80305 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 80305, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

80305 is a zip code in Boulder County, Colorado, which covers Boulder, with a total population of 16,153 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 80305 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 80305.

The estimated population of people living in 80305 is 16,153, with a median age of 38.4.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 80305 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
16,153
 -6.66% -7.50%
2020
17,305
+1.05%
-
2019
17,126
 -2.15% -
2018
17,502
+0.23%
-
2017
17,462
 - -

Population of 80305 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 80305 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
82.2%
85%
 -3.29%
Black/African American
0.6%
0.8%
 -25.00%
Native
0.2%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
6.9%
4.8%
 +43.75%
Asian
6.2%
4.5%
 +37.78%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.1%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
3.5%
4.1%
 -14.63%
Other
0.4%
0.8%
 -50.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 80305 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 80305 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 80305 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 80305 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 38.4 +2.4% 36.2 +6.47% 40 -0.25%
2020 37.5 +3.02% 34 +4.29% 40.1 +1.78%
2019 36.4 +3.12% 32.6 +5.5% 39.4 +1.29%
2018 35.3 -0.56% 30.9 -5.79% 38.9 +2.64%
2017 35.5 - 32.8 - 37.9 -

The median age of the 80305 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 80305 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 874 +9.34% 915 -9.47% 908 830
10 to 19 1,106 -11.34% 782 +22.38% 954 971
20 to 29 2,375 -37.77% 1,665 -33.28% 1,540 1,173
30 to 39 991 0.37% 995 +7.06% 988 1,036
40 to 49 1,243 +1.89% 1,187 +10.42% 1,261 1,315
50 to 59 1,086 -18.65% 1,030 +4.21% 895 1,060
60 to 69 767 +20.09% 861 -4.39% 912 800
70+ 707 -5.78% 878 -1.99% 658 852

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 80305 zip code is $107,215.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 80305.

  • Under 25
    $15,815.00
  • 25 to 44
    $127,159.00
  • 45 to 64
    $150,543.00
  • 65 and over
    $75,000.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 80305 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 80305, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 80305 is currently $147,125.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

24.17% of households in 80305 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 80305 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    14.38%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    8.85%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    11.73%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    10.88%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    18.06%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    11.92%
  • $200,000 or more
    24.17%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 80305 is $63,265.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 80305 by the total population of 80305.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 80305 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 80305 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    37.07%
  • Bachelor's degree
    53.93%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    3.70%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    5.06%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.25%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 80305 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 80305 zip over the age of 16 is 13,346.

Of those people, a total of 71.90% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 80305 is 68.50%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 80305 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 856 40.40% 39.00%
20 to 24 years 1,607 74.00% 7.10%
25 to 29 years 1,106 96.30% 2.10%
30 to 34 years 947 89.70% 4.80%
35 to 44 years 2,295 91.20% 1.60%
45 to 54 years 2,295 91.20% 2.30%
55 to 59 years 1,018 82.60% 5.50%
60 to 64 years 918 73.10% 4.20%
65 to 74 years 1,293 30.00% 4.40%
75 years and over 1,011 6.20% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 80305. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 11,425 71.10% 3.70%
Black or African American 56 32.10% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 32 100.00% 0.00%
Asian 806 78.70% 4.90%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 18 100.00% 0.00%
Other 138 93.50% 0.00%
Two or more races 871 74.60% 18.50%
Hispanic or Latino 841 68.40% 19.50%
Not Hispanic or Latino 11,126 71.10% 3.80%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 80305 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 80305 is 9,144, with median earnings of $61,875.00.

Women in 80305 are earning approximately 64.00% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 9,144 $61,875.00
Male 4,691 $79,042.00
Female 4,453 $50,617.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 80305 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 1,244 $96,797.00
Business and Financial 706 $66,250.00
Computer and Mathematical 787 $112,039.00
Architecture and Engineering 455 $103,681.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 716 $80,446.00
Community and Social Service 207 $49,926.00
Legal 145 $94,583.00
Educational and Library 1,086 $67,143.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 425 $25,369.00
Healthcare Practitioners 652 $68,750.00
Healthcare Support 159 $32,112.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 95 $34,103.00
Law Enforcement 42 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 406 $15,313.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 74 $8,864.00
Personal Care and Service 173 $5,997.00
Sales 615 $56,518.00
Office and Administrative Support 465 $44,030.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 24 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 135 $62,574.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 74 $50,714.00
Production 174 $31,250.00
Transportation and Material Moving 144 $12,045.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 80305 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 80305.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 702 $136,181.00 542 $73,750.00
Business and Financial 366 $71,172.00 340 $49,706.00
Computer and Mathematical 569 $133,750.00 218 $73,684.00
Architecture and Engineering 369 $103,681.00 86 $102,500.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 419 $111,181.00 297 $54,792.00
Community and Social Service 32 $42,222.00 175 $72,721.00
Legal 84 $163,000.00 61 $68,472.00
Educational and Library 453 $56,406.00 633 $72,946.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 130 $49,444.00 295 $21,172.00
Healthcare Practitioners 79 $27,469.00 573 $70,563.00
Healthcare Support 64 $32,069.00 95 $37,656.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 46 $33,654.00 49 $34,688.00
Law Enforcement 6 $0.00 36 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 197 $16,469.00 209 $13,555.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 7 $0.00 67 $8,068.00
Personal Care and Service 10 $0.00 163 $6,155.00
Sales 404 $63,929.00 211 $39,740.00
Office and Administrative Support 157 $48,578.00 308 $43,214.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 15 $0.00 9 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 135 $62,574.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 74 $50,714.00 0 $0.00
Production 120 $40,089.00 54 $25,833.00
Transportation and Material Moving 112 $12,778.00 32 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 6,744 households in 80305, with an average household size of 2.39 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 3,542 families living in the 80305 zip code with an average family size of 3 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 80305:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,957 201 384 3,202
Average Household Size 3.07 3.1 3.17 1.62
Total Families 2,957 201 384 0
Average Household Size 3.02 2.83 2.99 0

Poverty

Of the 3,542 families living in 80305, 3.70% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 80305:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 7,050 housing units in 80305.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 6,744 95.66%
Vacant 306 4.34%

35.02% of the total 7,050 housing units in 80305 are rental units. This is approximately 2,469 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 4,247 are occupied by the owner - or 60.24% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 80305 is $2,003.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 80305 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    28
  • Less than $500
    70
  • $500 to $999
    56
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    416
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    688
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    665
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    261
  • $3,000 or more
    313

Property Value

The median value of a property in 80305 is $788,700.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 80305 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    91
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    51
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    27
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    9
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    26
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    358
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    2,641
  • $1,000,000 or more
    1,044

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 80305. The chart below shows the number of properties in 80305 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    91
  • 1940 to 1949
    35
  • 1950 to 1959
    1,187
  • 1960 to 1969
    2,304
  • 1970 to 1979
    2,051
  • 1980 to 1989
    628
  • 1990 to 1999
    417
  • 2000 to 2009
    69
  • 2010 to 2013
    268
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 80305 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    306
  • 1 vehicle available
    2,313
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,947
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,178

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 80305 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 80305 that commute to work in a particular way.

22.8 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 80305.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    104
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    450
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,106
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,698
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,071
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    453
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    366
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    89
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    144
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    427
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    260
  • 90 or more minutes
    122

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 80305 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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