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Arvada, CO · standard

ZIP Code 80003

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

35,384
2,013/sq mi
$91,464
Median income
$534,700
Median home value
35.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Arvada pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a suburban-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 25%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 12%
home value, US ZIPs
2,013
people per sq mi
70%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 80003 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 80003 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Arvada, Jefferson County, Colorado, with 35,384 residents across 17.6 square miles, a density of 2,013 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.

ZIP 80003 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $91,464 (3% above the Colorado average), while per-capita income is $43,550. Local economic indicators show a 9.3% poverty rate alongside 4.7% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $534,700 (10% above the state average) with median rent at $1,795 per month, and 70.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 35.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.4, and the average commute is 28 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Jefferson County, letting you compare 80003 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 80003

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Arvada, CO

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 80003.

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 80003, 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

35,384

Population

17.6

Area (sq mi)

2,013

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 80003?

37.4

Median Age

49.6%

Male

50.4%

Female

8.2%

Foreign-Born

White 68.6%
African American 1.1%
Asian 3.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 17.7%
Hispanic or Latino 29.6%

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?

$91,464

Median Household Income

+3% vs state

$43,550

Per Capita Income

9.3%

Poverty Rate

4.7%

Unemployment Rate

28.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 80003 ranks nationally

Arvada, CO household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$91,464 Top 25% higher than 75% 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 64.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 35.7%

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

What does housing look like?

14,297

Total Housing Units

13,795

Occupied Units

502

Vacant Units

2.59

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 70.1%
Renter 29.9%

$534,700

Median Home Value

+10% vs state

$1,795

Median Rent

1975

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

+0.3%

YoY Change (2024)

304

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+204%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 80003 have increased 0.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +204% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.7% 221
2021 +16.0% 257
2022 +14.5% 294
2023 +3.3% 304
2024 +0.3% 304

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 811 business establishments in ZIP 80003, employing approximately 9,070 people with a combined annual payroll of $506,996,000.

811

Businesses

9,070

Employees

$507.0M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 102 12.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 99 12.2%
Construction 97 12.0%
Other services (except public administration) 97 12.0%
Health care and social assistance 92 11.3%
Accommodation and food services 82 10.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 45 5.5%
Finance and insurance 40 4.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 38 4.7%
Manufacturing 30 3.7%
Wholesale trade 28 3.5%
Transportation and warehousing 18 2.2%
Information 14 1.7%
Educational services 13 1.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 12 1.5%
Utilities 3 0.4%

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 80003 vs 80030 →

ZIP 80003 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 80003 ranks #3 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 80003 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 80003 ranks #6 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
80030 Westminster, CO 15,329 1.4 mi
80221 Denver, CO 37,779 3.0 mi
80212 Denver, CO 18,051 3.9 mi
80031 Westminster, CO 33,932 3.6 mi
80004 Arvada, CO 35,892 3.3 mi
80002 Arvada, CO 18,020 3.1 mi
80005 Arvada, CO 25,553 3.9 mi
80214 Denver, CO 24,821 5.8 mi
80033 Wheat Ridge, CO 23,969 4.2 mi
80260 Denver, CO 31,412 4.1 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
80128 standard
Littleton, CO
Pop: 34,988
80227 standard
Denver, CO
Pop: 33,667

Related Areas

Jefferson County Arvada, CO Colorado

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 80003 in? ▼
ZIP code 80003 (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 80003? ▼
ZIP code 80003 in Arvada, CO has a population of 35,384 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 80003? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 80003 is $91,464, which is 20% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 80003? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 80003 is $534,700, which is 92% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 80003? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 80003 is White at 68.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 29.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 80003? ▼
ZIP code 80003 has 811 business establishments employing approximately 9,070 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 80003? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 80003 are: Retail trade (102), Professional, scientific, and technical services (99), Construction (97). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 80003? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 80003 increased by 0.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 204%. 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 80003? ▼
In ZIP code 80003, 64.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 35.7% 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 80003? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 80003 is 28.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 80003? ▼
In ZIP code 80003, approximately 70.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 80003? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 80003 is 9.3% 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.