| ZIP Code | 80003 |
|---|---|
| City | Arvada |
| State | Colorado (CO) |
| County | Jefferson County |
| Area Code | 303/720/983 |
| Elevation | 5,361 ft |
| Latitude | 39.825413 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -105.064435 |
| Timezone | Denver (DST) |
| FIPS | 08059 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 38.3 yrs ↑ 4% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.54 |
| Below Poverty | 10.3% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 43.6% ▲ 12% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.1% ▼ 16% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 178 (0.7%) |
| HS Graduate | 5,726 (24%) |
| Some College | 3,899 (16.3%) |
| Associates | 3,678 (15.4%) |
| Bachelors | 2,145 (9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 8,269 (34.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $82,754 ▲ 8% above avg ↑ 25% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $486,600 ▲ 75% above avg ↑ 53% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 5.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,729/mo ↑ 32% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 14,193 |
| Vacant Units | 322 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.54 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 14,193 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 322 |
| Owner Occupied | 69.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 30.3% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.54 |
ZIP code 80003 is located in Arvada, Colorado, within Jefferson County. With a population of 35,381, this is a highly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 38.3 years. Economically, 80003 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $82,754 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 80003 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $486,600 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,729 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 69.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 53% since 2019.
The population of 80003 is majority White (61.55%). Residents are well-educated — 43.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 10.3%. Household income has grown by 25% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 80003 stands at 4.1%, which is below the national average. About 19% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 69%.
Overall, ZIP code 80003 in Arvada, CO is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 35,381 residents, a median household income of $82,754, and a median home value of $486,600, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Colorado.