ZIP Code 80005
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Arvada · Jefferson County · Colorado
- Population
- 25,553
- Median income
- $136,821
- Median home value
- $649,800
- Bachelor's or higher
- 60.1%
- Land area
- 29.5 sq mi
866/sq mi
▲ 79% vs US
higher than 94% of US ZIPs
▲ 134% vs US
higher than 92% of US ZIPs
Median age 42.7
Denver
ZIP code 80005 in Arvada, Colorado has a population of 25,553. The median household income is $136,821, which is 79% above the national average. Median home value is $649,800, 134% above the US average. 60.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 80005 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 29.5 square miles in Arvada, Jefferson County, Colorado. The area is home to 25,553 residents, producing a population density of 866 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 80005 against Colorado and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 80005 sits at $136,821 (54% above the Colorado average), while per-capita income is $64,594. The poverty rate stands at 3.3% and the unemployment rate at 3.3%. On housing, the median home value is $649,800 (34% above the state average) with median rent at $2,188 per month, and 88.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 80005 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 60.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.7, and the average commute is 27 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Jefferson County, so you can benchmark 80005 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 80005
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 80005.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
111 establishments
- Construction
Construction
94 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
71 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
55 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 40
Other services (except public administration)
40 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 80005, 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
25,553
Population
29.5
Area (sq mi)
866
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 80005?
42.7
Median Age
49.6%
Male
50.4%
Female
4.9%
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?
$136,821
Median Household Income
+54% vs state
$64,594
Per Capita Income
3.3%
Poverty Rate
3.3%
Unemployment Rate
27.0 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?
11,485
Total Housing Units
11,217
Occupied Units
268
Vacant Units
2.53
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$649,800
Median Home Value
+34% vs state
$2,188
Median Rent
1981
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
+2.3%
YoY Change (2024)
281
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+181%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 80005 have increased 2.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +181% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.8% | 204 |
| 2021 | +15.1% | 235 |
| 2022 | +16.4% | 273 |
| 2023 | +0.4% | 274 |
| 2024 | +2.3% | 281 |
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 553 business establishments in ZIP 80005, employing approximately 2,569 people with a combined annual payroll of $127,301,000.
553
Businesses
2,569
Employees
$127.3M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 111 | 20.1% |
| Construction | 94 | 17.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 71 | 12.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 55 | 9.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 40 | 7.2% |
| Retail trade | 32 | 5.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 29 | 5.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 23 | 4.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 21 | 3.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 20 | 3.6% |
| Educational services | 17 | 3.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 15 | 2.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 9 | 1.6% |
| Information | 6 | 1.1% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 0.9% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 0.5% |
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 80005 vs 80004 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80004 | Arvada, CO | 35,892 | 2.5 mi |
| 80021 | Broomfield, CO | 30,051 | 2.9 mi |
| 80002 | Arvada, CO | 18,020 | 4.1 mi |
| 80007 | Arvada, CO | 7,262 | 3.8 mi |
| 80003 | Arvada, CO | 35,384 | 3.9 mi |
| 80033 | Wheat Ridge, CO | 23,969 | 5.6 mi |
| 80030 | Westminster, CO | 15,329 | 5.2 mi |
| 80031 | Westminster, CO | 33,932 | 5.1 mi |
| 80215 | Denver, CO | 17,843 | 7.4 mi |
| 80027 | Louisville, CO | 31,034 | 7.1 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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