| ZIP Code | 80033 |
|---|---|
| City | Wheat Ridge |
| State | Colorado (CO) |
| County | Jefferson County |
| Area Code | 303/720/983 |
| Elevation | 5,364 ft |
| Latitude | 39.772675 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -105.104801 |
| Timezone | Denver (DST) |
| FIPS | 08059 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 42.6 yrs ↑ 2% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.07 |
| Below Poverty | 10.3% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 51.4% ▲ 33% above avg |
| Unemployment | 5.7% ▲ 17% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 109 (0.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 4,095 (20.4%) |
| Some College | 2,199 (10.9%) |
| Associates | 3,366 (16.7%) |
| Bachelors | 1,398 (7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 8,938 (44.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $84,719 ▲ 11% above avg ↑ 53% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $568,900 ▲ 104% above avg ↑ 52% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 6.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,536/mo ↑ 38% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 13,257 |
| Vacant Units | 607 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.07 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 13,257 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 607 |
| Owner Occupied | 49.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 51.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.07 |
ZIP code 80033 is located in Wheat Ridge, Colorado, within Jefferson County. With a population of 26,841, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 42.6 years. Economically, 80033 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $84,719 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 80033 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $568,900 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,536 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (49.0%) and renters (51.0%). Median home values have increased by 52% since 2019.
The population of 80033 is primarily White (73.50%). Residents are well-educated — 51.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 10.3%. Household income has grown by 53% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 80033 stands at 5.7%, which is above the national average. About 20% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 64%.
Overall, ZIP code 80033 in Wheat Ridge, CO is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, and a middle-aged community. With 26,841 residents, a median household income of $84,719, and a median home value of $568,900, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Colorado.