| ZIP Code | 80304 |
|---|---|
| City | Boulder |
| State | Colorado (CO) |
| County | Boulder County |
| Area Code | 720/983 |
| Elevation | 5,643 ft |
| Latitude | 40.044727 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -105.288351 |
| Timezone | Denver (DST) |
| FIPS | 08013 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 41.5 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.25 |
| Below Poverty | 8.6% ▼ 14% below avg |
| College Grads | 82.2% ▲ 112% above avg |
| Unemployment | 5.1% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 268 (1.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,303 (7.6%) |
| Some College | 575 (3.3%) |
| Associates | 916 (5.3%) |
| Bachelors | 702 (4.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 13,430 (78.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $121,534 ▲ 59% above avg ↑ 23% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $1,166,100 ▲ 318% above avg ↑ 40% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 9.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,956/mo ↑ 23% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 11,717 |
| Vacant Units | 538 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.25 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 11,717 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 538 |
| Owner Occupied | 69.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 30.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.25 |
ZIP code 80304 is located in Boulder, Colorado, within Boulder County. With a population of 25,634, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 41.5 years. Economically, 80304 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $121,534 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 80304 represents among the most expensive housing markets in the country. The median home value of $1,166,100 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,956 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 69.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 40% since 2019.
The population of 80304 is primarily White (75.92%). Residents are highly educated — 82.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is more than double the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 8.6%. Household income has grown by 23% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 80304 stands at 5.1%, which is near the national average. A notably high share of workers — 34% — work from home, reflecting the professional makeup of the area. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 45%.
Overall, ZIP code 80304 in Boulder, CO is characterized as upper-middle-income, highly educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 25,634 residents, a median household income of $121,534, and a median home value of $1,166,100, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Colorado.