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ZIP Code 80301

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

22,555
300/sq mi
$95,207
Median income
$793,200
Median home value
69.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Boulder pairs an upper-quartile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

Top 22%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 5%
home value, US ZIPs
300
people per sq mi
55%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 80301 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 80301 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Boulder, Boulder County, Colorado, with 22,555 residents across 75.1 square miles, a density of 300 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.

ZIP 80301 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $95,207 (7% above the Colorado average), while per-capita income is $66,419. The poverty rate stands at 10.8% and the unemployment rate at 6.2%. Housing costs here run $793,200 for a typical home value (64% above the state average), with rent averaging $2,074 a month; 54.9% of homes are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 69.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.9, and the average commute is 20 minutes. To put 80301 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Boulder County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 80301

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Boulder, CO

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 80301.

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 80301, Boulder, 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

22,555

Population

75.1

Area (sq mi)

300

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 80301?

36.9

Median Age

49.9%

Male

50.1%

Female

10.5%

Foreign-Born

White 79.9%
African American 0.5%
Asian 3.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 13.3%
Hispanic or Latino 12.4%

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?

$95,207

Median Household Income

+7% vs state

$66,419

Per Capita Income

10.8%

Poverty Rate

6.2%

Unemployment Rate

20.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 80301 ranks nationally

Boulder, CO household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$95,207 Top 22% higher than 78% 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

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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 77.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 69.5%

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

What does housing look like?

12,876

Total Housing Units

12,371

Occupied Units

505

Vacant Units

1.98

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 54.9%
Renter 45.1%

$793,200

Median Home Value

+64% vs state

$2,074

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

+0.6%

YoY Change (2024)

305

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+205%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 80301 have increased 0.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +205% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -0.9% 216
2021 +10.2% 238
2022 +16.4% 277
2023 +9.4% 303
2024 +0.6% 305

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 2,184 business establishments in ZIP 80301, employing approximately 43,691 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,867,501,000.

2,184

Businesses

43,691

Employees

$4.9B

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 490 22.4%
Health care and social assistance 238 10.9%
Retail trade 226 10.3%
Other services (except public administration) 185 8.5%
Manufacturing 140 6.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 130 6.0%
Wholesale trade 121 5.5%
Accommodation and food services 119 5.5%
Finance and insurance 108 5.0%
Construction 89 4.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 88 4.0%
Information 81 3.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 68 3.1%
Educational services 67 3.1%
Transportation and warehousing 14 0.6%
Management of companies and enterprises 14 0.6%
Utilities 3 0.1%

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 80301 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 80301 ranks #6 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 80301 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 80301 ranks #7 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
80544 Niwot, CO 111 4.1 mi
80303 Boulder, CO 22,361 5.2 mi
80304 Boulder, CO 25,623 4.8 mi
80310 Boulder, CO 6,578 4.5 mi
80305 Boulder, CO 16,874 5.7 mi
80503 Longmont, CO 31,064 8.4 mi
80027 Louisville, CO 31,034 7.0 mi
80026 Lafayette, CO 26,378 5.9 mi
80025 Eldorado Springs, CO 253 8.6 mi
80501 Longmont, CO 39,521 9.5 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
80027 standard
Louisville, CO
Pop: 31,034
80302 standard
Boulder, CO
Pop: 26,941
80026 standard
Lafayette, CO
Pop: 26,378

Related Areas

Boulder County Boulder, CO Colorado

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 80301 in? ▼
ZIP code 80301 (Boulder) 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 80301? ▼
ZIP code 80301 in Boulder, CO has a population of 22,555 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 80301? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 80301 is $95,207, which is 25% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 80301? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 80301 is $793,200, which is 185% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 80301? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 80301 is White at 79.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 12.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 80301? ▼
ZIP code 80301 has 2,184 business establishments employing approximately 43,691 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 80301? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 80301 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (490), Health care and social assistance (238), Retail trade (226). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 80301? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 80301 increased by 0.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 205%. 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 80301? ▼
In ZIP code 80301, 77.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 69.5% 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 80301? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 80301 is 20.2 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 80301? ▼
In ZIP code 80301, approximately 54.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 45.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 80301? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 80301 is 10.8% 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.