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Golden, CO
City in Jefferson County, Colorado. ZIP codes: 80401, 80419.
Population
20,417
Land area
9.6sq mi
People per sq mi
2,118
ZIP codes
2
Golden and its ZIP codes
Golden at a glance
- Golden is about 37 times as dense as Colorado as a whole.
- It is the 39th most populous of 472 cities and towns in Colorado.
- Households here earn a median of $98,582 a year, 3% more than the Colorado figure of $95,470.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $837,700 (55% above Colorado) and median rent is $1,953 a month.
Local data for Golden, CO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Golden, CO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$98,582
Poverty rate
12.6%
Median home value
$837,700
Median rent
$1,953/mo
Homeownership
56.8%
Bachelor's or higher
59.1%
Median age
34.6
Average commute
24.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (3,995), Irish Americans (2,520), Italian Americans (1,210).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jefferson County. PPP loans are for Golden.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Sep 2026, +0.5 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
$1,339
1 loan, 1 job reported
How people get to work
Golden, CO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone50.9%
- Carpooled7.1%
- Public transit1.1%
- Walked7.3%
- Bicycle1.5%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.4%
- Worked from home30.8%
Average one-way commute: 24.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Golden, 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
86° / 21°F
17.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone9 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Golden, CO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
22.3%
U.S. 33.3% -11.0 pts
Diabetes
7.0%
U.S. 12.1% -5.1 pts
Smoking
9.9%
U.S. 12.8% -2.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.2%
U.S. 11.1% -2.9 pts
ZIP codes in Golden
2 in or overlapping Golden. Population shown
Cities near Golden
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| West Pleasant ViewCensus-designated place | 1.9 mi | 1.5 |
| ApplewoodCensus-designated place | 2.7 mi | 4.1 |
| East Pleasant ViewCensus-designated place | 3.2 mi | 0.1 |
| FairmountCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 6.1 |
| GeneseeCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 6.6 |
| IdledaleCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 0.3 |
| Wheat RidgeCity | 5.8 mi | 9.3 |
| MorrisonTown | 6.4 mi | 1.6 |
| KittredgeCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 1.9 |
| LakewoodCity | 7.7 mi | 43.5 |
| EdgewaterCity | 8 mi | 0.7 |
| Indian HillsCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 5.4 |
| Mountain ViewTown | 8.7 mi | 0.1 |
| LakesideTown | 8.7 mi | 0.2 |
| ArvadaCity | 9 mi | 39 |
| EvergreenCensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 11.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Golden, CO in?
- Golden is in Jefferson County, Colorado.
- What ZIP codes are in Golden, CO?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Golden include 80401, 80419.
- What is the population of Golden, CO?
- About 20,417 people live in Golden, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Golden?
- Nearby places include West Pleasant View (1.9 mi), Applewood (2.7 mi), East Pleasant View (3.2 mi), Fairmount (4.1 mi), Genesee (5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023