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Arvada, CO · standard

ZIP Code 80002

Jefferson County, Colorado - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

18,020
1,130/sq mi
$93,362
Median income
$558,500
Median home value
47.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Arvada pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

Top 24%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 11%
home value, US ZIPs
1,130
people per sq mi
50%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 80002 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 80002 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Arvada, Jefferson County, Colorado, home to 18,020 residents across 15.9 square miles, a density of 1,130 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.

ZIP 80002 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $93,362 (5% above the Colorado average), while per-capita income is $54,404. Poverty here runs at 8.0%, with unemployment measured at 3.4%. Median home value sits at $558,500 (15% above the state average), median rent at $1,824 a month, and owner-occupancy at 49.6%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 47.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.4, and the average commute is 24 minutes. To put 80002 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Jefferson County, for a geography-aware comparison.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 80002

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Arvada, CO

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 80002.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 80002, Arvada, CO · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

18,020

Population

15.9

Area (sq mi)

1,130

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 80002?

36.4

Median Age

48.1%

Male

51.9%

Female

9.7%

Foreign-Born

White 73.1%
African American 0.6%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 17.1%
Hispanic or Latino 26.8%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$93,362

Median Household Income

+5% vs state

$54,404

Per Capita Income

8.0%

Poverty Rate

3.4%

Unemployment Rate

24.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 80002 ranks nationally

Arvada, CO household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$93,362 Top 24% higher than 76% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 67.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 47.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

10,289

Total Housing Units

9,755

Occupied Units

534

Vacant Units

2.17

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 49.6%
Renter 50.4%

$558,500

Median Home Value

+15% vs state

$1,824

Median Rent

1980

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+1.7%

YoY Change (2024)

326

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+226%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 80002 have increased 1.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +226% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.3% 232
2021 +14.7% 266
2022 +18.5% 315
2023 +2.0% 321
2024 +1.7% 326

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 1,016 business establishments in ZIP 80002, employing approximately 12,690 people with a combined annual payroll of $702,202,000.

1,016

Businesses

12,690

Employees

$702.2M

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 147 14.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 136 13.4%
Health care and social assistance 106 10.4%
Accommodation and food services 102 10.0%
Retail trade 96 9.4%
Other services (except public administration) 89 8.8%
Finance and insurance 60 5.9%
Wholesale trade 56 5.5%
Manufacturing 55 5.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 55 5.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 55 5.4%
Information 16 1.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 13 1.3%
Educational services 10 1.0%
Transportation and warehousing 8 0.8%
Management of companies and enterprises 7 0.7%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 3 0.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 80002 vs 80033 →

ZIP 80002 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 80002 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 80002 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 80002 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
80033 Wheat Ridge, CO 23,969 1.5 mi
80004 Arvada, CO 35,892 1.7 mi
80215 Denver, CO 17,843 3.6 mi
80003 Arvada, CO 35,384 3.1 mi
80005 Arvada, CO 25,553 4.1 mi
80212 Denver, CO 18,051 3.5 mi
80214 Denver, CO 24,821 4.1 mi
80226 Denver, CO 30,930 5.9 mi
80030 Westminster, CO 15,329 4.4 mi
80021 Broomfield, CO 30,051 6.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Jefferson County

80123 standard
Littleton, CO
Pop: 44,795
80127 standard
Littleton, CO
Pop: 42,597
80401 standard
Golden, CO
Pop: 39,378
80004 standard
Arvada, CO
Pop: 35,892
80003 standard
Arvada, CO
Pop: 35,384
80128 standard
Littleton, CO
Pop: 34,988

Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 80002 in? ▼
ZIP code 80002 (Arvada) is located in Jefferson County, Colorado. Jefferson County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/jefferson-co.
What is the population of ZIP code 80002? ▼
ZIP code 80002 in Arvada, CO has a population of 18,020 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 80002? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 80002 is $93,362, which is 22% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 80002? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 80002 is $558,500, which is 101% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 80002? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 80002 is White at 73.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 26.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 80002? ▼
ZIP code 80002 has 1,016 business establishments employing approximately 12,690 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 80002? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 80002 are: Construction (147), Professional, scientific, and technical services (136), Health care and social assistance (106). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 80002? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 80002 increased by 1.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 226%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 80002? ▼
In ZIP code 80002, 67.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 47.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 80002? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 80002 is 24.0 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 80002? ▼
In ZIP code 80002, approximately 49.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 50.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 80002? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 80002 is 8.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.