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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
$73,000
Median income
$429,500
Median home value
28.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Colorado average), while per-capita income is $35,316. Poverty here runs at 16.7%, with unemployment measured at 6.7%. On housing, the median home value is $429,500 (11% below the state average) with median rent at $1,753 per month, and 49.8% of occupied units 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. To put 80012 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Arapahoe County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

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Who lives in ZIP 80012?

34.0

Median Age

54.4%

Male

45.6%

Female

27.2%

Foreign-Born

White 32.0%
African American 25.9%
Asian 4.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 19.9%
Hispanic or Latino 34.0%

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

$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

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 54.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 28.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

20,304

Total Housing Units

19,536

Occupied Units

768

Vacant Units

2.59

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 49.8%
Renter 50.2%

$429,500

Median Home Value

-11% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 80012 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 80012 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
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

More ZIP Codes in Arapahoe County

80013 standard
Aurora, CO
Pop: 69,588
80015 standard
Aurora, CO
Pop: 62,432
80011 standard
Aurora, CO
Pop: 47,461
80016 standard
Aurora, CO
Pop: 41,219
80010 standard
Aurora, CO
Pop: 39,728
80014 standard
Aurora, CO
Pop: 36,710

Related Areas

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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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.