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Broomfield, CO
City in Broomfield County, Colorado. ZIP codes: 80020, 80021, 80023.
Population
76,304
Land area
33sq mi
People per sq mi
2,314
ZIP codes
3
Broomfield and its ZIP codes
Broomfield at a glance
- Broomfield is about 41 times as dense as Colorado as a whole.
- It is the 17th most populous of 472 cities and towns in Colorado.
- Households here earn a median of $123,874 a year, 30% more than the Colorado figure of $95,470.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $664,500 (23% above Colorado) and median rent is $2,126 a month.
Local data for Broomfield, CO
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes1
- Schools21
- Colleges1
- Libraries1
- Banks19
- Post Offices2
- Parks52
- Grocery Stores18
- Restaurants240
- Affordable Housing2
- Home Health Agencies5
- Hospice Care1
- Rehab & Long-Term Care Hospitals1
- Community Health Centers2
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment2
- Private Schools6
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Toxic Release Facilities3
Housing and community stats
Broomfield, CO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$123,874
Poverty rate
6.2%
Median home value
$664,500
Median rent
$2,126/mo
Homeownership
62.7%
Bachelor's or higher
60.3%
Median age
38.6
Average commute
25.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (15,003), Irish Americans (9,192), Mexican Americans (6,796).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Broomfield County. PPP loans are for Broomfield.
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Aug 2026, +0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$119,278
40,750 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$93,044
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$441M
FY 2026, $5,952 per person
PPP loans
$109M
1,440 loans, 12,752 jobs reported
How people get to work
Broomfield, CO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone58.3%
- Carpooled7.1%
- Public transit1.3%
- Walked1.3%
- Bicycle0.8%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.3%
- Worked from home29.9%
Average one-way commute: 25.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Broomfield, CO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
676
Countywide, mostly high wind
Flood insurance policies
75
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 19°F
14.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Broomfield, CO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
22.5%
U.S. 33.3% -10.8 pts
Diabetes
6.9%
U.S. 12.1% -5.2 pts
Smoking
8.9%
U.S. 12.8% -3.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.6%
U.S. 11.1% -3.5 pts
ZIP codes in Broomfield
3 in or overlapping Broomfield. Population shown
Cities near Broomfield
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LafayetteCity | 3.5 mi | 9.3 |
| WestminsterCity | 5.1 mi | 31.6 |
| NorthglennCity | 5.7 mi | 7.4 |
| ErieTown | 5.8 mi | 21.4 |
| ThorntonCity | 6.1 mi | 36.5 |
| LouisvilleCity | 6.3 mi | 8 |
| SuperiorTown | 6.6 mi | 3.9 |
| LeynerCensus-designated place | 6.9 mi | 0.2 |
| Federal HeightsCity | 7.1 mi | 1.8 |
| Shaw HeightsCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 0.7 |
| Paragon EstatesCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 1.7 |
| DaconoCity | 8.3 mi | 9.3 |
| Todd CreekCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 9.9 |
| SherrelwoodCensus-designated place | 8.9 mi | 2.5 |
| GunbarrelCensus-designated place | 9.5 mi | 6.2 |
| ArvadaCity | 9.5 mi | 39 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Broomfield, CO in?
- Broomfield is in Broomfield County, Colorado.
- What ZIP codes are in Broomfield, CO?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Broomfield include 80020, 80021, 80023.
- What is the population of Broomfield, CO?
- About 76,304 people live in Broomfield, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Broomfield?
- Nearby places include Lafayette (3.5 mi), Westminster (5.1 mi), Northglenn (5.7 mi), Erie (5.8 mi), Thornton (6.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023