Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 40.5 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.48 |
| Below Poverty | 6.6% ▼ 34% below avg |
| College Grads | 56.4% ▲ 46% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.8% ▼ 23% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 860 (0.9%) |
| HS Graduate | 18,366 (19.2%) |
| Some College | 10,277 (10.7%) |
| Associates | 12,283 (12.8%) |
| Bachelors | 7,656 (8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 46,216 (48.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $111,395 ▲ 46% above avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $592,442 ▲ 113% above avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 5.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,941/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 57,597 |
| Vacant Units | 1,969 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Arvada is a city in Colorado, located in Jefferson County. The city spans 7 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 138,109 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.49 years.
Economically, Arvada is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $111,395 is above the national average. Approximately 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.8%, below the national average.
The real estate market in Arvada is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $592,442, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,941 per month. Homeownership is high at 74.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.
The population of Arvada is well-educated. 56.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (75.13%).
Arvada, CO offers residents above-average earning potential within Colorado. Spread across 7 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.
| ZIP | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80002 | 20,975 | $92,827 | $538,900 | $1,733 | 3.9% | 55.6% | 49.7% |
| 80003 | 35,381 | $82,754 | $486,600 | $1,729 | 4.1% | 43.6% | 69.7% |
| 80004 | 34,580 | $99,576 | $590,600 | $1,771 | 4.3% | 53.1% | 73.6% |
| 80005 | 28,883 | $136,360 | $620,100 | $2,058 | 3.2% | 65.1% | 87.8% |
| 80007 | 18,290 | $171,017 | $818,400 | $2,730 | 2.7% | 74.4% | 95.3% |