn Post Office | Bennett (CO) | 80102 |
| Aurora Post Office | Aurora (CO) | 80017 |
| Altura Post Office | Aurora (CO) | 80011 |
| Hoffman Heigh Post Office | Aurora (CO) | 80011 |
Other cities in Adams County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Adams County , CO.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Aurora | 387,377 | The third most populous city in Colorado and the center of the Denver metropolitan area. |
| Thornton | 148,113 | The seventh most populous city in Colorado. |
| Westminster | 115,046 | The most populous city in Adams County, Colorado. |
| Commerce City | 60,336 | The most populous city in Adams County, Colorado. |
| Brighton | 40,783 | A city in Adams County, Colorado. |
| Northglenn | 38,845 | City in Colorado |
| Sherrelwood | 18,287 | Census-designated place in Adams County, Colorado |
| Welby | 14,846 | Census-designated place in Colorado |
| Lone Tree | 13,614 | City in Douglas County, Colorado, United States of America |
| Federal Heights | 13,598 | City in Adams County, Colorado, United States |
| Berkley | 11,207 | Census designated place |
| Twin Lakes | 6,101 | City in Freeborn County, Minnesota, United States of America |
| Todd Creek | 3,768 | Census-designated place in Adams County, Colorado |
| Bennett | 3,017 | Town in Colorado |