80021 ZIP Code — Broomfield, CO
Jefferson County, Colorado
ZIP code 80021 is located in Broomfield, Colorado, within Jefferson County. It covers approximately 16.53 square miles and serves a population of 35,128 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 303/720.
About ZIP code 80021
The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $482,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 53%.
Median household income is $99,562. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is high — 51% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
35,128
population
16.53
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Mountain (MT)
timezone
80021 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 80021
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 80021. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Broomfield | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
80005 Arvada (2.9 mi)
80005 Arvada (2.9 mi)
80005 Arvada (2.9 mi)
80005 Arvada (2.9 mi)
80007 Arvada (3.5 mi)
80007 Arvada (3.5 mi)
80020 Broomfield (4.3 mi)
80020 Broomfield (4.3 mi)
80020 Broomfield (4.3 mi)
80020 Broomfield (4.3 mi)
80027 Louisville (4.5 mi)
80027 Louisville (4.5 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 35,128 |
| Population density | 2,125 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 08 |
| County FIPS | 059 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 16.53 sq mi |
| Water area | 2.31 sq mi |
| Latitude | 39.8926 |
| Longitude | -105.1492 |
| 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 | 26.6% | 26.6% | 32.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.7% | 30.3% | 31.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 31.9% | 31.5% | 26.9% |
| Over $200k | 7.8% | 11.7% | 9.6% |
Demographics & statistics
35,128
Population
2,125
People per sq mi
36.0
Median age
$99,562
Median household income
$55,100
Per capita income
$482,500
Median home value
$1,902
Median monthly rent
52.6%
Home ownership
6.2%
Poverty rate
4.0%
Unemployment
9,355
Housing units
51.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
765
Under 5
734
670
5–9
643
673
10–14
646
779
15–19
747
1,672
20–24
1,604
4,189
25–34
4,017
2,365
35–44
2,268
2,062
45–54
1,977
1,168
55–59
1,120
1,233
60–64
1,182
1,470
65–74
1,409
479
75–84
459
407
85+
390
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4,988 | 14.2% |
| 18 and over | 30,140 | 85.8% |
| 65 and over | 4,614 | 13.1% |
| Median age | 36.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
78.4%
Two or more races
8.1%
Hispanic or Latino
6.7%
Asian
3.5%
Other race
1.8%
Black or African American
0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 29,499 | 78.4% |
| Two or more races | 3,051 | 8.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,512 | 6.7% |
| Asian | 1,300 | 3.5% |
| Other race | 662 | 1.8% |
| Black or African American | 327 | 0.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 239 | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 50 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 26.6% | 26.6% | 32.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.7% | 30.3% | 31.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 31.9% | 31.5% | 26.9% |
| Over $200k | 7.8% | 11.7% | 9.6% |
Under $10k
1.8%
$10k–$15k
0.6%
$15k–$25k
3.6%
$25k–$35k
3.9%
$35k–$50k
7.4%
$50k–$75k
16.0%
$75k–$100k
16.9%
$100k–$150k
22.7%
$150k–$200k
14.1%
$200k+
12.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 1.8% |
| $10k–$15k | 0.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 3.6% |
| $25k–$35k | 3.9% |
| $35k–$50k | 7.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 16.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 16.9% |
| $100k–$150k | 22.7% |
| $150k–$200k | 14.1% |
| $200k+ | 12.9% |
| Median income | $99,562 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
0.9%
$50k–$100k
0.8%
$100k–$150k
0.1%
$150k–$200k
1.8%
$200k–$300k
4.6%
$300k–$500k
47.3%
$500k–$1M
43.6%
$1M+
1.0%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $482,500 |
| Median rent / month | $1,902 |
| Owner occupied | 52.6% |
| Renter occupied | 47.4% |
| Vacant | 5.6% |
| Single-family detached | 48.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 25.9% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 5.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.46 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.9% |
| 2010–2019 | 21.5% |
| 2000–2009 | 13.8% |
| 1990–1999 | 18.3% |
| 1980–1989 | 17.7% |
| 1970–1979 | 24.8% |
| 1960–1969 | 1.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.4% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 3.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 20.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 28.4% |
| 3 bedrooms | 27.7% |
| 4 bedrooms | 15.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.3% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.3% |
| 1 vehicle | 35.2% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.6% |
| 3 or more | 22.9% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 68.9% |
| Electricity | 27.9% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.7% |
| Wood | 0.2% |
| Solar | 0.3% |
