80003 ZIP Code — Arvada, CO
Jefferson County, Colorado
ZIP code 80003 is located in Arvada, Colorado, within Jefferson County. It covers approximately 6.58 square miles and serves a population of 36,233 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 303/720.
About ZIP code 80003
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $450,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 69%.
Median household income is $79,402.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 33% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
36,233
population
6.58
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Mountain (MT)
timezone
80003 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 80003
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 80003. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Arvada | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
80030 Westminster (1.3 mi)
80030 Westminster (1.3 mi)
80221 Denver (2.6 mi)
80221 Denver (2.6 mi)
80221 Denver (2.6 mi)
80221 Denver (2.6 mi)
80002 Arvada (3.3 mi)
80002 Arvada (3.3 mi)
80031 Westminster (3.5 mi)
80031 Westminster (3.5 mi)
80004 Arvada (3.7 mi)
80004 Arvada (3.7 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 36,233 |
| Population density | 5,507 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 08 |
| County FIPS | 059 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 6.58 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.16 sq mi |
| Latitude | 39.8288 |
| Longitude | -105.0583 |
| Timezone | Mountain (MT) |
| Area code | 303/720 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 32.7% | 26.6% | 32.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 34.9% | 30.3% | 31.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 28.0% | 31.5% | 26.9% |
| Over $200k | 4.5% | 11.7% | 9.6% |
Demographics & statistics
36,233
Population
5,507
People per sq mi
36.7
Median age
$79,402
Median household income
$38,315
Per capita income
$450,500
Median home value
$1,625
Median monthly rent
69.2%
Home ownership
10.1%
Poverty rate
4.0%
Unemployment
10,115
Housing units
33.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,092
Under 5
1,110
1,108
5–9
1,128
1,048
10–14
1,066
1,028
15–19
1,046
1,174
20–24
1,194
3,001
25–34
3,053
2,749
35–44
2,797
2,000
45–54
2,034
805
55–59
818
1,158
60–64
1,179
1,861
65–74
1,894
710
75–84
722
227
85+
231
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 7,753 | 21.4% |
| 18 and over | 28,480 | 78.6% |
| 65 and over | 5,645 | 15.6% |
| Median age | 36.7 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
64.9%
Hispanic or Latino
13.4%
Two or more races
10.6%
Other race
5.7%
Asian
3.4%
Black or African American
1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.7%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 27,151 | 64.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5,597 | 13.4% |
| Two or more races | 4,431 | 10.6% |
| Other race | 2,392 | 5.7% |
| Asian | 1,421 | 3.4% |
| Black or African American | 561 | 1.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 272 | 0.7% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 32.7% | 26.6% | 32.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 34.9% | 30.3% | 31.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 28.0% | 31.5% | 26.9% |
| Over $200k | 4.5% | 11.7% | 9.6% |
Under $10k
2.6%
$10k–$15k
2.1%
$15k–$25k
5.6%
$25k–$35k
6.5%
$35k–$50k
9.5%
$50k–$75k
21.0%
$75k–$100k
12.7%
$100k–$150k
22.1%
$150k–$200k
10.7%
$200k+
7.2%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.6% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.1% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.6% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.5% |
| $35k–$50k | 9.5% |
| $50k–$75k | 21.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.7% |
| $100k–$150k | 22.1% |
| $150k–$200k | 10.7% |
| $200k+ | 7.2% |
| Median income | $79,402 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.7%
$50k–$100k
0.3%
$100k–$150k
0.1%
$150k–$200k
0.3%
$200k–$300k
7.0%
$300k–$500k
59.5%
$500k–$1M
30.6%
$1M+
0.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $450,500 |
| Median rent / month | $1,625 |
| Owner occupied | 69.2% |
| Renter occupied | 30.8% |
| Vacant | 1.8% |
| Single-family detached | 67.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 4.4% |
| Mobile homes | 0.1% |
| Median rooms | 6.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.59 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 3.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 5.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 7.2% |
| 1980–1989 | 16.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 38.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 21.7% |
| 1950–1959 | 5.8% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.6% |
| 1939 or earlier | 1.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.5% |
| 1 bedroom | 5.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 26.4% |
| 3 bedrooms | 33.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 24.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 9.1% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.5% |
| 1 vehicle | 28.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.9% |
| 3 or more | 26.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 67.7% |
