Golden, CO — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 80401 serves a portion of Golden, Colorado, within Jefferson County. This community is home to approximately 46,971 residents, with a median age of 29.2 years. The median household income of $89,113 sits above the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $347,540 are above the national average of $301,500. The area has a renter-majority housing profile, with 40% owner-occupied and 60% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of Golden is higher than the national baseline, with an index of 143 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 42% and an unemployment rate of 2.2%, 80401 reflects the economic character of Jefferson County in Colorado.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 46,971 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 16,683 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $89,113 | ↑ 32% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $347,540 | ↑ 15% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 143 | ↑ Higher than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 2.2% | ↓ 44% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 24.7% | ↑ 117% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 42% | ↑ 20% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 29.2 yrs | ↓ 24% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 40% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 60% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 20,197 | — |