ZIP Code 80027
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Louisville · Boulder County · Colorado
- Population
- 31,034
- Median income
- $154,232
- Median home value
- $890,200
- Bachelor's or higher
- 73.4%
- Land area
- 50.4 sq mi
616/sq mi
▲ 102% vs US
higher than 97% of US ZIPs
▲ 220% vs US
higher than 97% of US ZIPs
Median age 40.3
Denver
ZIP code 80027 in Louisville, Colorado has a population of 31,034. The median household income is $154,232, which is 102% above the national average. Median home value is $890,200, 220% above the US average. 73.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 80027 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 50.4 square miles in Louisville, Boulder County, Colorado. The area is home to 31,034 residents, producing a population density of 616 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 80027 against Colorado and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 80027 sits at $154,232 (74% above the Colorado average), while per-capita income is $74,415. The poverty rate stands at 4.0% and the unemployment rate at 3.6%. On housing, the median home value is $890,200 (84% above the state average) with median rent at $2,334 per month, and 67.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 80027 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 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 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 80027
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 80027.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
357 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
210 establishments
- Retail trade 110
Retail trade
110 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 108
Real estate and rental and leasing
108 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 106
Accommodation and food services
106 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 80027, Louisville, 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
31,034
Population
50.4
Area (sq mi)
616
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 80027?
40.3
Median Age
51.6%
Male
48.4%
Female
11.2%
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?
$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
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?
13,787
Total Housing Units
13,180
Occupied Units
607
Vacant Units
2.57
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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 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 |
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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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