80033 ZIP Code — Wheat Ridge, CO
Jefferson County, Colorado
ZIP code 80033 is located in Wheat Ridge, Colorado, within Jefferson County. It covers approximately 8.34 square miles and serves a population of 27,384 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 303/720.
About ZIP code 80033
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 $524,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 49%.
The gap between median ($78,670) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 40% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
27,384
population
8.34
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Mountain (MT)
timezone
80033 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 80033
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 80033. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Wheat Ridge | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
80002 Arvada (1.4 mi)
80002 Arvada (1.4 mi)
80215 Denver (2.3 mi)
80215 Denver (2.3 mi)
80215 Denver (2.3 mi)
80215 Denver (2.3 mi)
80004 Arvada (2.9 mi)
80004 Arvada (2.9 mi)
80214 Denver (3 mi)
80214 Denver (3 mi)
80214 Denver (3 mi)
80214 Denver (3 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 27,384 |
| Population density | 3,283 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 08 |
| County FIPS | 059 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 8.34 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.26 sq mi |
| Latitude | 39.7748 |
| Longitude | -105.1092 |
| 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 | 41.7% | 26.6% | 32.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 28.9% | 30.3% | 31.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 23.0% | 31.5% | 26.9% |
| Over $200k | 6.3% | 11.7% | 9.6% |
Demographics & statistics
27,384
Population
3,283
People per sq mi
42.5
Median age
$78,670
Median household income
$48,712
Per capita income
$524,200
Median home value
$1,447
Median monthly rent
49.2%
Home ownership
12.2%
Poverty rate
6.6%
Unemployment
6,948
Housing units
40.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
709
Under 5
796
640
5–9
718
438
10–14
491
544
15–19
611
758
20–24
850
1,959
25–34
2,198
1,817
35–44
2,039
1,513
45–54
1,698
943
55–59
1,058
1,002
60–64
1,125
1,214
65–74
1,362
894
75–84
1,003
473
85+
531
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4,429 | 16.2% |
| 18 and over | 22,955 | 83.8% |
| 65 and over | 5,477 | 20.0% |
| Median age | 42.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
77.9%
Two or more races
8.6%
Hispanic or Latino
7.9%
Other race
2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.6%
Asian
1.3%
Black or African American
0.7%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 23,143 | 77.9% |
| Two or more races | 2,560 | 8.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,340 | 7.9% |
| Other race | 596 | 2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 467 | 1.6% |
| Asian | 399 | 1.3% |
| Black or African American | 219 | 0.7% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 41.7% | 26.6% | 32.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 28.9% | 30.3% | 31.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 23.0% | 31.5% | 26.9% |
| Over $200k | 6.3% | 11.7% | 9.6% |
Under $10k
5.4%
$10k–$15k
4.6%
$15k–$25k
8.0%
$25k–$35k
6.3%
$35k–$50k
10.6%
$50k–$75k
12.3%
$75k–$100k
12.1%
$100k–$150k
20.3%
$150k–$200k
10.9%
$200k+
9.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.4% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 8.0% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.3% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 12.3% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.1% |
| $100k–$150k | 20.3% |
| $150k–$200k | 10.9% |
| $200k+ | 9.3% |
| Median income | $78,670 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.0%
$50k–$100k
0.5%
$100k–$150k
0.3%
$150k–$200k
0.5%
$200k–$300k
5.3%
$300k–$500k
37.3%
$500k–$1M
48.7%
$1M+
5.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $524,200 |
| Median rent / month | $1,447 |
| Owner occupied | 49.2% |
| Renter occupied | 50.8% |
| Vacant | 5.9% |
| Single-family detached | 49.2% |
| Large apartment buildings | 14.9% |
| Mobile homes | 0.2% |
| Median rooms | 5.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.22 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.8% |
| 2010–2019 | 5.6% |
| 2000–2009 | 4.2% |
| 1990–1999 | 5.6% |
| 1980–1989 | 8.7% |
| 1970–1979 | 17.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 17.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 29.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 7.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 4.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.2% |
| 1 bedroom | 14.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 37.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 30.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 9.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 5.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 33.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.7% |
| 3 or more | 19.1% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 68.5% |
| Electricity | 25.3% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.7% |
| Fuel oil | 0.1% |
| Wood | 0.3% |
| Solar | 0.4% |
