PlainZIP

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
$110,038
Median income
$568,000
Median home value
54.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Colorado average), while per-capita income is $60,062. 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 4.6%. The typical home here is valued at $568,000 (17% above the state average); renters pay a median of $2,117 monthly, and 49.6% of units are owner-occupied.

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. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Jefferson County, so you can benchmark 80021 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 80021

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Broomfield, CO

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 80021.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 80021?

36.6

Median Age

48.8%

Male

51.2%

Female

8.2%

Foreign-Born

White 78.2%
African American 1.2%
Asian 5.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.7%
Hispanic or Latino 14.2%

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

$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

$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 69.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 54.8%

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

What does housing look like?

18,328

Total Housing Units

17,163

Occupied Units

1,165

Vacant Units

2.11

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 49.6%
Renter 50.4%

$568,000

Median Home Value

+17% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 80021 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 80021 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 80021 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
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

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 Broomfield, CO Colorado

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.