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 High-density area
- $93,362
- Median income Above-median income area
- $558,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 47.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 80002 (Arvada, CO) rose +1.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 321.0 in 2023 to 326.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Colorado ZIP), while per-capita income is $54,404. The poverty rate is 8.0%, with unemployment at 3.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $558,500 (15% above the average Colorado ZIP), with only 49.6% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $1,824.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Jefferson County, so 80002 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Construction
Construction
147 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
136 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
106 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
102 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
96 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, 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
Who lives in ZIP 80002?
36.4
Median Age
48.1%
Male
51.9%
Female
9.7%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$54,404
Per Capita Income
8.0%
Poverty Rate
3.4%
Unemployment Rate
24.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 80002 ranks among Colorado ZIPs
Arvada, CO household income vs. every Colorado ZIP code
Median household income among 469 reporting Colorado ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$93,362 Top 39% higher than 61% of 469 Colorado ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
10,289housing units
10,289
Total Housing Units
9,755
Occupied Units
534
Vacant Units
2.17
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$558,500
Median Home Value
+15% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 80004
Arvada (80004)
35,892 residents
- 80003
Arvada (80003)
35,384 residents
- 80226
Denver (80226)
30,930 residents
- 80021
Broomfield (80021)
30,051 residents
- 80005
Arvada (80005)
25,553 residents
- 80214
Denver (80214)
24,821 residents
- 80033
Wheat Ridge (80033)
23,969 residents
- 80212
Denver (80212)
18,051 residents
- 80002
Arvada (80002)
18,020 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 80002 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 80002 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 80005
Arvada (80005)
$136,821 median income
- 80212
Denver (80212)
$124,972 median income
- 80021
Broomfield (80021)
$110,038 median income
- 80004
Arvada (80004)
$103,659 median income
- 80002
Arvada (80002)
$93,362 median income
- 80003
Arvada (80003)
$91,464 median income
- 80033
Wheat Ridge (80033)
$89,627 median income
- 80215
Denver (80215)
$85,190 median income
- 80226
Denver (80226)
$82,300 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 80002, both outside CO so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (18,020 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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