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Gunbarrel, CO
Census-designated place in Boulder County, Colorado. ZIP codes: 80301.
Population
10,051
Land area
6.2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,609
ZIP codes
1
Gunbarrel and its ZIP codes
Gunbarrel at a glance
- Gunbarrel is about 28 times as dense as Colorado as a whole.
- It is the 70th most populous of 472 cities and towns in Colorado.
- Households here earn a median of $109,407 a year, 15% more than the Colorado figure of $95,470.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $821,000 (52% above Colorado) and median rent is $1,972 a month.
Local data for Gunbarrel, CO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Gunbarrel, CO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$109,407
Poverty rate
8.8%
Median home value
$821,000
Median rent
$1,972/mo
Homeownership
63.1%
Bachelor's or higher
70.4%
Median age
43.3
Average commute
21.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,212), Irish Americans (1,629), Italian Americans (579).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Boulder County. PPP loans are for Gunbarrel.
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Sep 2026, +0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$101,259
191,487 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$104,808
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$3.2B
FY 2026, $9,642 per person
How people get to work
Gunbarrel, CO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone53.7%
- Carpooled1.6%
- Public transit0.6%
- Walked1.7%
- Bicycle1.9%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.4%
- Worked from home40.1%
Average one-way commute: 21.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Gunbarrel, CO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
1,987
Countywide, mostly winter storm
Flood insurance policies
2,543
2.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 22°F
21.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Gunbarrel, CO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
16.3%
U.S. 33.3% -17.0 pts
Diabetes
6.8%
U.S. 12.1% -5.3 pts
Smoking
7.6%
U.S. 12.8% -5.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.6%
U.S. 11.1% -5.5 pts
ZIP codes in Gunbarrel
1 in or overlapping Gunbarrel. Population shown
Cities near Gunbarrel
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| NiwotCensus-designated place | 2 mi | 4 |
| LeynerCensus-designated place | 2.9 mi | 0.2 |
| ValmontCensus-designated place | 3.6 mi | 0.3 |
| BoulderCity | 6 mi | 26.9 |
| LafayetteCity | 6.4 mi | 9.3 |
| Paragon EstatesCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 1.7 |
| LouisvilleCity | 6.8 mi | 8 |
| ErieTown | 7 mi | 21.4 |
| LongmontCity | 7.3 mi | 29.3 |
| AltonaCensus-designated place | 8.3 mi | 1.7 |
| Pine Brook HillCensus-designated place | 8.3 mi | 3 |
| SuperiorTown | 9.2 mi | 3.9 |
| Lazy AcresCensus-designated place | 9.5 mi | 5.3 |
| BroomfieldCity | 9.5 mi | 33 |
| Seven HillsCensus-designated place | 9.6 mi | 0.5 |
| Eldorado SpringsCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 2.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Gunbarrel, CO in?
- Gunbarrel is in Boulder County, Colorado.
- What ZIP codes are in Gunbarrel, CO?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Gunbarrel include 80301.
- What is the population of Gunbarrel, CO?
- About 10,051 people live in Gunbarrel, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Gunbarrel?
- Nearby places include Niwot (2 mi), Leyner (2.9 mi), Valmont (3.6 mi), Boulder (6 mi), Lafayette (6.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023