PlainZIP

Arvada, CO · standard

ZIP Code 80005

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

25,553
866/sq mi
$136,821
Median income
$649,800
Median home value
60.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Arvada pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 6%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 8%
home value, US ZIPs
866
people per sq mi
88%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 80005 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 80005 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Arvada, Jefferson County, Colorado, with 25,553 residents across 29.5 square miles, a density of 866 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.

ZIP 80005 skews affluent, with a median household income of $136,821 (54% above the Colorado average), while per-capita income is $64,594. Poverty here runs at 3.3%, with unemployment measured 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.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 60.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.7, and the average commute is 27 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 80005, plus 6 more within Jefferson County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 80005

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Arvada, CO

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 80005.

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 80005, 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

25,553

Population

29.5

Area (sq mi)

866

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 80005?

42.7

Median Age

49.6%

Male

50.4%

Female

4.9%

Foreign-Born

White 85.9%
African American 1.2%
Asian 2.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.7%
Hispanic or Latino 11.7%

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

How ZIP 80005 ranks nationally

Arvada, CO household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$136,821 Top 6% higher than 94% 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%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). This entry sits in this band. $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 73.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 60.1%

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

Owner 88.2%
Renter 11.8%

$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

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ZIP 80005 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 80005 ranks #6 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 80005 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 80005 ranks #3 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
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

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
80003 standard
Arvada, CO
Pop: 35,384
80128 standard
Littleton, CO
Pop: 34,988

Related Areas

Jefferson County Arvada, CO Colorado

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 80005 in? ▼
ZIP code 80005 (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 80005? ▼
ZIP code 80005 in Arvada, CO has a population of 25,553 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 80005? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 80005 is $136,821, which is 79% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 80005? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 80005 is $649,800, which is 134% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 80005? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 80005 is White at 85.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 80005? ▼
ZIP code 80005 has 553 business establishments employing approximately 2,569 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 80005? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 80005 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (111), Construction (94), Health care and social assistance (71). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 80005? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 80005 increased by 2.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 181%. 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 80005? ▼
In ZIP code 80005, 73.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 60.1% 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 80005? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 80005 is 27.0 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 80005? ▼
In ZIP code 80005, approximately 88.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 80005? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 80005 is 3.3% 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.