| No fuel used | 2.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 4,805 | 38.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,125 | 9.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,395 | 19.1% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 4,187 | 33.5% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,807 | 22.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4,038 | 32.3% |
| Average household size | 2.13 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 37.7% | 35.4% |
| Married | 47.5% | 39.0% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 3.5% | 10.0% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 15.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.6%
Some HS, no diploma
3.8%
HS graduate
24.3%
Some college, no degree
22.0%
Associate's degree
7.9%
Bachelor's degree
26.7%
Graduate / professional
13.7%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 94.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 40.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 562 | 12.9% |
| Kindergarten | 318 | 7.3% |
| Elementary school | 1,648 | 37.7% |
| High school | 727 | 16.6% |
| College / grad school | 1,118 | 25.6% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
20.6%
Professional & management
15.5%
Retail trade
11.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.5%
Manufacturing
8.8%
Construction
6.7%
Finance & real estate
6.5%
Transportation & utilities
4.4%
Other services
4.4%
Public administration
3.8%
Information
3.5%
Wholesale trade
3.2%
Agriculture & mining
1.8%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 42.1% |
| Service | 17.3% |
| Sales & office | 23.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 6.9% |
| Production & transportation | 9.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 83.3% |
| Government | 10.2% |
| Self-employed | 6.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.5% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 63.9% |
| Carpool | 10.1% |
| Public transit | 3.2% |
| Walk | 1.8% |
| Work from home | 19.3% |
| Other means | 1.7% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 25.5 |
Poverty
All people
12.2%
Under 18 years
12.7%
18 and over
12.1%
Married-couple families
3.9%
Female-led households
17.8%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 30.0% |
| Retirement income | 24.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.9% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.2% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 8.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 25.2% |
| High blood pressure | 27.3% |
| High cholesterol | 31.4% |
| Diabetes | 8.6% |
| Heart disease | 6.3% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Asthma | 9.5% |
| Arthritis | 26.2% |
| Kidney disease | 3.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.2% |
| Cancer | 7.5% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 13.8% |
| Binge drinking | 17.0% |
| No physical activity | 17.5% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 27.1% |
| Depression | 18.7% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.7% |
| Poor mental health | 13.1% |
| Poor physical health | 9.8% |
| No health insurance | 13.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 67.9% |
| Visited dentist | 64.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.7% |
| Teeth loss | 12.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,599 | 7.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 13.8% |
| Under 18 | 4.7% |
| 18–64 years | 9.6% |
| 65 and over | 35.8% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 67.7% |
| Public insurance | 40.0% |
| No insurance | 6.5% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 5.6% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 25,879 | 94.5% |
| Spanish | 412 | 1.6% |
| Other Indo-European | 230 | 0.9% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 57 | 0.2% |
| Other languages | 110 | 0.4% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 26,286 | 96.0% |
| Born in same state | 25,874 | 94.5% |
| Born in different state | 13,885 | 50.7% |
| Foreign born | 412 | 1.5% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,098 | 4.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 823 | 75.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 3,969 | 14.5% |
| French | 3,696 | 13.5% |
| Arab | 664 | 2.4% |
| Polish | 565 | 2.1% |
| English | 432 | 1.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 257 | 0.9% |
| Dutch | 135 | 0.5% |
| Irish | 129 | 0.5% |
| Norwegian | 80 | 0.3% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 45.7% |
| Internet access | 93.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 80033
What city is ZIP code 80033 in?
ZIP code 80033 is primarily assigned to Wheat Ridge, Colorado.
What county is ZIP code 80033 in?
ZIP code 80033 falls within Jefferson County, Colorado.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 80033?
The median home value in ZIP code 80033 is $524,200.
What is the population of ZIP code 80033?
ZIP code 80033 has an estimated population of 27,384 residents, with a density of 3,284 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 80033?
The median household income in ZIP code 80033 is $78,670, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 80033 in?
ZIP code 80033 observes the MST timezone.