Aurora, CO · standard
ZIP Code 80010
Arapahoe County, Colorado - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 39,728
- 2,794/sq mi High-density area
- $63,579
- Median income Near-median income area
- $424,600
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 19.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Aurora pairs a below-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a suburban-density, mixed-tenure area.
- 36th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 18%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 2,794
- people per sq mi
- 40%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 80010 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 80010 (Aurora, CO) rose +1.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 305.9 in 2023 to 309.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 80010 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Aurora, Arapahoe County, Colorado, with 39,728 residents across 14.2 square miles, a density of 2,794 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
ZIP 80010 reports a modest median household income of $63,579 (28% below the average Colorado ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,792. The poverty rate is 21.2%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Median home value is $424,600 (12% below the average Colorado ZIP) and median rent is $1,485; 40.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32, and the average commute is 28 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Arapahoe County, so 80010 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 80010
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Aurora, CO
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 80010.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
122 establishments
- Construction
Construction
83 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
80 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
73 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
64 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 80010, Aurora, CO · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
39,728
Population
14.2
Area (sq mi)
2,794
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 80010?
32.0
Median Age
51.4%
Male
48.6%
Female
33.9%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$63,579
Median Household Income
-28% vs state ZIP avg
$29,792
Per Capita Income
21.2%
Poverty Rate
8.8%
Unemployment Rate
27.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 80010 ranks nationally
Aurora, CO household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$63,579 36th percentile higher than 36% of 30,318 US ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
15,410housing units
15,410
Total Housing Units
14,357
Occupied Units
1,053
Vacant Units
2.92
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$424,600
Median Home Value
-12% vs state ZIP avg
$1,485
Median Rent
1964
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+1.1%
YoY Change (2024)
309
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+209%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 80010 have increased 1.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +209% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.6% | 229 |
| 2021 | +15.3% | 265 |
| 2022 | +14.0% | 302 |
| 2023 | +1.4% | 306 |
| 2024 | +1.1% | 309 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 650 business establishments in ZIP 80010, employing approximately 6,668 people with a combined annual payroll of $335,380,000.
650
Businesses
6,668
Employees
$335.4M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 122 | 18.8% |
| Construction | 83 | 12.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 80 | 12.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 73 | 11.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 64 | 9.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 46 | 7.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 36 | 5.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 29 | 4.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 26 | 4.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 21 | 3.2% |
| Manufacturing | 19 | 2.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 16 | 2.5% |
| Educational services | 15 | 2.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 14 | 2.1% |
| Information | 5 | 0.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 80010 vs 80045 →
ZIP 80010 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 80011
Aurora (80011)
47,461 residents
- 80012
Aurora (80012)
46,665 residents
- 80239
Denver (80239)
40,512 residents
- 80010
Aurora (80010)
39,728 residents
- 80220
Denver (80220)
33,529 residents
- 80231
Denver (80231)
32,127 residents
- 80247
Denver (80247)
25,449 residents
- 80207
Denver (80207)
21,216 residents
- 80238 10,058
Denver (80238)
10,058 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 80010 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 80010 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 80238
Denver (80238)
$180,940 median income
- 80207
Denver (80207)
$115,542 median income
- 80220
Denver (80220)
$106,054 median income
- 80230
Denver (80230)
$99,750 median income
- 80239
Denver (80239)
$98,148 median income
- 80231
Denver (80231)
$76,502 median income
- 80011
Aurora (80011)
$74,022 median income
- 80012
Aurora (80012)
$73,000 median income
- 80247 $64,498
Denver (80247)
$64,498 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 80010 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80045 | Aurora, CO | 277 | 1.4 mi |
| 80230 | Denver, CO | 7,559 | 2.0 mi |
| 80238 | Denver, CO | 10,058 | 2.5 mi |
| 80220 | Denver, CO | 33,529 | 2.9 mi |
| 80247 | Denver, CO | 25,449 | 3.1 mi |
| 80012 | Aurora, CO | 46,665 | 3.0 mi |
| 80239 | Denver, CO | 40,512 | 3.6 mi |
| 80207 | Denver, CO | 21,216 | 3.3 mi |
| 80011 | Aurora, CO | 47,461 | 4.2 mi |
| 80231 | Denver, CO | 32,127 | 4.8 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 80010, both outside CO so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (39,728 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 80010 in?
ZIP code 80010 (Aurora) is located in Arapahoe County, Colorado. Arapahoe County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/arapahoe-co.
What is the population of ZIP code 80010?
ZIP code 80010 in Aurora, CO has a population of 39,728 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 80010?
The median household income in ZIP 80010 is $63,579, which is 17% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 80010?
The median home value in ZIP 80010 is $424,600, which is 53% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 80010?
The largest racial group in ZIP 80010 is White at 27.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 54.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 80010?
ZIP code 80010 has 650 business establishments employing approximately 6,668 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 80010?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 80010 are: Retail trade (122), Construction (83), Accommodation and food services (80). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 80010?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 80010 increased by 1.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 209%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 80010?
In ZIP code 80010, 47.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 80010?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 80010 is 27.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 80010?
In ZIP code 80010, approximately 40.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 59.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 80010?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 80010 is 21.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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