Applewood is an unincorporated community and a census-designated place (CDP) located in Jefferson County, Colorado, United States.

The population of the Applewood CDP was 7,833 at the 2020 United States census.

[4] The Golden post office (Zip code 80401) serves the area.

It is bordered to the north by Fairmount, to the northeast by Wheat Ridge, to the southeast by Lakewood, and to the southwest by West Pleasant View.

[9] Zoned schools for Applewood CDP (as defined in the 2020 U.S. Census) include:[10]