Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 32.8 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | -3.78 |
| Below Poverty | 17.4% ▲ 74% above avg |
| College Grads | 79.4% ▲ 105% above avg |
| Unemployment | 6.2% ▲ 26% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 574 (0.8%) |
| HS Graduate | 4,599 (6.5%) |
| Some College | 3,105 (4.4%) |
| Associates | 6,392 (9%) |
| Bachelors | 3,165 (4.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 53,036 (74.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $91,584 ▲ 20% above avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $1,001,906 ▲ 259% above avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 10.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,946/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 57,765 |
| Vacant Units | 3,524 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Boulder is a city in Colorado, located in Boulder County. The city spans 11 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 129,202 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 32.76 years.
Economically, Boulder is a middle-income community. The median household income of $91,583 is above the national average. Approximately 17.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.2%, above the national average.
The real estate market in Boulder is among the most expensive housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $1,001,906, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,945 per month.
The population of Boulder is highly educated. 79.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — more than double the national average. The community is primarily White (79.18%).
Boulder, CO offers residents above-average earning potential within Colorado. Spread across 11 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. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80301 | 25,252 | $92,974 | $761,500 | $1,999 | 5.8% | 73.8% | 54.1% |
| 80302 | 29,751 | $60,649 | $1,123,800 | $1,850 | 5.0% | 77.9% | 40.1% |
| 80303 | 24,934 | $77,344 | $941,600 | $1,833 | 5.7% | 81.1% | 45.5% |
| 80304 | 25,634 | $121,534 | $1,166,100 | $1,956 | 5.1% | 82.2% | 69.5% |
| 80305 | 16,101 | $120,933 | $985,700 | $2,198 | 4.5% | 84.1% | 62.4% |