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Aurora, CO · standard

ZIP Code 80013

Arapahoe County, Colorado - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

69,588
1,921/sq mi
$101,191
Median income
$474,000
Median home value
33.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Aurora pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated and unusually populous area.

Top 18%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 14%
home value, US ZIPs
1,921
people per sq mi
75%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 80013 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 80013 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Aurora, Arapahoe County, Colorado, with 69,588 residents across 36.2 square miles, a density of 1,921 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.

ZIP 80013 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $101,191 (14% above the Colorado average), while per-capita income is $41,189. Local economic indicators show a 10.1% poverty rate alongside 5.2% unemployment. Housing costs here run $474,000 for a typical home value (2% below the state average), with rent averaging $2,201 a month; 74.9% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 33.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.6, and the average commute is 30 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Arapahoe County, letting you compare 80013 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 80013

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Aurora, CO

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 80013.

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 80013, 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

69,588

Population

36.2

Area (sq mi)

1,921

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 80013?

36.6

Median Age

48.9%

Male

51.1%

Female

18.1%

Foreign-Born

White 52.6%
African American 13.1%
Asian 6.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 18.1%
Hispanic or Latino 26.4%

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?

$101,191

Median Household Income

+14% vs state

$41,189

Per Capita Income

10.1%

Poverty Rate

5.2%

Unemployment Rate

29.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 80013 ranks nationally

Aurora, CO household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$101,191 Top 18% higher than 82% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 57.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 33.7%

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

What does housing look like?

26,848

Total Housing Units

25,720

Occupied Units

1,128

Vacant Units

2.84

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 74.9%
Renter 25.1%

$474,000

Median Home Value

-2% vs state

$2,201

Median Rent

1986

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

-0.2%

YoY Change (2024)

276

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+176%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 80013 have decreased 0.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +176% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.5% 208
2021 +14.9% 239
2022 +16.8% 279
2023 -0.8% 277
2024 -0.2% 276

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 765 business establishments in ZIP 80013, employing approximately 5,072 people with a combined annual payroll of $190,978,000.

765

Businesses

5,072

Employees

$191.0M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 152 19.9%
Other services (except public administration) 83 10.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 80 10.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 76 9.9%
Retail trade 75 9.8%
Health care and social assistance 69 9.0%
Accommodation and food services 62 8.1%
Transportation and warehousing 42 5.5%
Finance and insurance 39 5.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 35 4.6%
Information 16 2.1%
Wholesale trade 13 1.7%
Educational services 9 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 6 0.8%
Manufacturing 4 0.5%

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 80013 vs 80015 →

ZIP 80013 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 80013 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 80013 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 80013 ranks #4 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
80015 Aurora, CO 62,432 2.6 mi
80017 Aurora, CO 34,270 2.7 mi
80014 Aurora, CO 36,710 3.9 mi
80011 Aurora, CO 47,461 5.4 mi
80018 Aurora, CO 9,206 4.3 mi
80012 Aurora, CO 46,665 4.7 mi
80016 Aurora, CO 41,219 5.3 mi
80231 Denver, CO 32,127 6.5 mi
80247 Denver, CO 25,449 6.7 mi
80237 Denver, CO 17,569 7.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Arapahoe County

80015 standard
Aurora, CO
Pop: 62,432
80011 standard
Aurora, CO
Pop: 47,461
80012 standard
Aurora, CO
Pop: 46,665
80016 standard
Aurora, CO
Pop: 41,219
80010 standard
Aurora, CO
Pop: 39,728
80014 standard
Aurora, CO
Pop: 36,710

Related Areas

Arapahoe County Aurora, CO Colorado

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 80013 in? ▼
ZIP code 80013 (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 80013? ▼
ZIP code 80013 in Aurora, CO has a population of 69,588 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 80013? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 80013 is $101,191, which is 33% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 80013? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 80013 is $474,000, which is 70% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 80013? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 80013 is White at 52.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 26.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 80013? ▼
ZIP code 80013 has 765 business establishments employing approximately 5,072 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 80013? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 80013 are: Construction (152), Other services (except public administration) (83), Professional, scientific, and technical services (80). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 80013? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 80013 decreased by 0.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 176%. 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 80013? ▼
In ZIP code 80013, 57.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 33.7% 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 80013? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 80013 is 29.5 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 80013? ▼
In ZIP code 80013, approximately 74.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 80013? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 80013 is 10.1% 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.