title: Genesee, Colorado
text: # Genesee, Colorado
  
  Genesee 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 Genesee CDP was 3,610 at the United States Census 2020. The Golden post office (Zip code 80401) serves the area.
  
  ## Geography
  
  Genesse is located in the foothills of the Front Range.
  
  The Genesee CDP has an area of 4,264 acres (17.257 $km^2),$ including 3.7 acres (0.015 $km^2)$ of water.
  
  ## Demographics
  
  The United States Census Bureau initially defined the Genesee CDP for the 1990 United States Census.
  
  ## Attractions
  
  * Genesee Park, in the Denver Mountain Parks system.
  
  ## Education
  
  Genesee is served by the Jefferson County Public Schools.
  
  