ZIP Code 80003
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Arvada · Jefferson County · Colorado
- Population
- 35,384
- Median income
- $91,464
- Median home value
- $534,700
- Bachelor's or higher
- 35.7%
- Land area
- 17.6 sq mi
2,013/sq mi
▲ 20% vs US
higher than 75% of US ZIPs
▲ 92% vs US
higher than 88% of US ZIPs
Median age 37.4
Denver
ZIP code 80003 in Arvada, Colorado has a population of 35,384. The median household income is $91,464, which is 20% above the national average. Median home value is $534,700, 92% above the US average. 35.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 80003 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 17.6 square miles in Arvada, Jefferson County, Colorado. The area is home to 35,384 residents, producing a population density of 2,013 people per square mile, and falls within the Denver time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 80003 against Colorado and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 80003 sits at $91,464 (3% above the Colorado average), while per-capita income is $43,550. The poverty rate stands at 9.3% and the unemployment rate at 4.7%. 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 direct signal of whether 80003 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 35.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.4, and the average commute is 28 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Jefferson County, so you can benchmark 80003 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 80003
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 80003.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
102 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
99 establishments
- Construction
Construction
97 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
97 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
92 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
Who lives in ZIP 80003?
37.4
Median Age
49.6%
Male
50.4%
Female
8.2%
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?
$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
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?
14,297
Total Housing Units
13,795
Occupied Units
502
Vacant Units
2.59
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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 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 |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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