City

Arvada, CO

7 ZIP codes  ·  Jefferson County  ·  Colorado

👥138,109Population
💰$111,395Median HH Income▲ 46% above avg
🎂40.5Median Age
🏠$592,443Median Home Value▲ 113% above avg
🎓56.4%College Grads▲ 46% above avg
📊3.8%Unemployment▼ 23% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.6% Female 50.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 75.1%Hispanic: 17.6%Black: 0.9%Asian: 2.5%Other: 3.5%Race
White75.1%
Hispanic17.6%
Black0.9%
Asian2.5%
Other3.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
15%
18–24
7%
25–44
30%
45–64
26%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.48
Below Poverty6.6% ▼ 34% below avg
College Grads56.4% ▲ 46% above avg
Unemployment3.8% ▼ 23% below avg
No HS Diploma860 (0.9%)
HS Graduate18,366 (19.2%)
Some College10,277 (10.7%)
Associates12,283 (12.8%)
Bachelors7,656 (8%)
Graduate Degree46,216 (48.3%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 19.2%Some College: 10.7%Associates: 12.8%Bachelors: 8%Graduate: 48.3%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad19.2%
Some College10.7%
Associates12.8%
Bachelors8.0%
Graduate48.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74.8%Renter: 25.2%Tenure
Owner74.8%
Renter25.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
0%
$100k–$150k
0%
$150k–$200k
0%
$200k–$300k
3%
$300k–$500k
27%
Over $500k
67%

Financials

Median HH Income$111,395 ▲ 46% above avg
Median Home Value$592,442 ▲ 113% above avg
Home/Income Ratio5.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,941/mo
Total Housing Units57,597
Vacant Units1,969

Income Distribution

Under $25k
8%
$25k–$50k
9%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
15%
Over $200k
19%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
75%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
22%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
20%
15–30 min
40%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
57%
About Arvada, CO

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 Codes in Arvada
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner 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%