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Boulder, CO · standard

ZIP Code 80303

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

22,361
392/sq mi
$78,555
Median income
$961,900
Median home value
80.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 40%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 3%
home value, US ZIPs
392
people per sq mi
44%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 80303 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 80303 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Boulder, Boulder County, Colorado, with 22,361 residents across 57.0 square miles, a density of 392 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.

ZIP 80303 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $78,555 (11% below the Colorado average), while per-capita income is $62,355. The poverty rate stands at 23.1% and the unemployment rate at 4.8%. Median home value sits at $961,900 (99% above the state average), median rent at $1,910 a month, and owner-occupancy at 43.9%.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 80.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 29.3, and the average commute is 18 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Boulder County, so you can benchmark 80303 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 80303

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Boulder, CO

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 80303.

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 80303, 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

22,361

Population

57.0

Area (sq mi)

392

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 80303?

29.3

Median Age

52.7%

Male

47.3%

Female

12.2%

Foreign-Born

White 80.8%
African American 0.9%
Asian 7.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.4%
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?

$78,555

Median Household Income

-11% vs state

$62,355

Per Capita Income

23.1%

Poverty Rate

4.8%

Unemployment Rate

18.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 80303 ranks nationally

Boulder, CO household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$78,555 Top 40% higher than 60% 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 87.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 80.1%

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

What does housing look like?

12,809

Total Housing Units

11,783

Occupied Units

1,026

Vacant Units

2.03

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 43.9%
Renter 56.1%

$961,900

Median Home Value

+99% vs state

$1,910

Median Rent

1977

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

+1.2%

YoY Change (2024)

297

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+197%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 80303 have increased 1.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +197% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -0.2% 217
2021 +7.0% 232
2022 +17.9% 274
2023 +7.0% 293
2024 +1.2% 297

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 944 business establishments in ZIP 80303, employing approximately 8,830 people with a combined annual payroll of $604,856,000.

944

Businesses

8,830

Employees

$604.9M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 228 24.1%
Health care and social assistance 157 16.6%
Other services (except public administration) 86 9.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 75 7.9%
Retail trade 63 6.7%
Finance and insurance 56 5.9%
Accommodation and food services 48 5.1%
Construction 46 4.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 40 4.2%
Manufacturing 30 3.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 29 3.1%
Wholesale trade 28 3.0%
Educational services 24 2.5%
Information 21 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 4 0.4%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 3 0.3%

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 80303 vs 80305 →

ZIP 80303 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 80303 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 80303 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 80303 ranks #9 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
80305 Boulder, CO 16,874 1.9 mi
80027 Louisville, CO 31,034 3.1 mi
80310 Boulder, CO 6,578 3.3 mi
80301 Boulder, CO 22,555 5.2 mi
80025 Eldorado Springs, CO 253 4.6 mi
80007 Arvada, CO 7,262 7.5 mi
80304 Boulder, CO 25,623 6.4 mi
80026 Lafayette, CO 26,378 6.6 mi
80544 Niwot, CO 111 9.2 mi
80020 Broomfield, CO 46,871 7.9 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 80303 in? ▼
ZIP code 80303 (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 80303? ▼
ZIP code 80303 in Boulder, CO has a population of 22,361 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 80303? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 80303 is $78,555, which is 3% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 80303? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 80303 is $961,900, which is 246% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 80303? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 80303 is White at 80.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 80303? ▼
ZIP code 80303 has 944 business establishments employing approximately 8,830 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 80303? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 80303 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (228), Health care and social assistance (157), Other services (except public administration) (86). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 80303? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 80303 increased by 1.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 197%. 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 80303? ▼
In ZIP code 80303, 87.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 80.1% 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 80303? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 80303 is 18.2 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 80303? ▼
In ZIP code 80303, approximately 43.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 56.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 80303? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 80303 is 23.1% 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.