80401 ZIP Code
Golden, Colorado
December 20, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 80401 |
| City/Town: | Golden |
| County: | Jefferson |
| State: | Colorado |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 42,777 |
| Median Household Income: | $109,273 |
| Per Capita Income: | $50,843 |
| Total Housing Units: | 17,616 |
| Median Home Value: | $691,000 |
| Land Area: | 49.1 sq miles
127.1 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.6 sq miles
1.5 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 39.7189, -105.2353 |
Population Information (80401 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 42,777 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 22,800 | 53.3% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 19,977 | 46.7% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 39.2 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,804 | 4.2% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,037 | 4.8% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,022 | 4.7% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 3,337 | 7.8% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 3,329 | 7.8% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 6,259 | 14.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 6,066 | 14.2% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 5,280 | 12.3% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,911 | 6.8% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,732 | 6.4% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 4,534 | 10.6% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,787 | 4.2% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 679 | 1.6% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (80401 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $691,000 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.3 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,751 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 17,616 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 16,865 | 95.7% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 751 | 4.3% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 11,067 | 65.6% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 5,798 | 34.4% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (80401 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 30,248 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 220 | 0.7% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 865 | 2.9% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 5,449 | 18.0% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,994 | 16.5% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,837 | 6.1% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 9,005 | 29.8% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 7,878 | 26.0% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 96.4% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 55.8% | 34.3% |
Income Information (80401 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $109,273 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $142,828 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $132,802 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $50,843 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (80401 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 23,293 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 22,213 | 95.5% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,058 | 4.5% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 12,905 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 16,890 | 76.0% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 3,487 | 15.7% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,808 | 8.1% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 28 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (80401 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 37,406 | 87.4% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 513 | 1.2% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 185 | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,101 | 2.6% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 5 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 595 | 1.4% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,972 | 6.9% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 2,355 | 5.5% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 4,491 | 10.5% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 2,694 | 6.3% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 66 | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 121 | 0.3% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,610 | 3.8% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (80401 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 708 | 4.2% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 205 | 1.2% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 751 | 4.5% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 826 | 4.9% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,171 | 6.9% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,054 | 12.2% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,155 | 12.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 3,255 | 19.3% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 2,026 | 12.0% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 3,714 | 22.0% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (80401 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 13,402 | 60.3% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,464 | 6.6% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 243 | 1.1% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 935 | 4.2% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 445 | 2.0% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 5,269 | 23.7% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 24.8 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (80401 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 347 | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,049 | 4.7% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,507 | 6.8% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 443 | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,893 | 8.5% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 983 | 4.4% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 857 | 3.9% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,588 | 7.1% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 3,968 | 17.9% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 5,487 | 24.7% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 2,232 | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 941 | 4.2% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 918 | 4.1% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (80401 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 9.2% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (80401 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 39,767 | 93.0% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 32,512 | 76.0% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 11,724 | 27.4% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,365 | 3.2% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (80401 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 13,511 | 80.1% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,647 | 27.6% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 4,319 | 25.6% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 407 | 2.4% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 431 | 2.6% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,018 | 6.0% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (80401 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 10,251 | 58.2% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,591 | 9.0% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 150 | 0.9% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 544 | 3.1% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 809 | 4.6% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 1,205 | 6.8% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 2,112 | 12.0% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 954 | 5.4% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (80401 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 167 | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,122 | 6.4% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,511 | 8.6% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,522 | 14.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 2,351 | 13.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 4,208 | 23.9% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 2,813 | 16.0% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,554 | 8.8% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 734 | 4.2% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 634 | 3.6% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (80401 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 322 | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 2,169 | 12.3% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,926 | 22.3% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,048 | 28.7% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 4,066 | 23.1% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 2,085 | 11.8% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (80401 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 11,808 | 70.0% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 384 | 2.3% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 4,353 | 25.8% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 11 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 100 | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 36 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 88 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 85 | 0.5% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (80401 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 741 | 4.4% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,785 | 28.4% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 6,762 | 40.1% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 4,577 | 27.1% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (80401 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 484 | 4.4% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 255 | 2.3% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 93 | 0.8% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 100 | 0.9% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 472 | 4.3% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 2,025 | 18.3% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 5,405 | 48.8% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 2,233 | 20.2% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (80401 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,474 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $790 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,751 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.45 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.18 | 2.38 |
Households (80401 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 16,865 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 8,282 | 49.1% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,964 | 17.6% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 3,576 | 21.2% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,726 | 22.1% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 4,516 | 26.8% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,985 | 29.6% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.36 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.82 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (80401 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 19,824 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 8,078 | 40.7% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 9,039 | 45.6% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 253 | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 2,216 | 11.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 5,096 | 25.7% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (80401 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 11,059 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 785 | 7.1% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 391 | 3.5% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,260 | 29.5% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,893 | 17.1% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 4,730 | 42.8% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (80401 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 35,308 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 2,249 | 6.4% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 41,132 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,087 | 9.9% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 325 | 8.0% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,010 | 49.2% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,752 | 42.9% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (80401 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 33,125 | 77.4% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 9,239 | 21.6% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 3,063 | 33.2% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 5,952 | 64.4% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 2,444 | 26.5% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 224 | 2.4% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (80401 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 40,220 | 94.0% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 669 | 1.6% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 2,557 | 382.2% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 2,557 | 382.2% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 2,557 | 382.2% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 736 | 110.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 60 | 9.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 40 | 6.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 820 | 122.6% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 196 | 29.3% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (80401 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 40,973 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 37,483 | 91.5% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 3,490 | 8.5% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 2,154 | 5.3% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 811 | 2.0% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 427 | 1.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 98 | 0.2% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (80401 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 16,865 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 16,342 | 96.9% | 89.4% |
Golden, CO80401