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Golden, CO · standard

ZIP Code 80401

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

39,378
291/sq mi
$118,039
Median income
$804,500
Median home value
58.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Golden pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 10%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 5%
home value, US ZIPs
291
people per sq mi
65%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 80401 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 80401 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Golden, Jefferson County, Colorado, with 39,378 residents across 135.1 square miles, a density of 291 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.

ZIP 80401 skews affluent, with a median household income of $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.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 58.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.8, and the average commute is 23 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 80401, plus 6 more within Jefferson County, give a clearer read than the 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 80401

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Golden, CO

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 80401.

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 80401, Golden, 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

39,378

Population

135.1

Area (sq mi)

291

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 80401?

38.8

Median Age

54.6%

Male

45.4%

Female

5.4%

Foreign-Born

White 81.8%
African American 1.3%
Asian 3.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.0%
Hispanic or Latino 10.0%

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

How ZIP 80401 ranks nationally

Golden, CO household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$118,039 Top 10% higher than 90% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 74.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 58.2%

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

Owner 64.8%
Renter 35.2%

$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

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ZIP 80401 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 80401 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 80401 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 80401 ranks #5 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Jefferson County

80123 standard
Littleton, CO
Pop: 44,795
80127 standard
Littleton, CO
Pop: 42,597
80004 standard
Arvada, CO
Pop: 35,892
80003 standard
Arvada, CO
Pop: 35,384
80128 standard
Littleton, CO
Pop: 34,988
80227 standard
Denver, CO
Pop: 33,667

Related Areas

Jefferson County Golden, CO Colorado

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 80401 in? ▼
ZIP code 80401 (Golden) is located in Jefferson County, Colorado. Jefferson County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/jefferson-co.
What is the population of ZIP code 80401? ▼
ZIP code 80401 in Golden, CO has a population of 39,378 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 80401? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 80401 is $118,039, which is 55% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 80401? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 80401 is $804,500, which is 189% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 80401? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 80401 is White at 81.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 80401? ▼
ZIP code 80401 has 2,144 business establishments employing approximately 30,856 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 80401? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 80401 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (479), Retail trade (244), Accommodation and food services (193). There are 18 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 80401? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 80401 increased by 5.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 214%. 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 80401? ▼
In ZIP code 80401, 74.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 58.2% 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 80401? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 80401 is 23.0 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 80401? ▼
In ZIP code 80401, approximately 64.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 35.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 80401? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 80401 is 9.0% 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.