PlainZIP

Wheat Ridge, CO · standard

ZIP Code 80033

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

23,969
1,117/sq mi
$89,627
Median income
$609,800
Median home value
46.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Wheat Ridge pairs an above-median household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

Top 27%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 9%
home value, US ZIPs
1,117
people per sq mi
52%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 80033 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 80033 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Wheat Ridge, Jefferson County, Colorado, with 23,969 residents across 21.5 square miles, a density of 1,117 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.

ZIP 80033 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $89,627 (1% above the Colorado average), while per-capita income is $59,418. Poverty here runs at 12.1%, with unemployment measured at 6.1%. Housing costs here run $609,800 for a typical home value (26% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,587 a month; 51.6% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 46.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.4, and the average commute is 23 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 80033, plus 6 more within Jefferson County, give a clearer read than the 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 80033

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Wheat Ridge, CO

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

23,969

Population

21.5

Area (sq mi)

1,117

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
Get an A-F grade across income, safety, housing, rent, education, commute, and childcare for this ZIP code.
View Scorecard →

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

How ZIP 80033 ranks nationally

Wheat Ridge, CO household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$89,627 Top 27% higher than 73% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 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)

How have home values changed over time?

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 80033 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 80033 ranks #7 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 80033 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 80033 ranks #8 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Jefferson County

80123 standard
Littleton, CO
Pop: 44,795
80127 standard
Littleton, CO
Pop: 42,597
80401 standard
Golden, CO
Pop: 39,378
80004 standard
Arvada, CO
Pop: 35,892
80003 standard
Arvada, CO
Pop: 35,384
80128 standard
Littleton, CO
Pop: 34,988

Related Areas

Jefferson County Wheat Ridge, CO Colorado

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.