Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 40.8 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.38 |
| Below Poverty | 6.6% ▼ 34% below avg |
| College Grads | 59.3% ▲ 53% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.9% ▼ 21% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 3,539 (0.9%) |
| HS Graduate | 69,216 (16.9%) |
| Some College | 38,528 (9.4%) |
| Associates | 54,934 (13.4%) |
| Bachelors | 32,325 (7.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 210,127 (51.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $110,627 ▲ 45% above avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $613,845 ▲ 120% above avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 5.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,908/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 253,842 |
| Vacant Units | 11,390 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Jefferson County is located in Colorado and encompasses 33 ZIP codes spanning 14 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 582,217 residents. With a median age of 40.76, it is a middle-aged county.
Jefferson County has a upper-middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $110,626 is above the national average. Unemployment stands at 3.9%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 6.6% is well below the national average.
Housing in Jefferson County is a premium housing market, with a median home value of $613,845 — more than double the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,907. Homeownership rates are high at 70.8%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Jefferson County are primarily White (76.1%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 59.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, significantly above the national average.
Jefferson County, CO is a upper-middle-income area in Colorado. The 33 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80002 | Arvada | 20,975 | $92,827 | $538,900 | $1,733 | 3.9% | 55.6% |
| 80003 | Arvada | 35,381 | $82,754 | $486,600 | $1,729 | 4.1% | 43.6% |
| 80004 | Arvada | 34,580 | $99,576 | $590,600 | $1,771 | 4.3% | 53.1% |
| 80005 | Arvada | 28,883 | $136,360 | $620,100 | $2,058 | 3.2% | 65.1% |
| 80007 | Arvada | 18,290 | $171,017 | $818,400 | $2,730 | 2.7% | 74.4% |
| 80021 | Broomfield | 35,562 | $105,645 | $530,300 | $2,054 | 3.6% | 62.9% |
| 80425 | Buffalo Creek | 325 | $80,125 | $509,200 | — | 12.9% | 61.6% |
| 80433 | Conifer | 8,392 | $128,580 | $697,700 | $2,651 | 5.9% | 64.3% |
| 80214 | Denver | 26,759 | $74,259 | $519,900 | $1,516 | 5.5% | 50.3% |
| 80215 | Denver | 19,684 | $85,017 | $615,500 | $1,728 | 6.2% | 57.9% |
| 80226 | Denver | 32,237 | $78,466 | $547,000 | $1,738 | 3.7% | 47.1% |
| 80228 | Denver | 34,677 | $110,013 | $607,300 | $1,819 | 3.0% | 67.9% |
| 80232 | Denver | 22,398 | $87,799 | $487,100 | $1,715 | 4.4% | 44.7% |
| 80439 | Evergreen | 24,877 | $152,156 | $838,000 | $1,870 | 2.3% | 76.7% |
| 80401 | Golden | 43,429 | $112,444 | $748,800 | $1,868 | 4.8% | 62.3% |
| 80403 | Golden | 20,789 | $145,315 | $797,100 | $2,210 | 3.2% | 69.2% |
| 80454 | Indian Hills | 1,320 | $173,125 | $757,400 | — | 0.0% | 63.8% |
| 80123 | Littleton | 45,364 | $106,731 | $581,800 | $1,958 | 4.0% | 60.7% |
| 80127 | Littleton | 43,826 | $137,753 | $663,900 | $2,102 | 2.6% | 67.7% |
| 80128 | Littleton | 36,859 | $119,827 | $554,100 | $1,934 | 3.1% | 58.4% |
| 80465 | Morrison | 16,277 | $130,455 | $628,800 | $2,270 | 2.3% | 60.8% |
| 80470 | Pine | 3,888 | $131,875 | $630,900 | $1,800 | 5.5% | 45.5% |
| 80033 | Wheat Ridge | 26,841 | $84,719 | $568,900 | $1,536 | 5.7% | 51.4% |