ZIP Code 80003: Population, Income, Housing

State: CO

Total population: 35,976 Household income: $91,464 Rent: $1,795

Overview

Total population

35,976

Rent

$1,795

Year built

1975

Household income

$91,464

Per capita income

$43,550

Poverty rate

9.3%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Household size

2.6 persons

Rent over 30% of income

57.2%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Demographics

State

Colorado

County

Jefferson County

City

Arvada

Total population

35,976

Adults over 25

25,706

Total households

13,795

Household size

2.6 persons

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Income & Poverty

Household income

$91,464

Per capita income

$43,550

Poverty rate

9.3%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Rent over 30% of income

57.2%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Housing

Rent

$1,795

Year built

1975

Households that rent

29.9%

Households that own

70.1%

Rooms per home (all homes)

6.3

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Race

White

68.6%

Black

1.1%

Asian

3.4%

Two or more races

17.7%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino

29.6%

Not Hispanic or Latino

70.4%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Commute

Commute rate

15,260 (78.7%)

Commute time to work

28 mins

Work from home

4,129 (21.3%)

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Education

Less than high school

26.4%

High school graduate or GED

28.5%

Some college or associate degree

9.4%

Bachelor’s degree or higher

35.7%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Comparison of ZIP Code 80003 with: Jefferson County, CO Arvada, CO Denver metro area, CO Colorado United States

ZIP 80003

Total population35,976

Rent$1,795

Year built1975

Household income$91,464

Per capita income$43,550

Poverty rate9.3%

Unemployment rateN/A

Jefferson County, CO

Total population579,377

Rent$1,861

Year built1980

Household income$110,656

Per capita income$60,827

Poverty rate6.7%

Unemployment rate4.4%

Arvada, CO

Total population122,634

Rent$1,888

Year built1979

Household income$117,348

Per capita income$59,662

Poverty rate5.8%

Unemployment rate4.3%

Denver Metro Area, CO

Total population3,002,721

Rent$1,874

Year built1987

Household income$105,762

Per capita income$57,998

Poverty rate8.4%

Unemployment rate4.2%

Colorado State

Total population5,862,189

Rent$1,761

Year built1988

Household income$95,470

Per capita income$52,636

Poverty rate9.4%

Unemployment rate4.3%

United States

Total population334,922,499

Rent$1,413

Year built1980

Household income$80,734

Per capita income$44,673

Poverty rate12.5%

Unemployment rate4%

Metric	ZIP80003	CountyJefferson, CO	CityArvada, CO	Metro AreaDenver metro area, CO	StateColorado	CountryUnited States
Total population	35,976	579,377	122,634	3,002,721	5,862,189	334,922,499
Rent	$1,795	$1,861	$1,888	$1,874	$1,761	$1,413
Year built	1975	1980	1979	1987	1988	1980
Household income	$91,464	$110,656	$117,348	$105,762	$95,470	$80,734
Per capita income	$43,550	$60,827	$59,662	$57,998	$52,636	$44,673
Poverty rate	9.3%	6.7%	5.8%	8.4%	9.4%	12.5%
Unemployment rate	N/A	4.4%	4.3%	4.2%	4.3%	4%

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Summary for 80003

Rent & Income

In 80003, the typical monthly rent is $1,795 and the typical household income is $91,464. Rent here is similar to both Arvada and Colorado, and household income is lower than Arvada and similar to Colorado. The estimated poverty rate is 9.3%, which is higher than the Arvada rate and similar to the Colorado rate.

Housing & Affordability

This ZIP Code is primarily owner-occupied, with renters accounting for about 29.9% of households. About 57.2% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing, indicating high cost burden.

Education & Employment

Educational attainment is high, with about 35.7% of adults holding a bachelor’s degree or higher.

ZIP 80003 — Rent vs Household Income

ZIP 80003 — Poverty

How ZIP 80003 compares in Colorado (79 ZIP Codes)

Metric	This ZIP	Rank	Starts from	State range
Rent	$1,795	34 / 79	from lower rent	$1,080 – $2,798
Household income	$91,464	46 / 79	from higher income	$48,417 – $181,049
Poverty rate	9.3%	49 / 79	from lower poverty	2.7% – 32.6%

Rankings are calculated among ZIP Codes in Colorado with total population > 30,000 (year 2024).

