ZIP Code 80401
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Golden · Jefferson County · Colorado
- Population
- 39,378
- Median income
- $118,039
- Median home value
- $804,500
- Bachelor's or higher
- 58.2%
- Land area
- 135.1 sq mi
291/sq mi
▲ 55% vs US
higher than 90% of US ZIPs
▲ 189% vs US
higher than 95% of US ZIPs
Median age 38.8
Denver
ZIP code 80401 in Golden, Colorado has a population of 39,378. The median household income is $118,039, which is 55% above the national average. Median home value is $804,500, 189% above the US average. 58.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 80401 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 135.1 square miles in Golden, Jefferson County, Colorado. The area is home to 39,378 residents, producing a population density of 291 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 80401 against Colorado and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 80401 sits at $118,039 (33% above the Colorado average), while per-capita income is $65,009. The poverty rate stands at 9.0% and the unemployment rate at 4.3%. On housing, the median home value is $804,500 (66% above the state average) with median rent at $1,939 per month, and 64.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 80401 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 58.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.8, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Jefferson County, so you can benchmark 80401 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 80401
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 80401.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
479 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
244 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
193 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 185
Health care and social assistance
185 establishments
- Construction 172
Construction
172 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 80401, Golden, 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
39,378
Population
135.1
Area (sq mi)
291
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 80401?
38.8
Median Age
54.6%
Male
45.4%
Female
5.4%
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?
$118,039
Median Household Income
+33% vs state
$65,009
Per Capita Income
9.0%
Poverty Rate
4.3%
Unemployment Rate
23.0 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?
18,142
Total Housing Units
17,319
Occupied Units
823
Vacant Units
2.37
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$804,500
Median Home Value
+66% vs state
$1,939
Median Rent
1978
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
+5.0%
YoY Change (2024)
314
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+214%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 80401 have increased 5.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +214% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.5% | 218 |
| 2021 | +13.4% | 247 |
| 2022 | +18.1% | 292 |
| 2023 | +2.2% | 299 |
| 2024 | +5.0% | 314 |
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 2,144 business establishments in ZIP 80401, employing approximately 30,856 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,296,942,000.
2,144
Businesses
30,856
Employees
$2.3B
Annual Payroll
18
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 479 | 22.3% |
| Retail trade | 244 | 11.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 193 | 9.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 185 | 8.6% |
| Construction | 172 | 8.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 153 | 7.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 146 | 6.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 131 | 6.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 101 | 4.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 80 | 3.7% |
| Manufacturing | 74 | 3.5% |
| Information | 46 | 2.1% |
| Educational services | 39 | 1.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 36 | 1.7% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 22 | 1.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 20 | 0.9% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 13 | 0.6% |
| Utilities | 9 | 0.4% |
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 80401 vs 80419 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80419 | Golden, CO | 0 | 1.9 mi |
| 80453 | Idledale, CO | 197 | 3.7 mi |
| 80454 | Indian Hills, CO | 1,224 | 6.1 mi |
| 80228 | Denver, CO | 30,138 | 4.5 mi |
| 80457 | Kittredge, CO | 612 | 5.6 mi |
| 80465 | Morrison, CO | 15,147 | 7.6 mi |
| 80215 | Denver, CO | 17,843 | 6.6 mi |
| 80226 | Denver, CO | 30,930 | 7.6 mi |
| 80232 | Denver, CO | 21,411 | 7.9 mi |
| 80007 | Arvada, CO | 7,262 | 10.5 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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