Arvada, CO

Arvada sits in Jefferson, Colorado, and is covered by 7 ZIP code tabulation areas. Across those ZIPs, an estimated 138,967 people live, work, and commute. Demographic and housing figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022).

Each ZIP code in Arvada has its own character. Some are dense and walkable; others are exurban or rural, with single-digit households per square mile. The list below lets you compare the basic shape of each one — population, income, and home value — before clicking through to the full neighborhood profile.

Across the city overall, the typical owner-occupied home is valued near $564,240 and median asking rent runs around $1,893 per month. Median household income hovers around $111,660. These are averages of ZIP-level medians and will read differently depending on which neighborhood you actually settle in — which is precisely what the per-ZIP pages are for.

ZIP codes in Arvada

ZIP	County	Population	Median income	Median home value
80001	Jefferson	0	—	—
80002	Jefferson	20,589	$87,500	$486,600
80003	Jefferson	36,233	$79,402	$450,500
80004	Jefferson	35,349	$93,260	$549,300
80005	Jefferson	29,155	$132,493	$589,500
80006	Jefferson	0	—	—
80007	Jefferson	17,641	$165,648	$745,300

Thinking about relocating to Arvada?

A few practical considerations as you evaluate the move:

• Pick the ZIP, not just the city. Median income, school assignments, walkability and crime patterns can vary dramatically between neighboring ZIPs in the same city. Use the per-ZIP pages to compare.
• Compare housing math honestly. The median home value here is $564,240, and median rent is $1,893. At current mortgage rates, that often makes renting the more flexible option for the first 12–24 months while you learn the neighborhoods.
• Verify the commute. Drive your prospective work or school route at peak time — Google Maps optimistic estimates rarely match what locals actually experience.
• Check the boring stuff. Property tax rates, HOA dues, flood-zone designation, and homeowner's insurance availability are easier to research before you sign than after.