Installs in Commerce City
Strata Heat Pumps installs heat pumps in Commerce City, in every ZIP code listed on this page. The online estimate gives a price range and your rebates for a Commerce City address in about two minutes.
Commerce City homes and nearby housing
Census figures count 22,165 homes in Commerce City, with 21,339 occupied. The median home was built in 2004 and has 6.1 rooms. Adams County has 191,765 homes, a 1990 median build year, and 5.8 rooms. Commerce City has a newer housing base than the county, which points toward more homes with existing central equipment and newer duct layouts.
Commerce City has 39% of homes built from 2000 to 2009 and 28.4% built in 2010 or later. Those shares exceed Adams County's 20.8% and 14.9% in the same periods. They also exceed Colorado's 16.7% and 14%. For these newer homes, we start by measuring the existing ducts and matching a ducted heat pump to the home's actual load.
The nearby towns show a wider range of home ages. Brighton has a 1998 median build year, Thornton has a 1996 median, and Todd Creek has a 2006 median. Derby has a 1958 median and 56.1% of homes built before 1960. Commerce City has 17.3% built before 1960, so older-home duct checks still matter here, but they apply to a smaller share than in Derby.
Commerce City's 78% owner-occupied share also exceeds Adams County's 68.9% and Colorado's 66.3%. That means many homeowners are deciding how to replace equipment in homes they own. We assess the home as it stands, including its heating equipment, ducts, and electrical panel.
How Commerce City homes heat today
Utility gas heats 72.2% of Commerce City homes. That is above the Adams County share of 68.8% and the Colorado share of 66.7%. Electricity heats 23.4%, below Adams County's 27.1% and Colorado's 25.2%. Gas furnaces are the starting point for much of the city's heat pump planning.
Brighton has a higher gas-heating share at 76.2%, while Thornton is lower at 69.7%. Todd Creek stands apart at 89.9% gas heat. Derby is also gas-led at 75%. Commerce City sits between these nearby towns, so both full ducted replacement and dual fuel deserve a close look for homes with gas furnaces.
Electric heat serves 28.7% of homes in ZIP code 80640, compared with 22.2% in ZIP code 80022. Propane serves 2% of Commerce City homes. Heat pumps move heat instead of burning fuel, and they also cool. We review the current heating equipment, ducts, and electrical panel before selecting the replacement path.
Solar heats 1.5% of Commerce City homes, compared with 0.8% in Adams County and 0.5% across Colorado. Fuel oil accounts for 0% of Commerce City home heating. The current heating fuel affects the rebate path, while the home's design load determines the heat pump size.
Systems for Commerce City housing
Detached houses make up 78.8% of Commerce City homes, compared with 62.6% in Adams County and 61.8% statewide. A ducted heat pump fits this large detached-home share when ducts are in good condition and sized to deliver the needed airflow. The median 2004 build year supports starting with a duct inspection instead of assuming a ductless layout.
A dual-fuel system fits gas-heated homes that retain a gas furnace for the coldest hours. That matches the city's 72.2% utility-gas share. It is a route for homes with usable ducts and a furnace that should remain part of the heating system. The heat pump handles heating and cooling, while the furnace remains available at the coldest times.
Multi-unit buildings account for 9.1% of Commerce City homes. That is below Adams County's 22.9% and Colorado's 26.9%, but it still represents a distinct housing group. Ductless units suit homes without ducts, additions, and condos. They also suit older homes where ducts are small. A home with 1,500 square feet in the ductless example uses 3 indoor units in our estimate.
Attached houses account for 10% of local homes, compared with 8.6% in Adams County. Buildings with 2 to 9 units account for 4%, while buildings with 10 or more units account for 5.1%. Layout and access matter for these homes, so we select indoor units and ductwork based on the home's actual configuration.
Sizing heat pumps for Commerce City
Our estimate tool sizes to 1°F outdoors and 70°F indoors at 5,300 ft. At that elevation, an air-source unit loses 18% of heat output. At the design temperature, our sizing uses a performance of 2. These conditions are why we size for the actual home rather than choose equipment by floor area alone.
For the example 2,000 square foot, 2-story gas home built from 2000 to 2009, the design heat load is 2.4 tons. The estimate calls for a 30 A breaker. We measure the home, inspect duct capacity, and check the electrical panel before installation. Those checks confirm the equipment size and the work required at the house.
Age changes the load in the same example format. A home built before 1960 has a design load of 3.4 tons, while a home built from 1960 to 1979 has 3.2 tons. A home built from 1980 to 1999 has 2.8 tons, and one built in 2010 or later has 2.0 tons.
Commerce City has 39% of homes in the 2000 to 2009 group, the largest local build period. The example for that group uses 2.4 tons, while the 2010-or-later example uses 2.0 tons. A newer build year does not replace a load calculation, because we still measure the home and check the ducts.
Commerce City prices and rebates
For the example home, our estimate tool puts a ducted heat pump at $12,800 to $24,600 before rebates and $6,700 to $18,500 after rebates. A dual-fuel system is $10,200 to $19,800 before rebates and $4,100 to $13,700 after rebates. These examples use the 2,000 square foot, 2-story, gas-heated home built from 2000 to 2009.
