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Broomfield, CO · standard

ZIP Code 80020

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

46,871
914/sq mi
$117,243
Median income
$601,800
Median home value
54.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Broomfield pairs an upper-quartile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 11%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 9%
home value, US ZIPs
914
people per sq mi
67%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 80020 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 80020 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Broomfield, Broomfield County, Colorado, with 46,871 residents across 51.3 square miles, a density of 914 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.

ZIP 80020 skews affluent, with a median household income of $117,243 (32% above the Colorado average), while per-capita income is $56,336. Poverty here runs at 6.2%, with unemployment measured at 3.5%. Median home value sits at $601,800 (24% above the state average), median rent at $2,052 a month, and owner-occupancy at 66.7%.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 54.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.7, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 1 additional ZIPs sharing Broomfield County, so you can benchmark 80020 against its immediate geography rather than a 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 80020

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Broomfield, CO

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 80020.

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 80020, Broomfield, 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

46,871

Population

51.3

Area (sq mi)

914

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 80020?

37.7

Median Age

51.1%

Male

48.9%

Female

9.1%

Foreign-Born

White 74.6%
African American 1.3%
Asian 5.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 14.3%
Hispanic or Latino 17.4%

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?

$117,243

Median Household Income

+32% vs state

$56,336

Per Capita Income

6.2%

Poverty Rate

3.5%

Unemployment Rate

25.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 80020 ranks nationally

Broomfield, CO household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$117,243 Top 11% higher than 89% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 69.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 54.4%

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

What does housing look like?

21,966

Total Housing Units

21,326

Occupied Units

640

Vacant Units

2.53

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 66.7%
Renter 33.3%

$601,800

Median Home Value

+24% vs state

$2,052

Median Rent

1991

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

+2.4%

YoY Change (2024)

273

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+173%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 80020 have increased 2.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +173% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.4% 198
2021 +14.3% 226
2022 +15.6% 261
2023 +2.1% 267
2024 +2.4% 273

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 1,436 business establishments in ZIP 80020, employing approximately 18,161 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,176,181,000.

1,436

Businesses

18,161

Employees

$1.2B

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 235 16.4%
Other services (except public administration) 148 10.3%
Health care and social assistance 146 10.2%
Retail trade 140 9.8%
Construction 128 8.9%
Accommodation and food services 124 8.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 115 8.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 83 5.8%
Finance and insurance 75 5.2%
Manufacturing 64 4.5%
Wholesale trade 53 3.7%
Educational services 42 2.9%
Information 29 2.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 26 1.8%
Transportation and warehousing 17 1.2%
Industries not classified 5 0.3%
Management of companies and enterprises 3 0.2%

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 80020 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 80020 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 80020 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 80020 ranks #5 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
80021 Broomfield, CO 30,051 3.5 mi
80234 Denver, CO 25,937 3.9 mi
80031 Westminster, CO 33,932 4.3 mi
80023 Broomfield, CO 15,415 4.4 mi
80026 Lafayette, CO 26,378 5.8 mi
80027 Louisville, CO 31,034 4.9 mi
80003 Arvada, CO 35,384 7.3 mi
80241 Thornton, CO 31,746 6.3 mi
80260 Denver, CO 31,412 5.8 mi
80005 Arvada, CO 25,553 6.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Broomfield County

80023 standard
Broomfield, CO
Pop: 15,415

Related Areas

Broomfield County Broomfield, CO Colorado

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 80020 in? ▼
ZIP code 80020 (Broomfield) is located in Broomfield County, Colorado. Broomfield County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/broomfield-co.
What is the population of ZIP code 80020? ▼
ZIP code 80020 in Broomfield, CO has a population of 46,871 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 80020? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 80020 is $117,243, which is 54% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 80020? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 80020 is $601,800, which is 116% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 80020? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 80020 is White at 74.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 17.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 80020? ▼
ZIP code 80020 has 1,436 business establishments employing approximately 18,161 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 80020? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 80020 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (235), Other services (except public administration) (148), Health care and social assistance (146). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 80020? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 80020 increased by 2.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 173%. 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 80020? ▼
In ZIP code 80020, 69.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 54.4% 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 80020? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 80020 is 25.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 80020? ▼
In ZIP code 80020, approximately 66.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 33.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 80020? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 80020 is 6.2% 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.