| Electricity | 30.2% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.1% |
| Wood | 0.1% |
| Solar | 0.3% |
| No fuel used | 0.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 6,415 | 45.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,417 | 9.9% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,728 | 19.1% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,694 | 25.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 4,268 | 29.9% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4,030 | 28.3% |
| Average household size | 2.53 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 36.2% | 29.8% |
| Married | 50.2% | 47.8% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 2.3% | 7.6% |
| Divorced | 10.0% | 13.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.1%
Some HS, no diploma
5.6%
HS graduate
26.9%
Some college, no degree
23.3%
Associate's degree
9.1%
Bachelor's degree
22.2%
Graduate / professional
10.8%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 92.3% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 33.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 540 | 6.7% |
| Kindergarten | 324 | 4.0% |
| Elementary school | 3,444 | 42.6% |
| High school | 1,762 | 21.8% |
| College / grad school | 2,020 | 25.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
19.1%
Professional & management
14.7%
Retail trade
13.9%
Construction
10.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.7%
Manufacturing
6.6%
Transportation & utilities
6.0%
Other services
5.5%
Finance & real estate
5.2%
Public administration
5.2%
Wholesale trade
2.3%
Information
1.6%
Agriculture & mining
0.6%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 41.4% |
| Service | 15.7% |
| Sales & office | 20.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 11.5% |
| Production & transportation | 10.6% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 83.6% |
| Government | 12.4% |
| Self-employed | 4.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 71.3% |
| Carpool | 8.8% |
| Public transit | 2.5% |
| Walk | 1.6% |
| Work from home | 14.0% |
| Other means | 1.7% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 27.4 |
Poverty
All people
10.1%
Under 18 years
18.6%
18 and over
7.8%
Married-couple families
2.3%
Female-led households
22.4%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 25.7% |
| Retirement income | 19.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.2% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 7.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 25.9% |
| High blood pressure | 23.3% |
| High cholesterol | 28.2% |
| Diabetes | 7.5% |
| Heart disease | 4.7% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
| Asthma | 9.6% |
| Arthritis | 21.3% |
| Kidney disease | 2.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.2% |
| Cancer | 5.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 14.7% |
| Binge drinking | 19.1% |
| No physical activity | 17.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 28.5% |
| Depression | 19.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.5% |
| Poor mental health | 14.1% |
| Poor physical health | 8.9% |
| No health insurance | 14.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 64.5% |
| Visited dentist | 64.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.7% |
| Teeth loss | 11.4% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,816 | 6.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 13.8% |
| Under 18 | 6.6% |
| 18–64 years | 11.2% |
| 65 and over | 34.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 64.2% |
| Public insurance | 35.6% |
| No insurance | 9.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 7.9% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 34,031 | 93.9% |
| Spanish | 1,690 | 5.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 994 | 2.9% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 213 | 0.6% |
| Other languages | 278 | 0.8% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 32,878 | 90.7% |
| Born in same state | 32,580 | 89.9% |
| Born in different state | 19,090 | 52.7% |
| Foreign born | 298 | 0.8% |
| Naturalized citizen | 3,355 | 9.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,922 | 57.3% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 3,546 | 9.8% |
| French | 2,864 | 7.9% |
| Arab | 1,362 | 3.8% |
| English | 651 | 1.8% |
| Polish | 435 | 1.2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 122 | 0.3% |
| Dutch | 110 | 0.3% |
| Irish | 53 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 34 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 39.3% |
| Internet access | 93.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 80003
What city is ZIP code 80003 in?
ZIP code 80003 is primarily assigned to Arvada, Colorado.
What county is ZIP code 80003 in?
ZIP code 80003 falls within Jefferson County, Colorado.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 80003?
The median home value in ZIP code 80003 is $450,500.
What is the population of ZIP code 80003?
ZIP code 80003 has an estimated population of 36,233 residents, with a density of 5,507 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 80003?
The median household income in ZIP code 80003 is $79,402, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 80003 in?
ZIP code 80003 observes the MST timezone.