Aurora, CO · standard
ZIP Code 80012
Arapahoe County, Colorado - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 46,665
- 2,316/sq mi High-density area
- $73,000
- Median income Near-median income area
- $429,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 28.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Aurora pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a suburban-density, mixed-tenure area.
- Top 49%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 18%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 2,316
- people per sq mi
- 50%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 80012 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 80012 (Aurora, CO) fell -2.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 275.0 in 2023 to 269.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 80012 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Aurora, Arapahoe County, Colorado, with 46,665 residents across 20.1 square miles, a density of 2,316 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
ZIP 80012 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $73,000 (18% below the average Colorado ZIP), while per-capita income is $35,316. The poverty rate is 16.7%, with unemployment at 6.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $429,500 (11% below the average Colorado ZIP) and median rent is $1,753; 49.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 28.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34, and the average commute is 29 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Arapahoe County, so 80012 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 80012
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Aurora, CO
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 80012.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
216 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
212 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
145 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
96 establishments
- Construction 76
Construction
76 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 80012, 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
46,665
Population
20.1
Area (sq mi)
2,316
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 80012?
34.0
Median Age
54.4%
Male
45.6%
Female
27.2%
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?
$73,000
Median Household Income
-18% vs state ZIP avg
$35,316
Per Capita Income
16.7%
Poverty Rate
6.7%
Unemployment Rate
28.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 80012 ranks nationally
Aurora, CO household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$73,000 Top 49% higher than 51% of 30,318 US ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
20,304housing units
20,304
Total Housing Units
19,536
Occupied Units
768
Vacant Units
2.59
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$429,500
Median Home Value
-11% vs state ZIP avg
$1,753
Median Rent
1979
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
-2.1%
YoY Change (2024)
269
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+169%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 80012 have decreased 2.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +169% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.5% | 207 |
| 2021 | +14.1% | 236 |
| 2022 | +16.1% | 274 |
| 2023 | +0.4% | 275 |
| 2024 | -2.1% | 269 |
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 1,075 business establishments in ZIP 80012, employing approximately 18,765 people with a combined annual payroll of $907,234,000.
1,075
Businesses
18,765
Employees
$907.2M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 216 | 20.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 212 | 19.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 145 | 13.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 96 | 8.9% |
| Construction | 76 | 7.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 65 | 6.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 51 | 4.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 48 | 4.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 42 | 3.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 34 | 3.2% |
| Information | 23 | 2.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 20 | 1.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 17 | 1.6% |
| Educational services | 14 | 1.3% |
| Manufacturing | 11 | 1.0% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 0.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 80012 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
- 80014
Aurora (80014)
36,710 residents
- 80017
Aurora (80017)
34,270 residents
- 80231
Denver (80231)
32,127 residents
- 80247
Denver (80247)
25,449 residents
- 80224 17,256
Denver (80224)
17,256 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 80012 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 80012 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 80230
Denver (80230)
$99,750 median income
- 80239
Denver (80239)
$98,148 median income
- 80224
Denver (80224)
$86,352 median income
- 80017
Aurora (80017)
$80,524 median income
- 80231
Denver (80231)
$76,502 median income
- 80011
Aurora (80011)
$74,022 median income
- 80014
Aurora (80014)
$73,210 median income
- 80012
Aurora (80012)
$73,000 median income
- 80247
Denver (80247)
$64,498 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 80012 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80014 | Aurora, CO | 36,710 | 2.5 mi |
| 80247 | Denver, CO | 25,449 | 2.4 mi |
| 80045 | Aurora, CO | 277 | 3.3 mi |
| 80017 | Aurora, CO | 34,270 | 2.8 mi |
| 80010 | Aurora, CO | 39,728 | 3.0 mi |
| 80230 | Denver, CO | 7,559 | 3.1 mi |
| 80231 | Denver, CO | 32,127 | 3.3 mi |
| 80224 | Denver, CO | 17,256 | 4.0 mi |
| 80239 | Denver, CO | 40,512 | 6.0 mi |
| 80011 | Aurora, CO | 47,461 | 4.0 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 80012, 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 (46,665 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 80012 in?
ZIP code 80012 (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 80012?
ZIP code 80012 in Aurora, CO has a population of 46,665 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 80012?
The median household income in ZIP 80012 is $73,000, which is 4% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 80012?
The median home value in ZIP 80012 is $429,500, which is 54% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 80012?
The largest racial group in ZIP 80012 is White at 32.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 34.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 80012?
ZIP code 80012 has 1,075 business establishments employing approximately 18,765 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 80012?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 80012 are: Retail trade (216), Health care and social assistance (212), Accommodation and food services (145). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 80012?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 80012 decreased by 2.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 169%. 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 80012?
In ZIP code 80012, 54.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.1% 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 80012?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 80012 is 28.8 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 80012?
In ZIP code 80012, approximately 49.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 50.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 80012?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 80012 is 16.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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