ZIP Code 80303
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Boulder · Boulder County · Colorado
- Population
- 22,361
- Median income
- $78,555
- Median home value
- $961,900
- Bachelor's or higher
- 80.1%
- Land area
- 57.0 sq mi
392/sq mi
▲ 3% vs US
higher than 60% of US ZIPs
▲ 246% vs US
higher than 97% of US ZIPs
Median age 29.3
Denver
ZIP code 80303 in Boulder, Colorado has a population of 22,361. The median household income is $78,555, which is 3% above the national average. Median home value is $961,900, 246% above the US average. 80.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 80303 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 57.0 square miles in Boulder, Boulder County, Colorado. The area is home to 22,361 residents, producing a population density of 392 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 80303 against Colorado and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 80303 sits at $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%. On housing, the median home value is $961,900 (99% above the state average) with median rent at $1,910 per month, and 43.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 80303 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 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 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 80303
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 80303.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
228 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
157 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 86
Other services (except public administration)
86 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 75
Real estate and rental and leasing
75 establishments
- Retail trade 63
Retail trade
63 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, 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 80303, Boulder, 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
22,361
Population
57.0
Area (sq mi)
392
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 80303?
29.3
Median Age
52.7%
Male
47.3%
Female
12.2%
Foreign-Born
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
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
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
$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 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 |
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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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