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Louisville, CO · standard

ZIP Code 80027

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

31,034
616/sq mi
$154,232
Median income
$890,200
Median home value
73.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Louisville 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 3%
home value, US ZIPs
616
people per sq mi
68%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 80027 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 80027 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Louisville, Boulder County, Colorado, with 31,034 residents across 50.4 square miles, a density of 616 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.

ZIP 80027 skews affluent, with a median household income of $154,232 (74% above the Colorado average), while per-capita income is $74,415. Local economic indicators show a 4.0% poverty rate alongside 3.6% unemployment. Housing costs here run $890,200 for a typical home value (84% above the state average), with rent averaging $2,334 a month; 67.5% of homes are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 73.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.3, and the average commute is 22 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Boulder County, so you can benchmark 80027 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 80027

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Louisville, CO

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 80027.

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 80027, Louisville, 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

31,034

Population

50.4

Area (sq mi)

616

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 80027?

40.3

Median Age

51.6%

Male

48.4%

Female

11.2%

Foreign-Born

White 76.8%
African American 1.3%
Asian 8.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.2%
Hispanic or Latino 10.2%

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?

$154,232

Median Household Income

+74% vs state

$74,415

Per Capita Income

4.0%

Poverty Rate

3.6%

Unemployment Rate

22.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 80027 ranks nationally

Louisville, CO household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$154,232 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 80.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 73.4%

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

What does housing look like?

13,787

Total Housing Units

13,180

Occupied Units

607

Vacant Units

2.57

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 67.5%
Renter 32.5%

$890,200

Median Home Value

+84% vs state

$2,334

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

+3.0%

YoY Change (2024)

321

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+221%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 80027 have increased 3.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +221% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.0% 237
2021 +9.8% 260
2022 +16.4% 303
2023 +2.8% 312
2024 +3.0% 321

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 1,425 business establishments in ZIP 80027, employing approximately 22,588 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,873,343,000.

1,425

Businesses

22,588

Employees

$1.9B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 357 25.1%
Health care and social assistance 210 14.7%
Retail trade 110 7.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 108 7.6%
Accommodation and food services 106 7.4%
Finance and insurance 91 6.4%
Other services (except public administration) 79 5.5%
Construction 69 4.8%
Manufacturing 65 4.6%
Wholesale trade 55 3.9%
Information 47 3.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 43 3.0%
Educational services 39 2.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 31 2.2%
Transportation and warehousing 7 0.5%
Management of companies and enterprises 6 0.4%

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 80027 vs 80303 →

ZIP 80027 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 80027 ranks #2 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 80027 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 80027 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
80303 Boulder, CO 22,361 3.1 mi
80020 Broomfield, CO 46,871 4.9 mi
80021 Broomfield, CO 30,051 4.9 mi
80305 Boulder, CO 16,874 4.8 mi
80007 Arvada, CO 7,262 6.1 mi
80026 Lafayette, CO 26,378 5.6 mi
80025 Eldorado Springs, CO 253 6.7 mi
80005 Arvada, CO 25,553 7.1 mi
80301 Boulder, CO 22,555 7.0 mi
80310 Boulder, CO 6,578 6.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Boulder County

80504 standard
Longmont, CO
Pop: 46,876
80501 standard
Longmont, CO
Pop: 39,521
80503 standard
Longmont, CO
Pop: 31,064
80302 standard
Boulder, CO
Pop: 26,941
80026 standard
Lafayette, CO
Pop: 26,378
80304 standard
Boulder, CO
Pop: 25,623

Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 80027 in? ▼
ZIP code 80027 (Louisville) is located in Boulder County, Colorado. Boulder County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/boulder-co.
What is the population of ZIP code 80027? ▼
ZIP code 80027 in Louisville, CO has a population of 31,034 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 80027? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 80027 is $154,232, which is 102% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 80027? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 80027 is $890,200, which is 220% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 80027? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 80027 is White at 76.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 80027? ▼
ZIP code 80027 has 1,425 business establishments employing approximately 22,588 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 80027? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 80027 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (357), Health care and social assistance (210), Retail trade (110). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 80027? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 80027 increased by 3.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 221%. 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 80027? ▼
In ZIP code 80027, 80.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 73.4% 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 80027? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 80027 is 22.4 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 80027? ▼
In ZIP code 80027, approximately 67.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 32.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 80027? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 80027 is 4.0% 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.