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Aurora, CO · standard

ZIP Code 80015

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

62,432
1,684/sq mi
$124,702
Median income
$586,300
Median home value
48.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 8%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 10%
home value, US ZIPs
1,684
people per sq mi
82%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 80015 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 80015 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Aurora, Arapahoe County, Colorado, with 62,432 residents across 37.1 square miles, a density of 1,684 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.

ZIP 80015 skews affluent, with a median household income of $124,702 (41% above the Colorado average), while per-capita income is $52,854. Local economic indicators show a 4.4% poverty rate alongside 3.7% unemployment. Housing costs here run $586,300 for a typical home value (21% above the state average), with rent averaging $2,337 a month; 82.2% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 48.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.5, and the average commute is 30 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 80015, plus 6 more within Arapahoe County, give a clearer read than the 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 80015

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Aurora, CO

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 80015.

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 80015, 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

62,432

Population

37.1

Area (sq mi)

1,684

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 80015?

39.5

Median Age

51.7%

Male

48.3%

Female

15.8%

Foreign-Born

White 63.5%
African American 9.8%
Asian 8.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 13.2%
Hispanic or Latino 15.6%

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?

$124,702

Median Household Income

+41% vs state

$52,854

Per Capita Income

4.4%

Poverty Rate

3.7%

Unemployment Rate

29.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 80015 ranks nationally

Aurora, CO household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$124,702 Top 8% higher than 92% 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%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). This entry sits in this band. $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 65.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 48.5%

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

What does housing look like?

25,904

Total Housing Units

25,239

Occupied Units

665

Vacant Units

2.86

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 82.2%
Renter 17.8%

$586,300

Median Home Value

+21% vs state

$2,337

Median Rent

1992

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

+3.2%

YoY Change (2024)

278

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+178%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 80015 have increased 3.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +178% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.8% 201
2021 +15.0% 231
2022 +15.8% 268
2023 +0.6% 269
2024 +3.2% 278

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 1,104 business establishments in ZIP 80015, employing approximately 7,872 people with a combined annual payroll of $299,531,000.

1,104

Businesses

7,872

Employees

$299.5M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 169 15.3%
Other services (except public administration) 133 12.1%
Construction 127 11.5%
Health care and social assistance 123 11.1%
Retail trade 110 10.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 96 8.7%
Accommodation and food services 83 7.5%
Finance and insurance 66 6.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 56 5.1%
Transportation and warehousing 46 4.2%
Wholesale trade 31 2.8%
Educational services 28 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 16 1.4%
Information 12 1.1%
Manufacturing 5 0.5%

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 80015 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 80015 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 80015 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 80015 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
80013 Aurora, CO 69,588 2.6 mi
80017 Aurora, CO 34,270 5.0 mi
80014 Aurora, CO 36,710 4.0 mi
80016 Aurora, CO 41,219 4.3 mi
80111 Englewood, CO 28,948 5.4 mi
80011 Aurora, CO 47,461 7.8 mi
80112 Englewood, CO 29,217 5.5 mi
80012 Aurora, CO 46,665 5.9 mi
80237 Denver, CO 17,569 6.5 mi
80134 Parker, CO 55,075 9.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Arapahoe County

80013 standard
Aurora, CO
Pop: 69,588
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 80015 in? ▼
ZIP code 80015 (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 80015? ▼
ZIP code 80015 in Aurora, CO has a population of 62,432 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 80015? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 80015 is $124,702, which is 63% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 80015? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 80015 is $586,300, which is 111% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 80015? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 80015 is White at 63.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 15.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 80015? ▼
ZIP code 80015 has 1,104 business establishments employing approximately 7,872 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 80015? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 80015 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (169), Other services (except public administration) (133), Construction (127). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 80015? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 80015 increased by 3.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 178%. 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 80015? ▼
In ZIP code 80015, 65.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 48.5% 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 80015? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 80015 is 29.8 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 80015? ▼
In ZIP code 80015, approximately 82.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 80015? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 80015 is 4.4% 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.