Boulder, CO · standard
ZIP Code 80305
Boulder County, Colorado - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 16,874
- 905/sq mi High-density area
- $126,107
- Median income Above-median income area
- $1,032,900
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 79.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Boulder pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 8%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 2%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 905
- people per sq mi
- 60%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 80305 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 80305 (Boulder, CO) rose +1.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 330.5 in 2023 to 335.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 80305 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Boulder, Boulder County, Colorado, home to 16,874 residents across 18.6 square miles, a density of 905 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
ZIP 80305 skews affluent, with a median household income of $126,107 (42% above the average Colorado ZIP), while per-capita income is $74,287. The poverty rate is 12.2%, with unemployment at 4.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $1,032,900 (113% above the average Colorado ZIP), while 60.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $2,311.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 79.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.7, and the average commute is 19 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Boulder County, so 80305 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 80305
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Boulder, CO
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 80305.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
163 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
68 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 31
Other services (except public administration)
31 establishments
- Retail trade 30
Retail trade
30 establishments
- Construction 28
Construction
28 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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 80305, 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
16,874
Population
18.6
Area (sq mi)
905
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 80305?
36.7
Median Age
50.9%
Male
49.1%
Female
9.4%
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?
$126,107
Median Household Income
+42% vs state ZIP avg
$74,287
Per Capita Income
12.2%
Poverty Rate
4.6%
Unemployment Rate
18.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 80305 ranks among Colorado ZIPs
Boulder, CO household income vs. every Colorado ZIP code
Median household income among 469 reporting Colorado ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$126,107 Top 14% higher than 86% of 469 Colorado ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
7,303housing units
7,303
Total Housing Units
6,976
Occupied Units
327
Vacant Units
2.32
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$1,032,900
Median Home Value
+113% vs state ZIP avg
$2,311
Median Rent
1970
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
+1.4%
YoY Change (2024)
335
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+235%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 80305 have increased 1.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +235% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -0.4% | 250 |
| 2021 | +7.6% | 270 |
| 2022 | +19.0% | 321 |
| 2023 | +3.0% | 331 |
| 2024 | +1.4% | 335 |
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 469 business establishments in ZIP 80305, employing approximately 2,985 people with a combined annual payroll of $171,328,000.
469
Businesses
2,985
Employees
$171.3M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 163 | 34.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 68 | 14.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 31 | 6.6% |
| Retail trade | 30 | 6.4% |
| Construction | 28 | 6.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 26 | 5.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 23 | 4.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 22 | 4.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 19 | 4.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 19 | 4.0% |
| Educational services | 14 | 3.0% |
| Information | 11 | 2.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 8 | 1.7% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 0.8% |
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 80305 vs 80303 →
ZIP 80305 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 80027
Louisville (80027)
31,034 residents
- 80302
Boulder (80302)
26,941 residents
- 80304
Boulder (80304)
25,623 residents
- 80301
Boulder (80301)
22,555 residents
- 80303
Boulder (80303)
22,361 residents
- 80403
Golden (80403)
18,211 residents
- 80305
Boulder (80305)
16,874 residents
- 80007 7,262
Arvada (80007)
7,262 residents
- 80310 6,578
Boulder (80310)
6,578 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 80305 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 80305 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 80007
Arvada (80007)
$176,122 median income
- 80027
Louisville (80027)
$154,232 median income
- 80403
Golden (80403)
$151,276 median income
- 80025
Eldorado Springs (80025)
$134,102 median income
- 80304
Boulder (80304)
$126,558 median income
- 80305
Boulder (80305)
$126,107 median income
- 80301
Boulder (80301)
$95,207 median income
- 80303
Boulder (80303)
$78,555 median income
- 80302 $61,698
Boulder (80302)
$61,698 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 80305 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80303 | Boulder, CO | 22,361 | 1.9 mi |
| 80310 | Boulder, CO | 6,578 | 2.1 mi |
| 80025 | Eldorado Springs, CO | 253 | 3.0 mi |
| 80027 | Louisville, CO | 31,034 | 4.8 mi |
| 80304 | Boulder, CO | 25,623 | 5.4 mi |
| 80301 | Boulder, CO | 22,555 | 5.7 mi |
| 80007 | Arvada, CO | 7,262 | 8.0 mi |
| 80302 | Boulder, CO | 26,941 | 7.7 mi |
| 80544 | Niwot, CO | 111 | 9.8 mi |
| 80403 | Golden, CO | 18,211 | 10.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 80305, both outside CO so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (16,874 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 80305 in?
ZIP code 80305 (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 80305?
ZIP code 80305 in Boulder, CO has a population of 16,874 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 80305?
The median household income in ZIP 80305 is $126,107, which is 65% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 80305?
The median home value in ZIP 80305 is $1,032,900, which is 271% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 80305?
The largest racial group in ZIP 80305 is White at 83.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 80305?
ZIP code 80305 has 469 business establishments employing approximately 2,985 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 80305?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 80305 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (163), Health care and social assistance (68), Other services (except public administration) (31). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 80305?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 80305 increased by 1.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 235%. 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 80305?
In ZIP code 80305, 84.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 79.4% 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 80305?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 80305 is 18.8 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 80305?
In ZIP code 80305, approximately 60.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 39.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 80305?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 80305 is 12.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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