ZIP Code 80403
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Golden · Jefferson County · Colorado
- Population
- 18,211
- Median income
- $151,276
- Median home value
- $838,000
- Bachelor's or higher
- 67.7%
- Land area
- 346.2 sq mi
53/sq mi
▲ 98% vs US
higher than 96% of US ZIPs
▲ 201% vs US
higher than 96% of US ZIPs
Median age 45.6
Denver
ZIP code 80403 in Golden, Colorado has a population of 18,211. The median household income is $151,276, which is 98% above the national average. Median home value is $838,000, 201% above the US average. 67.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 80403 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 346.2 square miles in Golden, Jefferson County, Colorado. The area is home to 18,211 residents, producing a population density of 53 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 80403 against Colorado and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 80403 sits at $151,276 (71% above the Colorado average), while per-capita income is $81,571. The poverty rate stands at 5.4% and the unemployment rate at 3.5%. On housing, the median home value is $838,000 (73% above the state average) with median rent at $2,444 per month, and 86.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 80403 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 67.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.6, and the average commute is 29 minutes. We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Jefferson County, so you can benchmark 80403 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 80403
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 80403.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
171 establishments
- Construction
Construction
98 establishments
- Wholesale trade 50
Wholesale trade
50 establishments
- Manufacturing 45
Manufacturing
45 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 43
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
43 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 80403, 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
18,211
Population
346.2
Area (sq mi)
53
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 80403?
45.6
Median Age
50.2%
Male
49.8%
Female
5.1%
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?
$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
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?
8,854
Total Housing Units
8,490
Occupied Units
364
Vacant Units
2.44
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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.
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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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