| ZIP Code | 80005 |
|---|---|
| City | Arvada |
| State | Colorado (CO) |
| County | Jefferson County |
| Area Code | 303/720/983 |
| Elevation | 5,507 ft |
| Latitude | 39.85165 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -105.131418 |
| Timezone | Denver (DST) |
| FIPS | 08059 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 43.0 yrs ↓ 2% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.56 |
| Below Poverty | 3.0% ▼ 71% below avg |
| College Grads | 65.1% ▲ 68% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.2% ▼ 35% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 148 (0.7%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,756 (13.8%) |
| Some College | 1,798 (9%) |
| Associates | 2,275 (11.4%) |
| Bachelors | 1,476 (7.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 11,550 (57.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $136,360 ▲ 79% above avg ↑ 27% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $620,100 ▲ 122% above avg ↑ 50% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $2,058/mo ↑ 33% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 11,397 |
| Vacant Units | 121 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.56 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 11,397 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 121 |
| Owner Occupied | 87.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 12.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.56 |
ZIP code 80005 is located in Arvada, Colorado, within Jefferson County. With a population of 28,883, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 43 years. Economically, 80005 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $136,360 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 80005 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $620,100 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $2,058 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 87.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 50% since 2019.
The population of 80005 is primarily White (84.33%). Residents are highly educated — 65.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 3.0%. Household income has grown by 27% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 80005 stands at 3.2%, which is below the national average. About 24% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 69%.
Overall, ZIP code 80005 in Arvada, CO is characterized as upper-middle-income, highly educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 28,883 residents, a median household income of $136,360, and a median home value of $620,100, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Colorado.