title: Derby, Colorado
text: # Derby, Colorado
  
  Derby is an unincorporated community and a census-designated place (CDP) located in and governed by Adams County, Colorado, United States. The CDP is a part of the Denver–Aurora–Lakewood, CO Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population of the Derby CDP was 8,407 at the United States Census 2020. The Commerce City post office (Zip code 80022) serves the area.
  
  ## History
  
  The Derby post office was established in 1910 and remained in operation until 1963. The community is named after Derby, England.
  
  ## Geography
  
  The Derby CDP has an area of 1,129 acres (4.570 $km^2),$ including 9.4 acres (0.038 $km^2)$ of water.
  
  ## Demographics
  
  The United States Census Bureau initially defined the Derby CDP for the 1950 United States Census.
  
  