Broomfield, CO · standard
ZIP Code 80021
Jefferson County, Colorado - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 30,051
- 703/sq mi High-density area
- $110,038
- Median income Above-median income area
- $568,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 54.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Broomfield pairs an upper-quartile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- Top 13%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 10%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 703
- people per sq mi
- 50%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 80021 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 80021 (Broomfield, CO) rose +1.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 279.8 in 2023 to 284.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 80021 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Broomfield, Jefferson County, Colorado, with 30,051 residents across 42.7 square miles, a density of 703 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
ZIP 80021 skews affluent, with a median household income of $110,038 (24% above the average Colorado ZIP), while per-capita income is $60,062. The poverty rate is 5.6%, with unemployment at 4.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $568,000 (17% above the average Colorado ZIP), with only 49.6% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $2,117.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 54.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.6, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Jefferson County, so 80021 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 80021
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Broomfield, CO
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 80021.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
243 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
191 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
115 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
106 establishments
- Construction
Construction
98 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 80021, 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
30,051
Population
42.7
Area (sq mi)
703
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 80021?
36.6
Median Age
48.8%
Male
51.2%
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?
$110,038
Median Household Income
+24% vs state ZIP avg
$60,062
Per Capita Income
5.6%
Poverty Rate
4.6%
Unemployment Rate
24.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 80021 ranks nationally
Broomfield, CO household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$110,038 Top 13% higher than 87% of 30,318 US ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
18,328housing units
18,328
Total Housing Units
17,163
Occupied Units
1,165
Vacant Units
2.11
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$568,000
Median Home Value
+17% vs state ZIP avg
$2,117
Median Rent
1995
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
+1.5%
YoY Change (2024)
284
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+184%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 80021 have increased 1.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +184% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.3% | 206 |
| 2021 | +16.4% | 240 |
| 2022 | +16.4% | 280 |
| 2023 | +0.1% | 280 |
| 2024 | +1.5% | 284 |
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 1,362 business establishments in ZIP 80021, employing approximately 47,973 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,333,302,000.
1,362
Businesses
47,973
Employees
$4.3B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 243 | 17.8% |
| Retail trade | 191 | 14.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 115 | 8.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 106 | 7.8% |
| Construction | 98 | 7.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 94 | 6.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 91 | 6.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 87 | 6.4% |
| Information | 83 | 6.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 75 | 5.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 48 | 3.5% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 28 | 2.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 27 | 2.0% |
| Manufacturing | 25 | 1.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 24 | 1.8% |
| Educational services | 22 | 1.6% |
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 80021 vs 80005 →
ZIP 80021 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 80020
Broomfield (80020)
46,871 residents
- 80004
Arvada (80004)
35,892 residents
- 80003
Arvada (80003)
35,384 residents
- 80031
Westminster (80031)
33,932 residents
- 80027
Louisville (80027)
31,034 residents
- 80021
Broomfield (80021)
30,051 residents
- 80234
Denver (80234)
25,937 residents
- 80005
Arvada (80005)
25,553 residents
- 80033
Wheat Ridge (80033)
23,969 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 80021 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 80021 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 80007
Arvada (80007)
$176,122 median income
- 80027
Louisville (80027)
$154,232 median income
- 80005
Arvada (80005)
$136,821 median income
- 80020
Broomfield (80020)
$117,243 median income
- 80021
Broomfield (80021)
$110,038 median income
- 80031
Westminster (80031)
$107,422 median income
- 80004
Arvada (80004)
$103,659 median income
- 80002
Arvada (80002)
$93,362 median income
- 80234
Denver (80234)
$92,563 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 80021 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80005 | Arvada, CO | 25,553 | 2.9 mi |
| 80020 | Broomfield, CO | 46,871 | 3.5 mi |
| 80004 | Arvada, CO | 35,892 | 5.3 mi |
| 80031 | Westminster, CO | 33,932 | 4.1 mi |
| 80002 | Arvada, CO | 18,020 | 6.6 mi |
| 80027 | Louisville, CO | 31,034 | 4.9 mi |
| 80007 | Arvada, CO | 7,262 | 4.8 mi |
| 80003 | Arvada, CO | 35,384 | 5.2 mi |
| 80033 | Wheat Ridge, CO | 23,969 | 8.2 mi |
| 80234 | Denver, CO | 25,937 | 6.0 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 80021, 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 (30,051 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 80021 in?
ZIP code 80021 (Broomfield) 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 80021?
ZIP code 80021 in Broomfield, CO has a population of 30,051 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 80021?
The median household income in ZIP 80021 is $110,038, which is 44% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 80021?
The median home value in ZIP 80021 is $568,000, which is 104% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 80021?
The largest racial group in ZIP 80021 is White at 78.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 14.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 80021?
ZIP code 80021 has 1,362 business establishments employing approximately 47,973 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 80021?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 80021 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (243), Retail trade (191), Accommodation and food services (115). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 80021?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 80021 increased by 1.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 184%. 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 80021?
In ZIP code 80021, 69.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 54.8% 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 80021?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 80021 is 24.2 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 80021?
In ZIP code 80021, approximately 49.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 50.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 80021?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 80021 is 5.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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