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Aurora, CO · standard

ZIP Code 80016

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

41,219
339/sq mi
$150,492
Median income
$761,700
Median home value
59.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 4%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 5%
home value, US ZIPs
339
people per sq mi
79%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 80016 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 80016 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Aurora, Arapahoe County, Colorado, with 41,219 residents across 121.8 square miles, a density of 339 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.

ZIP 80016 skews affluent, with a median household income of $150,492 (70% above the Colorado average), while per-capita income is $68,855. Local economic indicators show a 4.0% poverty rate alongside 4.2% unemployment. Median home value sits at $761,700 (57% above the state average), median rent at $2,195 a month, and owner-occupancy at 78.5%.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 59.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.9, and the average commute is 29 minutes. To put 80016 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 80016

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Aurora, CO

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 80016.

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 80016, 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

41,219

Population

121.8

Area (sq mi)

339

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 80016?

39.9

Median Age

50.2%

Male

49.8%

Female

11.7%

Foreign-Born

White 67.7%
African American 6.8%
Asian 9.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.2%
Hispanic or Latino 11.7%

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?

$150,492

Median Household Income

+70% vs state

$68,855

Per Capita Income

4.0%

Poverty Rate

4.2%

Unemployment Rate

28.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 80016 ranks nationally

Aurora, CO household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$150,492 Top 4% higher than 96% 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%). Below this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). This entry sits in this band. $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 71.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 59.1%

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

What does housing look like?

24,763

Total Housing Units

23,982

Occupied Units

781

Vacant Units

2.84

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 78.5%
Renter 21.5%

$761,700

Median Home Value

+57% vs state

$2,195

Median Rent

2007

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

+13.1%

YoY Change (2024)

257

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+157%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 80016 have increased 13.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +157% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +0.9% 180
2021 +11.9% 202
2022 +14.3% 231
2023 -1.7% 227
2024 +13.1% 257

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 1,402 business establishments in ZIP 80016, employing approximately 12,506 people with a combined annual payroll of $518,576,000.

1,402

Businesses

12,506

Employees

$518.6M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 262 18.7%
Retail trade 154 11.0%
Health care and social assistance 143 10.2%
Accommodation and food services 136 9.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 122 8.7%
Construction 108 7.7%
Finance and insurance 102 7.3%
Other services (except public administration) 102 7.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 73 5.2%
Wholesale trade 50 3.6%
Educational services 41 2.9%
Information 29 2.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 29 2.1%
Transportation and warehousing 27 1.9%
Manufacturing 16 1.1%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 6 0.4%

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 80016 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 80016 ranks #6 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 80016 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 80016 ranks the highest 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 4.3 mi
80018 Aurora, CO 9,206 6.5 mi
80138 Parker, CO 29,786 6.0 mi
80013 Aurora, CO 69,588 5.3 mi
80017 Aurora, CO 34,270 8.0 mi
80134 Parker, CO 55,075 9.0 mi
80014 Aurora, CO 36,710 8.3 mi
80011 Aurora, CO 47,461 10.5 mi
80012 Aurora, CO 46,665 9.8 mi
80045 Aurora, CO 277 12.4 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
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 80016 in? ▼
ZIP code 80016 (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 80016? ▼
ZIP code 80016 in Aurora, CO has a population of 41,219 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 80016? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 80016 is $150,492, which is 97% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 80016? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 80016 is $761,700, which is 174% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 80016? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 80016 is White at 67.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 80016? ▼
ZIP code 80016 has 1,402 business establishments employing approximately 12,506 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 80016? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 80016 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (262), Retail trade (154), Health care and social assistance (143). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 80016? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 80016 increased by 13.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 157%. 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 80016? ▼
In ZIP code 80016, 71.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 59.1% 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 80016? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 80016 is 28.7 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 80016? ▼
In ZIP code 80016, approximately 78.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 80016? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 80016 is 4.0% 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.