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 High-density area
- $150,492
- Median income Above-median income area
- $761,700
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 59.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 80016 (Aurora, CO) rose +13.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 226.7 in 2023 to 256.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Colorado ZIP), while per-capita income is $68,855. The poverty rate is 4.0%, with unemployment at 4.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $761,700 (57% above the average Colorado ZIP), while 78.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $2,195.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Arapahoe County, so 80016 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
262 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
154 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
143 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
136 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
122 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, 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
Who lives in ZIP 80016?
39.9
Median Age
50.2%
Male
49.8%
Female
11.7%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$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
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
24,763housing units
24,763
Total Housing Units
23,982
Occupied Units
781
Vacant Units
2.84
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$761,700
Median Home Value
+57% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 80013
Aurora (80013)
69,588 residents
- 80015
Aurora (80015)
62,432 residents
- 80134
Parker (80134)
55,075 residents
- 80011
Aurora (80011)
47,461 residents
- 80012
Aurora (80012)
46,665 residents
- 80016
Aurora (80016)
41,219 residents
- 80014
Aurora (80014)
36,710 residents
- 80017
Aurora (80017)
34,270 residents
- 80138
Parker (80138)
29,786 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 80016 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 80016 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 80016
Aurora (80016)
$150,492 median income
- 80134
Parker (80134)
$146,778 median income
- 80138
Parker (80138)
$145,013 median income
- 80018
Aurora (80018)
$136,895 median income
- 80015
Aurora (80015)
$124,702 median income
- 80013
Aurora (80013)
$101,191 median income
- 80017
Aurora (80017)
$80,524 median income
- 80011
Aurora (80011)
$74,022 median income
- 80014
Aurora (80014)
$73,210 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 80016, both outside CO so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (41,219 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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