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Westminster, CO · standard

ZIP Code 80031

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

33,932
1,553/sq mi
$107,422
Median income
$535,300
Median home value
45.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Westminster pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 15%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 12%
home value, US ZIPs
1,553
people per sq mi
70%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 80031 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 80031 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Westminster, Adams County, Colorado, with 33,932 residents across 21.8 square miles, a density of 1,553 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.

ZIP 80031 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $107,422 (21% above the Colorado average), while per-capita income is $56,568. 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 3.1%. Housing costs here run $535,300 for a typical home value (11% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,994 a month; 69.7% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 45.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.5, and the average commute is 28 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Adams County, letting you compare 80031 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 80031

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Westminster, CO

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 80031.

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 80031, Westminster, 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

33,932

Population

21.8

Area (sq mi)

1,553

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 80031?

39.5

Median Age

50.8%

Male

49.2%

Female

10.1%

Foreign-Born

White 65.5%
African American 1.3%
Asian 5.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 18.7%
Hispanic or Latino 28.8%

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?

$107,422

Median Household Income

+21% vs state

$56,568

Per Capita Income

7.8%

Poverty Rate

3.1%

Unemployment Rate

27.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 80031 ranks nationally

Westminster, CO household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$107,422 Top 15% higher than 85% 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 64.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 45.1%

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

What does housing look like?

15,265

Total Housing Units

14,529

Occupied Units

736

Vacant Units

2.45

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 69.7%
Renter 30.3%

$535,300

Median Home Value

+11% vs state

$1,994

Median Rent

1985

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

+3.1%

YoY Change (2024)

293

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+193%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 80031 have increased 3.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +193% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.4% 210
2021 +15.3% 242
2022 +16.3% 282
2023 +0.7% 284
2024 +3.1% 293

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 770 business establishments in ZIP 80031, employing approximately 7,972 people with a combined annual payroll of $338,738,000.

770

Businesses

7,972

Employees

$338.7M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 130 16.9%
Health care and social assistance 97 12.6%
Construction 72 9.3%
Other services (except public administration) 71 9.2%
Finance and insurance 68 8.8%
Accommodation and food services 63 8.2%
Retail trade 60 7.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 56 7.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 52 6.8%
Educational services 25 3.3%
Wholesale trade 18 2.3%
Transportation and warehousing 17 2.2%
Information 17 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 13 1.7%
Manufacturing 9 1.2%

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 80031 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 80031 ranks #5 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 80031 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 80031 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
80260 Denver, CO 31,412 1.9 mi
80030 Westminster, CO 15,329 3.2 mi
80234 Denver, CO 25,937 3.1 mi
80003 Arvada, CO 35,384 3.6 mi
80021 Broomfield, CO 30,051 4.1 mi
80020 Broomfield, CO 46,871 4.3 mi
80221 Denver, CO 37,779 4.5 mi
80229 Denver, CO 49,598 4.6 mi
80212 Denver, CO 18,051 7.2 mi
80005 Arvada, CO 25,553 5.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Adams County

80229 standard
Denver, CO
Pop: 49,598
80233 standard
Denver, CO
Pop: 45,386
80022 standard
Commerce City, CO
Pop: 42,699
80221 standard
Denver, CO
Pop: 37,779
80601 standard
Brighton, CO
Pop: 33,833
80241 standard
Thornton, CO
Pop: 31,746

Related Areas

Adams County Westminster, CO Colorado

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 80031 in? ▼
ZIP code 80031 (Westminster) is located in Adams County, Colorado. Adams County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/adams-co.
What is the population of ZIP code 80031? ▼
ZIP code 80031 in Westminster, CO has a population of 33,932 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 80031? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 80031 is $107,422, which is 41% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 80031? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 80031 is $535,300, which is 92% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 80031? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 80031 is White at 65.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 28.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 80031? ▼
ZIP code 80031 has 770 business establishments employing approximately 7,972 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 80031? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 80031 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (130), Health care and social assistance (97), Construction (72). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 80031? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 80031 increased by 3.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 193%. 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 80031? ▼
In ZIP code 80031, 64.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 45.1% 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 80031? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 80031 is 27.7 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 80031? ▼
In ZIP code 80031, approximately 69.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 80031? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 80031 is 7.8% 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.