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 High-density area
- $91,464
- Median income Above-median income area
- $534,700
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 35.7%
- 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 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 average Colorado ZIP), while per-capita income is $43,550. The poverty rate is 9.3%, with unemployment at 4.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $534,700 (10% above the average Colorado ZIP) and median rent is $1,795; 70.1% of occupied homes 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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Jefferson County, so 80003 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 80003
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Arvada, CO
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 + 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
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 ZIP avg
$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
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
14,297housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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.
- 80221
Denver (80221)
37,779 residents
- 80004
Arvada (80004)
35,892 residents
- 80003
Arvada (80003)
35,384 residents
- 80031
Westminster (80031)
33,932 residents
- 80260
Denver (80260)
31,412 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
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 80003 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 80003 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
- 80031
Westminster (80031)
$107,422 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
- 80221
Denver (80221)
$86,810 median income
- 80214
Denver (80214)
$75,575 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 80003, 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 (35,384 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 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.
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