Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 37.3 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 0.07 |
| Below Poverty | 10.5% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 70.3% ▲ 81% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.6% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 2,226 (1.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 23,497 (11.2%) |
| Some College | 14,189 (6.8%) |
| Associates | 23,780 (11.4%) |
| Bachelors | 14,283 (6.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 131,486 (62.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $105,665 ▲ 38% above avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $768,578 ▲ 176% above avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 7.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,936/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 147,451 |
| Vacant Units | 7,800 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Boulder County is located in Colorado and encompasses 27 ZIP codes spanning 14 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 338,885 residents. With a median age of 37.28, it is a relatively young county.
Boulder County has a upper-middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $105,664 is above the national average. Unemployment stands at 4.6%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 10.5% is near the national average.
Housing in Boulder County is a premium housing market, with a median home value of $768,578 — more than double the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,936.
The residents of Boulder County are primarily White (75.12%). Educational attainment is highly educated — 70.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, significantly above the national average.
Boulder County, CO is a upper-middle-income area in Colorado. The 27 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80510 | Allenspark | 705 | $122,143 | $772,100 | $1,318 | 0.0% | 53.2% |
| 80301 | Boulder | 25,252 | $92,974 | $761,500 | $1,999 | 5.8% | 73.8% |
| 80302 | Boulder | 29,751 | $60,649 | $1,123,800 | $1,850 | 5.0% | 77.9% |
| 80303 | Boulder | 24,934 | $77,344 | $941,600 | $1,833 | 5.7% | 81.1% |
| 80304 | Boulder | 25,634 | $121,534 | $1,166,100 | $1,956 | 5.1% | 82.2% |
| 80305 | Boulder | 16,101 | $120,933 | $985,700 | $2,198 | 4.5% | 84.1% |
| 80020 | Broomfield | 53,589 | $114,039 | $570,100 | $2,024 | 3.4% | 61.7% |
| 80025 | Eldorado Springs | 101 | $128,145 | $643,800 | — | 0.0% | 96.4% |
| 80455 | Jamestown | 378 | $175,438 | $535,700 | $1,208 | 0.0% | 63.0% |
| 80026 | Lafayette | 32,549 | $115,031 | $664,000 | $2,054 | 4.1% | 73.0% |
| 80501 | Longmont | 43,591 | $77,705 | $461,400 | $1,586 | 5.0% | 48.9% |
| 80503 | Longmont | 36,206 | $118,465 | $704,800 | $1,843 | 2.9% | 68.7% |
| 80027 | Louisville | 33,998 | $153,165 | $822,700 | $2,234 | 3.2% | 76.0% |
| 80540 | Lyons | 4,620 | $136,109 | $787,800 | $2,016 | 2.0% | 69.9% |
| 80466 | Nederland | 3,469 | $84,236 | $659,900 | $1,707 | 1.0% | 69.8% |
| 80481 | Ward | 477 | $92,105 | $551,500 | $1,917 | 8.5% | 62.6% |