The gas-heated example's rebate total is $7,000 for a ducted system. That total includes the Xcel Energy rebate ($4,500), the State of Colorado Heat Pump Discount ($1,000) and the Power Ahead Colorado rebate ($1,500). The same gas-home rebate total applies to the dual-fuel example. The State of Colorado Heat Pump Discount is $1,000 and comes off the invoice. We file every rebate for the homeowner.
For a home now heated with electricity, the 3-ton ducted rebate total is $4,700, made up of the Xcel Energy rebate ($2,200), the State of Colorado Heat Pump Discount ($1,000) and the Power Ahead Colorado rebate ($1,500). A gas-heated ductless example has $7,000 in rebates, while an electric-heated ductless example has $4,700. The Xcel Energy rebate applies to qualifying customers with gas, boiler, propane, or electric heat under its stated rules.
The Power Ahead Colorado rebate is $1,500 for qualifying homes in Adams County and the listed counties. The state discount applies to every Colorado home on each of the 3 system types. The federal 25C credit ended for systems installed after 2025-12-31. We apply the available program rules to the selected system.
How Commerce City ZIP codes differ
ZIP code 80022 has 19,929 homes and a 2002 median build year. ZIP code 80640 has 4,889 homes and a 2005 median build year. Gas heat is more common in 80022 at 72.4%, versus 68.3% in 80640. Both ZIP codes support a close review of existing gas furnaces, ducts, and dual-fuel options.
The older-home share differs sharply. In 80022, 26.6% of homes were built before 1960. In 80640, the share is 4%. That makes duct condition and room-by-room load assessment especially important in 80022. A ductless system fits a home where older ducts are absent or too small for the needed airflow.
Detached homes account for 79.7% in 80022 and 75.1% in 80640. Multi-unit buildings account for 8.4% in 80022 and 9.4% in 80640. The housing type supports a stronger emphasis on ducted and dual-fuel planning in both ZIP codes, while ductless remains a fit for homes without usable ducts.
Homes built in 2010 or later account for 27.1% in 80022 and 19.5% in 80640. Electric heat is also higher in 80640 at 28.7%, compared with 22.2% in 80022. We use the individual home's build condition, heating fuel, ducts, and electrical panel to choose the system. Most installations take 1 day. Jobs with several ductless units can take 2 or 3 days.
Commerce City in numbers
| Homes | Median year built | Built before 1960 | Built 2010 or later | Gas heat | Electric heat | Propane | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commerce City | 22,165 | 2004 | 17.3% | 28.4% | 72.2% | 23.4% | 2% |
| Adams County | 191,765 | 1990 | 13.5% | 14.9% | 68.8% | 27.1% | 2% |
| Colorado | 2,545,124 | 1987 | 16.3% | 14% | 66.7% | 25.2% | 4.9% |
| ZIP | Main town | Homes | Median year built | Heat with gas | Electric utility | Install area |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80022 | Commerce City | 19,929 | 2002 | 72.4% | Xcel Energy | Yes |
| 80640 | Commerce City | 4,889 | 2005 | 68.3% | Xcel Energy | Yes |
Systems and rebates in Adams County
- Ducted heat pump in Adams CountyPrices by home age and the Adams rebates for this system.
- Dual-fuel heat pump in Adams CountyPrices by home age and the Adams rebates for this system.
- Ductless mini-split in Adams CountyPrices by home age and the Adams rebates for this system.
- Heat pump rebates in Adams County$7,000 on a 3-ton gas home, program by program.
- Pool heat pumps in Adams CountyPool and spa heat pumps: local code rules, running cost and the swim season.
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Questions we hear
What heat pump system fits a typical Commerce City house?
Commerce City has 78.8% detached houses and 72.2% utility-gas heat. A ducted heat pump fits homes with sound ducts. Dual fuel fits homes that keep a gas furnace for the coldest hours. Ductless fits homes without ducts, additions, and condos. The home's ducts and electrical panel determine the final equipment path.
How is a Commerce City heat pump sized?
We size to 1°F outdoors, 70°F indoors, and 5,300 ft. Air-source equipment loses 18% of output at that elevation. The example 2,000 square foot, 2-story gas home built from 2000 to 2009 has a design load of 2.4 tons. We measure the home and inspect ducts before finalizing the equipment.
What rebates apply to a gas-heated Commerce City home?
The gas-heated ducted example has $7,000 in rebates. The total includes the Xcel Energy rebate ($4,500), the State of Colorado Heat Pump Discount ($1,000) and the Power Ahead Colorado rebate ($1,500). The State of Colorado Heat Pump Discount comes off the invoice. The Xcel Energy rebate has stated eligibility for customers with gas furnaces, gas boilers, or propane heat. We file every rebate for the homeowner.
What does a ducted heat pump cost for the example home?
For the 2,000 square foot, 2-story, gas-heated home built from 2000 to 2009, the ducted heat pump estimate is $12,800 to $24,600 before rebates. The estimate after rebates is $6,700 to $18,500. A dual-fuel system for the same example is $10,200 to $19,800 before rebates and $4,100 to $13,700 after rebates.
Why do the Commerce City ZIP codes need different planning?
ZIP code 80022 has 26.6% of homes built before 1960, while ZIP code 80640 has 4%. Gas heat is 72.4% in 80022 and 68.3% in 80640. Older homes are more likely to lack ducts or have small ducts, so the existing duct system and each home's load guide the choice.