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Aurora, CO · standard

ZIP Code 80014

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

36,710
2,008/sq mi
$73,210
Median income
$416,200
Median home value
44.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Aurora pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a suburban-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 48%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 19%
home value, US ZIPs
2,008
people per sq mi
61%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 80014 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 80014 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Aurora, Arapahoe County, Colorado, with 36,710 residents across 18.3 square miles, a density of 2,008 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.

ZIP 80014 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $73,210 (17% below the Colorado average), while per-capita income is $44,996. The poverty rate stands at 10.1% and the unemployment rate at 6.8%. On housing, the median home value is $416,200 (14% below the state average) with median rent at $1,842 per month, and 60.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 44.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.9, and the average commute is 27 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Arapahoe County, so you can benchmark 80014 against its immediate geography rather than a national average 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 80014

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Aurora, CO

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 80014.

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 80014, 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

36,710

Population

18.3

Area (sq mi)

2,008

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 80014?

40.9

Median Age

49.9%

Male

50.1%

Female

19.9%

Foreign-Born

White 58.4%
African American 14.4%
Asian 8.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.6%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.3%
Hispanic or Latino 16.9%

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?

$73,210

Median Household Income

-17% vs state

$44,996

Per Capita Income

10.1%

Poverty Rate

6.8%

Unemployment Rate

27.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 80014 ranks nationally

Aurora, CO household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$73,210 Top 48% higher than 52% 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 63.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 44.8%

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

What does housing look like?

19,857

Total Housing Units

18,760

Occupied Units

1,097

Vacant Units

2.08

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 60.8%
Renter 39.2%

$416,200

Median Home Value

-14% vs state

$1,842

Median Rent

1981

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

+1.3%

YoY Change (2024)

271

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+171%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 80014 have increased 1.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +171% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.3% 199
2021 +13.3% 226
2022 +20.1% 271
2023 -1.4% 267
2024 +1.3% 271

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 1,440 business establishments in ZIP 80014, employing approximately 25,628 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,229,390,000.

1,440

Businesses

25,628

Employees

$1.2B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 304 21.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 177 12.3%
Accommodation and food services 168 11.7%
Retail trade 136 9.4%
Finance and insurance 121 8.4%
Other services (except public administration) 101 7.0%
Construction 90 6.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 90 6.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 85 5.9%
Information 35 2.4%
Wholesale trade 32 2.2%
Educational services 32 2.2%
Transportation and warehousing 29 2.0%
Manufacturing 16 1.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 14 1.0%
Management of companies and enterprises 10 0.7%

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 80014 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 80014 ranks #4 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 80014 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 80014 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
80012 Aurora, CO 46,665 2.5 mi
80231 Denver, CO 32,127 2.7 mi
80013 Aurora, CO 69,588 3.9 mi
80247 Denver, CO 25,449 3.3 mi
80045 Aurora, CO 277 5.8 mi
80017 Aurora, CO 34,270 3.6 mi
80237 Denver, CO 17,569 3.7 mi
80111 Englewood, CO 28,948 4.2 mi
80015 Aurora, CO 62,432 4.0 mi
80222 Denver, CO 20,073 4.8 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
80012 standard
Aurora, CO
Pop: 46,665
80016 standard
Aurora, CO
Pop: 41,219
80010 standard
Aurora, CO
Pop: 39,728

Related Areas

Arapahoe County Aurora, CO Colorado

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 80014 in? ▼
ZIP code 80014 (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 80014? ▼
ZIP code 80014 in Aurora, CO has a population of 36,710 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 80014? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 80014 is $73,210, which is 4% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 80014? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 80014 is $416,200, which is 50% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 80014? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 80014 is White at 58.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 16.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 80014? ▼
ZIP code 80014 has 1,440 business establishments employing approximately 25,628 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 80014? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 80014 are: Health care and social assistance (304), Professional, scientific, and technical services (177), Accommodation and food services (168). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 80014? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 80014 increased by 1.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 171%. 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 80014? ▼
In ZIP code 80014, 63.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 44.8% 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 80014? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 80014 is 27.0 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 80014? ▼
In ZIP code 80014, approximately 60.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 39.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 80014? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 80014 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.