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Boulder, CO · standard

ZIP Code 80302

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

26,941
126/sq mi
$61,698
Median income
$1,190,800
Median home value
75.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Boulder pairs a below-median household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, renter-heavy area.

32th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 1%
home value, US ZIPs
126
people per sq mi
39%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 80302 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 80302 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Boulder, Boulder County, Colorado, with 26,941 residents across 214.2 square miles, a density of 126 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.

ZIP 80302 reports a modest median household income of $61,698 (30% below the Colorado average), while per-capita income is $55,558. 34.3% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 5.7%. The typical home here is valued at $1,190,800 (146% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,921 monthly, and 38.9% of units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 75.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 24.9, and the average commute is 19 minutes. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Boulder County, so you can benchmark 80302 against its immediate geography rather than a 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 80302

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Boulder, CO

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 80302.

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 80302, 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

26,941

Population

214.2

Area (sq mi)

126

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 80302?

24.9

Median Age

52.0%

Male

48.0%

Female

8.0%

Foreign-Born

White 84.2%
African American 1.3%
Asian 4.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.1%
Hispanic or Latino 7.8%

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?

$61,698

Median Household Income

-30% vs state

$55,558

Per Capita Income

34.3%

Poverty Rate

5.7%

Unemployment Rate

19.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 80302 ranks nationally

Boulder, CO household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$61,698 32nd percentile higher than 32% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 82.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 75.0%

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

What does housing look like?

13,694

Total Housing Units

12,425

Occupied Units

1,269

Vacant Units

2.19

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 38.9%
Renter 61.1%

$1,190,800

Median Home Value

+146% vs state

$1,921

Median Rent

1973

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

+5.7%

YoY Change (2024)

301

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+201%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 80302 have increased 5.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +201% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.2% 214
2021 +9.4% 235
2022 +17.3% 275
2023 +3.5% 285
2024 +5.7% 301

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 1,916 business establishments in ZIP 80302, employing approximately 20,635 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,741,692,000.

1,916

Businesses

20,635

Employees

$1.7B

Annual Payroll

18

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 496 25.9%
Retail trade 197 10.3%
Health care and social assistance 183 9.6%
Accommodation and food services 182 9.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 165 8.6%
Other services (except public administration) 157 8.2%
Finance and insurance 146 7.6%
Information 80 4.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 64 3.3%
Construction 56 2.9%
Wholesale trade 47 2.5%
Educational services 47 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 42 2.2%
Manufacturing 23 1.2%
Management of companies and enterprises 11 0.6%
Transportation and warehousing 10 0.5%
Utilities 6 0.3%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 4 0.2%

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 80302 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 80302 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 80302 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 80302 ranks #5 of 5 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
80304 Boulder, CO 25,623 4.2 mi
80455 Jamestown, CO 497 5.3 mi
80310 Boulder, CO 6,578 6.2 mi
80471 Pinecliffe, CO 23 7.7 mi
80025 Eldorado Springs, CO 253 7.7 mi
80305 Boulder, CO 16,874 7.7 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
80026 standard
Lafayette, CO
Pop: 26,378
80304 standard
Boulder, CO
Pop: 25,623

Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 80302 in? ▼
ZIP code 80302 (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 80302? ▼
ZIP code 80302 in Boulder, CO has a population of 26,941 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 80302? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 80302 is $61,698, which is 19% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 80302? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 80302 is $1,190,800, which is 328% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 80302? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 80302 is White at 84.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 80302? ▼
ZIP code 80302 has 1,916 business establishments employing approximately 20,635 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 80302? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 80302 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (496), Retail trade (197), Health care and social assistance (183). There are 18 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 80302? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 80302 increased by 5.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 201%. 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 80302? ▼
In ZIP code 80302, 82.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 75.0% 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 80302? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 80302 is 19.2 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 80302? ▼
In ZIP code 80302, approximately 38.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 61.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 80302? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 80302 is 34.3% 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.