| No fuel used | 0.6% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 6,840 | 42.8% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,722 | 10.8% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 3,470 | 21.7% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,952 | 24.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,299 | 20.6% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,497 | 21.9% |
| Average household size | 2.18 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 39.5% | 32.2% |
| Married | 45.8% | 45.7% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 2.5% | 6.9% |
| Divorced | 10.9% | 13.4% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.7%
Some HS, no diploma
2.0%
HS graduate
16.0%
Some college, no degree
20.3%
Associate's degree
9.7%
Bachelor's degree
34.3%
Graduate / professional
17.1%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 97.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 51.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 381 | 5.7% |
| Kindergarten | 175 | 2.6% |
| Elementary school | 2,042 | 30.7% |
| High school | 1,268 | 19.1% |
| College / grad school | 2,775 | 41.8% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
21.7%
Professional & management
14.8%
Retail trade
10.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
10.2%
Finance & real estate
8.1%
Manufacturing
7.4%
Construction
5.7%
Public administration
5.6%
Other services
4.7%
Information
4.1%
Transportation & utilities
3.6%
Wholesale trade
2.9%
Agriculture & mining
0.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 53.9% |
| Service | 13.8% |
| Sales & office | 18.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 5.9% |
| Production & transportation | 8.1% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 81.2% |
| Government | 13.6% |
| Self-employed | 5.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 71.1% |
| Carpool | 6.8% |
| Public transit | 2.8% |
| Walk | 1.4% |
| Work from home | 16.9% |
| Other means | 1.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 25.2 |
Poverty
All people
6.2%
Under 18 years
8.4%
18 and over
5.8%
Married-couple families
1.2%
Female-led households
7.9%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 19.2% |
| Retirement income | 17.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 1.5% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.8% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 2.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 22.9% |
| High blood pressure | 19.2% |
| High cholesterol | 24.7% |
| Diabetes | 5.4% |
| Heart disease | 3.5% |
| Stroke | 1.7% |
| Asthma | 9.3% |
| Arthritis | 17.7% |
| Kidney disease | 1.8% |
| Pulmonary disease | 3.8% |
| Cancer | 4.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 12.4% |
| Binge drinking | 21.0% |
| No physical activity | 13.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 27.2% |
| Depression | 19.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 8.3% |
| Poor mental health | 13.6% |
| Poor physical health | 7.0% |
| No health insurance | 10.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 62.9% |
| Visited dentist | 68.8% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.8% |
| Teeth loss | 8.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,251 | 7.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 9.7% |
| Under 18 | 4.4% |
| 18–64 years | 7.0% |
| 65 and over | 30.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 81.6% |
| Public insurance | 22.1% |
| No insurance | 6.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 33,629 | 95.7% |
| Spanish | 798 | 2.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 253 | 0.8% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 127 | 0.4% |
| Other languages | 385 | 1.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 32,584 | 92.8% |
| Born in same state | 32,132 | 91.5% |
| Born in different state | 15,122 | 43.0% |
| Foreign born | 452 | 1.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 2,544 | 7.2% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,349 | 53.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 5,152 | 14.7% |
| Italian | 5,015 | 14.3% |
| Arab | 1,372 | 3.9% |
| Polish | 1,133 | 3.2% |
| Dutch | 435 | 1.2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 313 | 0.9% |
| German | 236 | 0.7% |
| Irish | 154 | 0.4% |
| Norwegian | 117 | 0.3% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 45.5% |
| Internet access | 97.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 80021
What city is ZIP code 80021 in?
ZIP code 80021 is primarily assigned to Broomfield, Colorado.
What county is ZIP code 80021 in?
ZIP code 80021 falls within Jefferson County, Colorado.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 80021?
51% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 80021?
The median home value in ZIP code 80021 is $482,500.
What is the population of ZIP code 80021?
ZIP code 80021 has an estimated population of 35,128 residents, with a density of 2,125 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 80021?
The median household income in ZIP code 80021 is $99,562, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 80021 in?
ZIP code 80021 observes the MST timezone.