PlainZIP

Golden, CO · standard

ZIP Code 80403

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

18,211
53/sq mi
$151,276
Median income
$838,000
Median home value
67.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 4%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 4%
home value, US ZIPs
53
people per sq mi
87%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 80403 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 80403 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Golden, Jefferson County, Colorado, home to 18,211 residents across 346.2 square miles, a density of 53 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.

ZIP 80403 skews affluent, with a median household income of $151,276 (71% above the Colorado average), while per-capita income is $81,571. 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 3.5%. The typical home here is valued at $838,000 (73% above the state average); renters pay a median of $2,444 monthly, and 86.9% of units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 67.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.6, and the average commute is 29 minutes. To put 80403 in local context, 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Jefferson County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 80403

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Golden, CO

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 80403.

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 80403, 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

18,211

Population

346.2

Area (sq mi)

53

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 80403?

45.6

Median Age

50.2%

Male

49.8%

Female

5.1%

Foreign-Born

White 90.7%
African American 0.2%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%

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?

$151,276

Median Household Income

+71% vs state

$81,571

Per Capita Income

5.4%

Poverty Rate

3.5%

Unemployment Rate

29.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 80403 ranks nationally

Golden, CO household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$151,276 Top 4% higher than 96% 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%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Below this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). This entry sits in this band. $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 77.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 67.7%

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

What does housing look like?

8,854

Total Housing Units

8,490

Occupied Units

364

Vacant Units

2.44

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 86.9%
Renter 13.1%

$838,000

Median Home Value

+73% vs state

$2,444

Median Rent

1994

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

+3.5%

YoY Change (2024)

299

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+199%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 80403 have increased 3.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +199% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.2% 211
2021 +13.5% 239
2022 +16.3% 278
2023 +3.9% 289
2024 +3.5% 299

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 661 business establishments in ZIP 80403, employing approximately 7,955 people with a combined annual payroll of $622,538,000.

661

Businesses

7,955

Employees

$622.5M

Annual Payroll

18

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 171 25.9%
Construction 98 14.8%
Wholesale trade 50 7.6%
Manufacturing 45 6.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 43 6.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 42 6.3%
Other services (except public administration) 39 5.9%
Health care and social assistance 38 5.8%
Retail trade 34 5.1%
Finance and insurance 24 3.6%
Transportation and warehousing 22 3.3%
Accommodation and food services 13 2.0%
Educational services 12 1.8%
Information 9 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 7 1.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 5 0.8%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 4 0.6%
Management of companies and enterprises 3 0.5%

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 80403 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 80403 ranks #3 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 80403 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 80403 ranks #2 of 6 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
80025 Eldorado Springs, CO 253 8.0 mi
80007 Arvada, CO 7,262 6.6 mi
80401 Golden, CO 39,378 9.0 mi
80305 Boulder, CO 16,874 10.5 mi
80471 Pinecliffe, CO 23 9.1 mi
80419 Golden, CO 0 9.3 mi
80303 Boulder, CO 22,361 11.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Jefferson County

80123 standard
Littleton, CO
Pop: 44,795
80127 standard
Littleton, CO
Pop: 42,597
80401 standard
Golden, CO
Pop: 39,378
80004 standard
Arvada, CO
Pop: 35,892
80003 standard
Arvada, CO
Pop: 35,384
80128 standard
Littleton, CO
Pop: 34,988

Related Areas

Jefferson County Golden, CO Colorado

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 80403 in? ▼
ZIP code 80403 (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 80403? ▼
ZIP code 80403 in Golden, CO has a population of 18,211 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 80403? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 80403 is $151,276, which is 98% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 80403? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 80403 is $838,000, which is 201% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 80403? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 80403 is White at 90.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 80403? ▼
ZIP code 80403 has 661 business establishments employing approximately 7,955 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 80403? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 80403 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (171), Construction (98), Wholesale trade (50). There are 18 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 80403? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 80403 increased by 3.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 199%. 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 80403? ▼
In ZIP code 80403, 77.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 67.7% 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 80403? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 80403 is 29.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 80403? ▼
In ZIP code 80403, approximately 86.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 80403? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 80403 is 5.4% 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.