Westcreek is an unincorporated community and a census-designated place (CDP) located in and governed by Douglas County, Colorado, United States. The CDP is a part of the Denver–Aurora–Lakewood, CO Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population of the Westcreek CDP was 120 at the United States Census 2020.[3] The Sedalia post office (Zip Code 80135) serves the area.[4]

Westcreek, Colorado
Westcreek Road in Westcreek.
Westcreek Road in Westcreek.
Location of the Westcreek CDP in Douglas County, Colorado.
Location of the Westcreek CDP in Douglas County, Colorado.
Westcreek is located in the United States
Westcreek
Westcreek
Location of the Westcreek CDP in the United States
Coordinates: 39°09′00″N 105°09′45″W / 39.15000°N 105.16250°W / 39.15000; -105.16250 (Westcreek CDP, Colorado)[1]
Country United States
State Colorado
CountyDouglas County
Government
 • Typeunincorporated community
Area
 • Total
3.263 km2 (1.260 sq mi)
 • Land3.155 km2 (1.218 sq mi)
 • Water0.108 km2 (0.042 sq mi)
Elevation2,282 m (7,487 ft)
Population
 • Total
120
 • Density37/km2 (95/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC-7 (MST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-6 (MDT)
ZIP Code[4]
Sedalia 80135
Area codes303 & 720
GNIS feature ID2409571[2]

Geography

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Westcreek is located in southwestern Douglas County. It is in the valley of West Creek, a north-flowing tributary of Horse Creek and part of the South Platte River watershed.

Colorado State Highway 67 passes through the community, leading north down the West Creek/Horse Creek valley 9 miles (14 km) to Deckers and southeast 15 miles (24 km) to Woodland Park.

The Westcreek CDP has an area of 806 acres (3.263 km2), including 27 acres (0.108 km2) of water.[1]

Demographics

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The United States Census Bureau initially defined the Westcreek CDP for the United States Census 2000.

Westcreek CDP, Colorado
YearPop.±%
2000105—    
2010129+22.9%
2020120−7.0%
Source: United States Census Bureau

Education

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The Douglas County School District serves Westcreek.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c "State of Colorado Census Designated Places - BAS20 - Data as of January 1, 2020". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 21, 2020.
  2. ^ a b c U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Westcreek, Colorado
  3. ^ a b United States Census Bureau. "Westcreek CDP; Colorado". Retrieved April 28, 2023.
  4. ^ a b "Zip Code 80135 Map and Profile". zipdatamaps.com. 2020. Retrieved December 21, 2020.
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