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Arvada, CO
City in Jefferson County, Colorado. ZIP codes: 80002, 80003, 80004, 80005, 80007.
Population
122,634
Land area
39sq mi
People per sq mi
3,145
ZIP codes
5
Arvada and its ZIP codes
Arvada at a glance
- Arvada is about 56 times as dense as Colorado as a whole.
- It is the 7th most populous of 472 cities and towns in Colorado.
- Households here earn a median of $117,348 a year, 23% more than the Colorado figure of $95,470.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $632,600 (17% above Colorado) and median rent is $1,888 a month.
Local data for Arvada, CO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Arvada, CO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$117,348
Poverty rate
5.8%
Median home value
$632,600
Median rent
$1,888/mo
Homeownership
75.3%
Bachelor's or higher
51.6%
Median age
40.0
Average commute
26.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (26,337), Irish Americans (16,439), Mexican Americans (12,480).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jefferson County. PPP loans are for Arvada.
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Aug 2026, +0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$83,307
247,248 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$88,698
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$5.8B
FY 2026, $10,011 per person
PPP loans
$178M
2,074 loans, 20,887 jobs reported
How people get to work
Arvada, CO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone67.3%
- Carpooled4.5%
- Public transit1.3%
- Walked1.0%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.1%
- Worked from home24.5%
Average one-way commute: 26.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Arvada, CO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
1,706
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
1,293
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 17°F
17.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Arvada, CO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
23.4%
U.S. 33.3% -9.9 pts
Diabetes
8.3%
U.S. 12.1% -3.8 pts
Smoking
10.3%
U.S. 12.8% -2.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.4%
U.S. 11.1% -2.7 pts
ZIP codes in Arvada
5 in or overlapping Arvada. Population shown
Cities near Arvada
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Shaw HeightsCensus-designated place | 3.2 mi | 0.7 |
| BerkleyCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 3.6 |
| LakesideTown | 4.3 mi | 0.2 |
| Wheat RidgeCity | 4.4 mi | 9.3 |
| WestminsterCity | 4.6 mi | 31.6 |
| Federal HeightsCity | 4.7 mi | 1.8 |
| Mountain ViewTown | 4.8 mi | 0.1 |
| SherrelwoodCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 2.5 |
| FairmountCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 6.1 |
| Twin LakesCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 1.6 |
| EdgewaterCity | 6.3 mi | 0.7 |
| North WashingtonCensus-designated place | 6.3 mi | 5.2 |
| WelbyCensus-designated place | 6.9 mi | 3.7 |
| ApplewoodCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 4.1 |
| NorthglennCity | 7.2 mi | 7.4 |
| SuperiorTown | 7.4 mi | 3.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Arvada, CO in?
- Arvada is in Jefferson County, Colorado.
- What ZIP codes are in Arvada, CO?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Arvada include 80002, 80003, 80004, 80005, 80007.
- What is the population of Arvada, CO?
- About 122,634 people live in Arvada, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Arvada?
- Nearby places include Shaw Heights (3.2 mi), Berkley (4.3 mi), Lakeside (4.3 mi), Wheat Ridge (4.4 mi), Westminster (4.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023