ZIP Code 80033

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Wheat Ridge · Jefferson County · Colorado

Population
23,969

1,117/sq mi

Median income
$89,627

▲ 17% vs US

higher than 73% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$609,800

▲ 119% vs US

higher than 91% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
46.9%

Median age 42.4

Land area
21.5 sq mi

Denver

ZIP code 80033 in Wheat Ridge, Colorado has a population of 23,969. The median household income is $89,627, which is 17% above the national average. Median home value is $609,800, 119% above the US average. 46.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 80033 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 21.5 square miles in Wheat Ridge, Jefferson County, Colorado. The area is home to 23,969 residents, producing a population density of 1,117 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 80033 against Colorado and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 80033 sits at $89,627 (1% above the Colorado average), while per-capita income is $59,418. The poverty rate stands at 12.1% and the unemployment rate at 6.1%. On housing, the median home value is $609,800 (26% above the state average) with median rent at $1,587 per month, and 51.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 80033 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 46.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.4, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Jefferson County, so you can benchmark 80033 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 80033

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 80033.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 80033, Wheat Ridge, 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

23,969

Population

21.5

Area (sq mi)

1,117

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 80033?

42.4

Median Age

47.9%

Male

52.1%

Female

6.4%

Foreign-Born

White 77.2%
African American 3.8%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.8%
Hispanic or Latino 18.0%

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?

$89,627

Median Household Income

+1% vs state

$59,418

Per Capita Income

12.1%

Poverty Rate

6.1%

Unemployment Rate

23.0 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 67.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 46.9%

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

What does housing look like?

13,067

Total Housing Units

12,474

Occupied Units

593

Vacant Units

2.07

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 51.6%
Renter 48.4%

$609,800

Median Home Value

+26% vs state

$1,587

Median Rent

1967

Median Year Built

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

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+0.4%

YoY Change (2024)

315

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+215%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 80033 have increased 0.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +215% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.6% 224
2021 +13.2% 254
2022 +16.8% 296
2023 +5.9% 314
2024 +0.4% 315

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 1,320 business establishments in ZIP 80033, employing approximately 16,629 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,176,079,000.

1,320

Businesses

16,629

Employees

$1.2B

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 215 16.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 183 13.9%
Construction 165 12.5%
Retail trade 156 11.8%
Other services (except public administration) 143 10.8%
Accommodation and food services 88 6.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 65 4.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 63 4.8%
Wholesale trade 59 4.5%
Finance and insurance 55 4.2%
Manufacturing 54 4.1%
Educational services 21 1.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 18 1.4%
Information 13 1.0%
Management of companies and enterprises 8 0.6%
Transportation and warehousing 7 0.5%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 3 0.2%

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 80033 vs 80002 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
80002 Arvada, CO 18,020 1.5 mi
80215 Denver, CO 17,843 2.1 mi
80212 Denver, CO 18,051 2.9 mi
80214 Denver, CO 24,821 2.7 mi
80004 Arvada, CO 35,892 3.1 mi
80226 Denver, CO 30,930 4.3 mi
80211 Denver, CO 31,583 4.4 mi
80003 Arvada, CO 35,384 4.2 mi
80232 Denver, CO 21,411 5.9 mi
80005 Arvada, CO 25,553 5.6 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 80033 in?
ZIP code 80033 (Wheat Ridge) 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 80033?
ZIP code 80033 in Wheat Ridge, CO has a population of 23,969 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 80033?
The median household income in ZIP 80033 is $89,627, which is 17% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 80033?
The median home value in ZIP 80033 is $609,800, which is 119% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 80033?
The largest racial group in ZIP 80033 is White at 77.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 18.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 80033?
ZIP code 80033 has 1,320 business establishments employing approximately 16,629 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 80033?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 80033 are: Health care and social assistance (215), Professional, scientific, and technical services (183), Construction (165). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 80033?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 80033 increased by 0.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 215%. 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 80033?
In ZIP code 80033, 67.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 46.9% 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 80033?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 80033 is 23.0 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 80033?
In ZIP code 80033, approximately 51.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 48.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 80033?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 80033 is 12.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Wheat Ridge, CO

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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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