West Pleasant View is an unincorporated community and a census-designated place (CDP) located in and governed by Jefferson County, Colorado, United States. The CDP is a part of the Denver–Aurora–Lakewood, CO Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population of the West Pleasant View CDP was 3,840 at the United States Census 2010.[4] The Pleasant View Metropolitan District provides services. The Golden post office (Zip code 80401) serves the area.[3]
West Pleasant View, Colorado | |
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Census Designated Place | |
South Golden Road in West Pleasant View. | |
![]() Location of the West Pleasant View CDP in Jefferson County, Colorado. | |
![]() ![]() West Pleasant View Location of the West Pleasant View CDP in the United States. | |
Coordinates: 39°43′55″N 105°10′42″W[1] | |
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County | Jefferson County |
Government | |
• Type | unincorporated community |
Area | |
• Total | 1.543 sq mi (3.996 km2) |
• Land | 1.543 sq mi (3.996 km2) |
• Water | 0.000 sq mi (0.000 km2) |
Elevation | 5,823 ft (1,775 m) |
Population (2010) | |
• Total | 3,840 |
• Density | 2,489/sq mi (961/km2) |
Time zone | UTC-7 (MST) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
ZIP Code[3] | Golden 80401 |
Area codes | 303 & 720 |
GNIS feature[2] | West Pleasant View CDP |
West Pleasant View is bordered to the west by Golden, to the east by Lakewood, and to the north by unincorporated Applewood. Interstate 70, U.S. Route 6, and U.S. Route 40 (West Colfax Avenue) all cross the community from west to east. Downtown Denver is 10 miles (16 km) to the east.
The West Pleasant View CDP has an area of 987 acres (3.996 km2), all land.[1]
The United States Census Bureau initially defined the West Pleasant View CDP for the United States Census 2000.
Year | Pop. | ±% |
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2000 | 3,932 | — |
2010 | 3,840 | −2.3% |
2020 | — | |
Source: United States Census Bureau |
Colorado's second largest school district, the Jefferson County Public Schools, has its headquarters in West Pleasant View.[5][6]
Zoned schools include:[5]
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County seat: Golden | ||
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Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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