ZIP Code 80020
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Broomfield · Broomfield County · Colorado
- Population
- 46,871
- Median income
- $117,243
- Median home value
- $601,800
- Bachelor's or higher
- 54.4%
- Land area
- 51.3 sq mi
914/sq mi
▲ 54% vs US
higher than 89% of US ZIPs
▲ 116% vs US
higher than 91% of US ZIPs
Median age 37.7
Denver
ZIP code 80020 in Broomfield, Colorado has a population of 46,871. The median household income is $117,243, which is 54% above the national average. Median home value is $601,800, 116% above the US average. 54.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 80020 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 51.3 square miles in Broomfield, Broomfield County, Colorado. The area is home to 46,871 residents, producing a population density of 914 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 80020 against Colorado and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 80020 sits at $117,243 (32% above the Colorado average), while per-capita income is $56,336. The poverty rate stands at 6.2% and the unemployment rate at 3.5%. On housing, the median home value is $601,800 (24% above the state average) with median rent at $2,052 per month, and 66.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 80020 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 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 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 80020
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 80020.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
235 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
148 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
146 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
140 establishments
- Construction
Construction
128 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 80020, Broomfield, 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
46,871
Population
51.3
Area (sq mi)
914
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 80020?
37.7
Median Age
51.1%
Male
48.9%
Female
9.1%
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?
$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
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?
21,966
Total Housing Units
21,326
Occupied Units
640
Vacant Units
2.53
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 80020 vs 80021 →
| 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 |
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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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