80002 ZIP Code — Arvada, CO
Jefferson County, Colorado
ZIP code 80002 is located in Arvada, Colorado, within Jefferson County. It covers approximately 6.50 square miles and serves a population of 20,589 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 303/720.
About ZIP code 80002
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $486,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 50%.
Median household income is $87,500.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 43% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
20,589
population
6.50
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Mountain (MT)
timezone
80002 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 80002
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 80002. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Arvada | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
80033 Wheat Ridge (1.4 mi)
80033 Wheat Ridge (1.4 mi)
80004 Arvada (2 mi)
80212 Denver (3.2 mi)
80212 Denver (3.2 mi)
80003 Arvada (3.3 mi)
80003 Arvada (3.3 mi)
80215 Denver (3.7 mi)
80215 Denver (3.7 mi)
80214 Denver (3.8 mi)
80214 Denver (3.8 mi)
80030 Westminster (4.3 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 20,589 |
| Population density | 3,168 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 08 |
| County FIPS | 059 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 6.50 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.15 sq mi |
| Latitude | 39.7934 |
| Longitude | -105.1000 |
| Timezone | Mountain (MT) |
| Area code | 303/720 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 29.9% | 26.6% | 32.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 36.1% | 30.3% | 31.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 28.2% | 31.5% | 26.9% |
| Over $200k | 5.8% | 11.7% | 9.6% |
Demographics & statistics
20,589
Population
3,168
People per sq mi
36.1
Median age
$87,500
Median household income
$48,854
Per capita income
$486,600
Median home value
$1,639
Median monthly rent
49.6%
Home ownership
10.3%
Poverty rate
3.4%
Unemployment
5,044
Housing units
42.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
556
Under 5
578
587
5–9
610
402
10–14
417
540
15–19
561
503
20–24
522
2,295
25–34
2,386
1,392
35–44
1,447
1,196
45–54
1,243
650
55–59
676
627
60–64
652
876
65–74
911
343
75–84
356
129
85+
134
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3,734 | 18.1% |
| 18 and over | 16,855 | 81.9% |
| 65 and over | 2,749 | 13.4% |
| Median age | 36.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
74%
Hispanic or Latino
10.6%
Two or more races
10%
Other race
3.6%
Asian
1.2%
Black or African American
0.6%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17,049 | 74% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,443 | 10.6% |
| Two or more races | 2,297 | 10% |
| Other race | 827 | 3.6% |
| Asian | 267 | 1.2% |
| Black or African American | 140 | 0.6% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 29.9% | 26.6% | 32.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 36.1% | 30.3% | 31.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 28.2% | 31.5% | 26.9% |
| Over $200k | 5.8% | 11.7% | 9.6% |
Under $10k
3.7%
$10k–$15k
2.8%
$15k–$25k
3.8%
$25k–$35k
5.9%
$35k–$50k
9.6%
$50k–$75k
16.1%
$75k–$100k
15.9%
$100k–$150k
20.6%
$150k–$200k
12.4%
$200k+
9.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.7% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.8% |
| $15k–$25k | 3.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.9% |
| $35k–$50k | 9.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 16.1% |
| $75k–$100k | 15.9% |
| $100k–$150k | 20.6% |
| $150k–$200k | 12.4% |
| $200k+ | 9.3% |
| Median income | $87,500 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
6.4%
$50k–$100k
0.8%
$100k–$150k
0.1%
$150k–$200k
0.2%
$200k–$300k
9.4%
$300k–$500k
36.0%
$500k–$1M
44.0%
$1M+
3.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $486,600 |
| Median rent / month | $1,639 |
| Owner occupied | 49.6% |
| Renter occupied | 50.4% |
| Vacant | 3.8% |
| Single-family detached | 44.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 17.6% |
| Mobile homes | 6.7% |
| Median rooms | 5.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.28 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 14.5% |
| 2000–2009 | 19.2% |
| 1990–1999 | 6.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 6.8% |
| 1970–1979 | 18.3% |
| 1960–1969 | 8.6% |
| 1950–1959 | 21.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.4% |
| 1939 or earlier | 3.6% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.3% |
| 1 bedroom | 16.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | 38.3% |
| 3 bedrooms | 26.7% |
| 4 bedrooms | 14.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.1% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 37.7% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.6% |
| 3 or more | 20.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 63.7% |
| Electricity | 34.1% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.1% |
| Fuel oil | 0.4% |
| Solar | 0.3% |
