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Broomfield, CO · standard

ZIP Code 80023

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

15,415
338/sq mi
$158,180
Median income
$869,000
Median home value
69.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 3%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 4%
home value, US ZIPs
338
people per sq mi
75%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 80023 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 80023 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Broomfield, Broomfield County, Colorado, home to 15,415 residents across 45.6 square miles, a density of 338 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.

ZIP 80023 skews affluent, with a median household income of $158,180 (78% above the Colorado average), while per-capita income is $77,658. Poverty here runs at 3.6%, with unemployment measured at 3.1%. The typical home here is valued at $869,000 (79% above the state average); renters pay a median of $2,124 monthly, and 75.2% of units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 69.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41, and the average commute is 29 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 1 more sharing Broomfield County, letting you compare 80023 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 80023

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Broomfield, CO

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 80023.

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 80023, 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

15,415

Population

45.6

Area (sq mi)

338

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 80023?

41.0

Median Age

49.1%

Male

50.9%

Female

11.4%

Foreign-Born

White 77.1%
African American 1.8%
Asian 9.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.9%
Hispanic or Latino 7.4%

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?

$158,180

Median Household Income

+78% vs state

$77,658

Per Capita Income

3.6%

Poverty Rate

3.1%

Unemployment Rate

28.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 80023 ranks nationally

Broomfield, CO household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$158,180 Top 3% higher than 97% 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%). Below this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). This entry sits in this band. $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 79.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 69.2%

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

What does housing look like?

10,802

Total Housing Units

10,381

Occupied Units

421

Vacant Units

2.61

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 75.2%
Renter 24.8%

$869,000

Median Home Value

+79% vs state

$2,124

Median Rent

2010

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

+18.8%

YoY Change (2024)

274

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+174%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 80023 have increased 18.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +174% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -0.4% 189
2021 +10.4% 209
2022 +18.2% 247
2023 -6.6% 231
2024 +18.8% 274

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 755 business establishments in ZIP 80023, employing approximately 13,760 people with a combined annual payroll of $577,453,000.

755

Businesses

13,760

Employees

$577.5M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 131 17.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 120 15.9%
Health care and social assistance 111 14.7%
Accommodation and food services 87 11.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 61 8.1%
Other services (except public administration) 51 6.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 38 5.0%
Construction 37 4.9%
Finance and insurance 29 3.8%
Wholesale trade 17 2.3%
Information 17 2.3%
Educational services 17 2.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 16 2.1%
Transportation and warehousing 13 1.7%
Manufacturing 6 0.8%

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 80023 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 80023 ranks #0 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 80023 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 80023 ranks #2 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
80234 Denver, CO 25,937 4.2 mi
80516 Erie, CO 20,254 5.5 mi
80241 Thornton, CO 31,746 4.2 mi
80020 Broomfield, CO 46,871 4.4 mi
80260 Denver, CO 31,412 7.3 mi
80602 Brighton, CO 27,665 5.5 mi
80031 Westminster, CO 33,932 6.9 mi
80026 Lafayette, CO 26,378 5.4 mi
80233 Denver, CO 45,386 6.1 mi
80514 Dacono, CO 4,106 7.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Broomfield County

80020 standard
Broomfield, CO
Pop: 46,871

Related Areas

Broomfield County Broomfield, CO Colorado

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 80023 in? ▼
ZIP code 80023 (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 80023? ▼
ZIP code 80023 in Broomfield, CO has a population of 15,415 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 80023? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 80023 is $158,180, which is 107% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 80023? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 80023 is $869,000, which is 212% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 80023? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 80023 is White at 77.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 80023? ▼
ZIP code 80023 has 755 business establishments employing approximately 13,760 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 80023? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 80023 are: Retail trade (131), Professional, scientific, and technical services (120), Health care and social assistance (111). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 80023? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 80023 increased by 18.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 174%. 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 80023? ▼
In ZIP code 80023, 79.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 69.2% 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 80023? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 80023 is 28.9 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 80023? ▼
In ZIP code 80023, approximately 75.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 80023? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 80023 is 3.6% 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.