Detailed Ranking Explanation for ZIP Code 80003

Rent

Rent-wise, this area comes 34th out of 79 ZIP Codes in Colorado. At the state level, values extend from $1,080 in ZIP 81005 up to $2,798 in ZIP 80516.

Household income

Looking at income levels, ZIP Code 80003 holds the 46th out of 79 ZIP Codes. In Colorado as a whole, the range goes from $48,417 in ZIP 81001 up to $181,049 in ZIP 80108.

Poverty rate

Regarding poverty rate, ZIP Code 80003 ranks 49th out of 79 ZIP Codes. Statewide, values range from 2.7% in ZIP 80126 up to 32.6% in ZIP 80521.

💰 Rent in ZIP Code 80003 (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $1,795 ℹ️ What’s Included:
✅ Base rent, electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuels
❌ Not included: internet, cable TV, renter's insurance, parking

💡 What does this rent estimate mean?

Explanation: This estimate shows what renters typically pay each month for housing — including the apartment or home and essential utilities like heat, water, and electricity.

Included in this number: Rent plus electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuel.

Not included: Internet, cable, parking, renter’s insurance, or furniture rental.

Note: This cost does not depend on the number of people living in the home.

👨‍👧‍👦 Household Income in ZIP Code 80003

Annual Household Income: $91,464

💡 What does Household Income mean?

Definition: This represents the middle value of all household incomes in the ZIP code — half of households earn less, and half earn more.

Includes: wages, salaries, self-employment income, Social Security, pensions, investments, unemployment, public assistance, and rental income.

Does NOT include: capital gains, non-cash benefits (like food stamps), or tax refunds.

Household = any group of people (or a single person) living in the same housing unit.

Example: A couple earning $40,000 and $30,000 together have a household income of $70,000. If that's in the middle of all local incomes, it's the value shown here.

📉 Poverty Rate in ZIP Code 80003

Estimated Rate: 9.3%

💡 What does the Poverty Rate represent?

Definition: The percentage of people in this area living below the federal poverty threshold.

How it works: The threshold is a dollar amount set by the U.S. Census Bureau that varies by family size and age. If a household's income is below that level, everyone in it is included in this rate.

Example: In a town of 10,000 people, if 1,500 have incomes below the poverty line, the poverty rate is 15%.

Note: This statistic only includes people living in households; it does not count those in student housing, military barracks, or nursing homes.

🏘️ Renter vs. Owner Households in ZIP Code 80003

In ZIP Code 80003, households that rent: 4,130 (29.9%)

📊 What does the renter household percentage reveal about this ZIP Code?

Household Type	Count	Share
Renter-Occupied	4,130	29.9%
Owner-Occupied	9,665	70.1%

Definition: This is the percentage of households that rent their home rather than own it. It includes only occupied housing units.

Why it matters: Areas with a high share of renter households often have younger populations, higher mobility, and different housing needs compared to mostly owner-occupied areas.

Example: If 65% of homes in an area are renter-occupied, it means 65 out of every 100 households rent their home.

📉 Renters Spending Over 30% of Income on Rent in ZIP Code 80003

In ZIP Code 80003, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 2,361 (57.2%)

🏚️ What Does It Mean When Renters Spend Over 30% of Their Income on Housing?

Household Group	Households	Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%)	2,361	57.2%
Other renter households	1,769	42.8%
Total renter households	4,130	100%

Shares are calculated as a percentage of renter households.

This shows how many renters in the ZIP code are considered cost-burdened — meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on housing (rent and basic utilities).

It’s a sign that housing might be unaffordable in the area or that lower-income residents may be struggling with rent.

Data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.

📊 Education Levels in ZIP Code 80003

Less than High School: 6,791 people (26.4%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 7,337 people (28.5%)

Includes adults whose highest education is a high school diploma or GED.

Some College or Associate Degree: 2,405 people (9.4%)

Includes adults who attended college without completing a bachelor’s degree (some college or associate degree).

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 9,173 people (35.7%)

Includes adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (bachelor’s, master’s, professional, or doctoral degree).

👥 Total Adults (25+): 25,706

ℹ️ Have questions about how these statistics are calculated? See our data methodology & FAQs

Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates (U.S. Census Bureau) — unemployment rate from BLS. Some values are derived metrics.