Idledale, CO · standard
ZIP Code 80453
Jefferson County, Colorado - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 197
- 188/sq mi High-density area
- $451,900
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 67.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Idledale pairs upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 16%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 188
- people per sq mi
- 80%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 80453 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 80453 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Idledale, Jefferson County, Colorado, home to just 197 residents across 1.0 square miles, a density of 188 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
Median household income is not on file for ZIP 80453, but per-capita income is $71,594. Unemployment is 12.8%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. Median home value is $451,900 (7% below the average Colorado ZIP); 80.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 67.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.7, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Jefferson County, so 80453 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 →
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 80453, Idledale, 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
197
Population
1.0
Area (sq mi)
188
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 80453?
35.7
Median Age
59.9%
Male
40.1%
Female
0.0%
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?
$71,594
Per Capita Income
0.0%
Poverty Rate
12.8%
Unemployment Rate
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
161housing units
161
Total Housing Units
132
Occupied Units
29
Vacant Units
2.25
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$451,900
Median Home Value
-7% vs state ZIP avg
1953
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 10 business establishments in ZIP 80453, employing approximately 27 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,336,000.
10
Businesses
27
Employees
$1.3M
Annual Payroll
1
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 30.0% |
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 80453 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 80127
Littleton (80127)
42,597 residents
- 80401
Golden (80401)
39,378 residents
- 80228
Denver (80228)
30,138 residents
- 80033
Wheat Ridge (80033)
23,969 residents
- 80002
Arvada (80002)
18,020 residents
- 80215
Denver (80215)
17,843 residents
- 80465 15,147
Morrison (80465)
15,147 residents
- 80454 1,224
Indian Hills (80454)
1,224 residents
- 80457 612
Kittredge (80457)
612 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 80453 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80454 | Indian Hills, CO | 1,224 | 2.3 mi |
| 80401 | Golden, CO | 39,378 | 3.7 mi |
| 80457 | Kittredge, CO | 612 | 2.8 mi |
| 80465 | Morrison, CO | 15,147 | 4.2 mi |
| 80419 | Golden, CO | 0 | 5.0 mi |
| 80228 | Denver, CO | 30,138 | 4.9 mi |
| 80215 | Denver, CO | 17,843 | 8.8 mi |
| 80127 | Littleton, CO | 42,597 | 9.8 mi |
| 80033 | Wheat Ridge, CO | 23,969 | 10.7 mi |
| 80002 | Arvada, CO | 18,020 | 11.7 mi |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 80453 in?
ZIP code 80453 (Idledale) 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 80453?
ZIP code 80453 in Idledale, CO has a population of 197 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 80453?
The median home value in ZIP 80453 is $451,900, which is 62% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 80453?
The largest racial group in ZIP 80453 is White at 100.0%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 80453?
ZIP code 80453 has 10 business establishments employing approximately 27 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 80453?
In ZIP code 80453, 75.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 67.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 80453?
In ZIP code 80453, approximately 80.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
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