| No fuel used | 0.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,489 | 37.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,087 | 11.5% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,967 | 20.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,873 | 30.5% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,166 | 23.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,018 | 21.4% |
| Average household size | 2.18 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 41.7% | 38.3% |
| Married | 43.6% | 39.1% |
| Separated | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 1.9% | 6.8% |
| Divorced | 12.2% | 13.6% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.0%
Some HS, no diploma
7.3%
HS graduate
23.7%
Some college, no degree
15.1%
Associate's degree
8.2%
Bachelor's degree
26.3%
Graduate / professional
16.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 89.7% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 42.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 179 | 4.6% |
| Kindergarten | 90 | 2.3% |
| Elementary school | 1,581 | 40.6% |
| High school | 756 | 19.4% |
| College / grad school | 1,285 | 33.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
16.9%
Professional & management
16.4%
Construction
9.9%
Manufacturing
9.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.7%
Retail trade
8.4%
Finance & real estate
7.5%
Transportation & utilities
6.5%
Other services
6.4%
Public administration
4.0%
Wholesale trade
2.1%
Information
1.8%
Agriculture & mining
0.7%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 46.8% |
| Service | 16.1% |
| Sales & office | 19.6% |
| Natural resources & construction | 8.2% |
| Production & transportation | 9.3% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 82.5% |
| Government | 9.0% |
| Self-employed | 7.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 1.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 69.9% |
| Carpool | 6.5% |
| Public transit | 2.1% |
| Walk | 1.0% |
| Work from home | 18.9% |
| Other means | 1.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 24.1 |
Poverty
All people
10.3%
Under 18 years
16.4%
18 and over
8.9%
Married-couple families
3.1%
Female-led households
17.9%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 19.6% |
| Retirement income | 17.8% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.1% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 9.4% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 26.3% |
| High blood pressure | 23.4% |
| High cholesterol | 27.8% |
| Diabetes | 7.5% |
| Heart disease | 4.8% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Asthma | 9.9% |
| Arthritis | 21.7% |
| Kidney disease | 2.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.5% |
| Cancer | 5.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 15.5% |
| Binge drinking | 19.1% |
| No physical activity | 17.4% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 28.5% |
| Depression | 20.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.4% |
| Poor mental health | 14.5% |
| Poor physical health | 9.4% |
| No health insurance | 14.8% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 64.3% |
| Visited dentist | 62.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.3% |
| Teeth loss | 12.5% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,157 | 6.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.0% |
| Under 18 | 2.1% |
| 18–64 years | 8.8% |
| 65 and over | 34.4% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 65.0% |
| Public insurance | 34.0% |
| No insurance | 9.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 5.9% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 19,455 | 94.5% |
| Spanish | 728 | 3.7% |
| Other Indo-European | 612 | 3.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 107 | 0.5% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 19,149 | 93.0% |
| Born in same state | 18,911 | 91.9% |
| Born in different state | 10,355 | 50.3% |
| Foreign born | 238 | 1.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,440 | 7.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 405 | 28.1% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 2,603 | 12.6% |
| Italian | 2,418 | 11.7% |
| Polish | 397 | 1.9% |
| Arab | 325 | 1.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 220 | 1.1% |
| English | 146 | 0.7% |
| German | 61 | 0.3% |
| Irish | 38 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 45.7% |
| Internet access | 94.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 80002
What city is ZIP code 80002 in?
ZIP code 80002 is primarily assigned to Arvada, Colorado.
What county is ZIP code 80002 in?
ZIP code 80002 falls within Jefferson County, Colorado.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 80002?
The median home value in ZIP code 80002 is $486,600.
What is the population of ZIP code 80002?
ZIP code 80002 has an estimated population of 20,589 residents, with a density of 3,169 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 80002?
The median household income in ZIP code 80002 is $87,500, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 80002 in?
ZIP code 80002 observes the MST timezone.