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Boulder city, CO

ZIP 80304 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Upper Middle ClassLow Snow AreaRemote Work Hub

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Boulder city, CO (80304)

Median Income
$121,534

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration
+1,172
Wealth inflow
Population
25,634
Unemployment
5.1%
1.4pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 1,172 for ZIP 80304 (Boulder city, CO) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators
Unemployment
5.1%+39% vs US avg
x
Self-Employed
2.3%-62% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
7.0%-40% vs US avg
x
1,009
Establishments
5,508
Employees

~5 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Professional services
Top Industry
Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

  • Agriculture, forestry, mining1.1%
  • Construction3.0%
  • Manufacturing7.2%
  • Wholesale trade1.3%
  • Retail trade8.0%
  • Transportation, utilities2.2%
  • Information5.0%
  • Finance, insurance, real estate8.1%
  • Professional, scientific, management23.0%
  • Education, health care, social25.4%
  • Arts, entertainment, food services9.3%
  • Other services3.0%
  • Public administration3.5%

Household Income

Economy & Jobs key statistics

Income & Jobs statistics
Income & Jobs
Median household income$121,534
Unemployment5.1%
Establishments1,009
Employees5,508