ZIP Code 80018

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Aurora · Arapahoe County · Colorado

Population
9,206

134/sq mi

Median income
$136,895

▲ 79% vs US

higher than 94% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$588,200

▲ 111% vs US

higher than 90% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
44.2%

Median age 34.3

Land area
68.8 sq mi

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ZIP code 80018 in Aurora, Colorado has a population of 9,206. The median household income is $136,895, which is 79% above the national average. Median home value is $588,200, 111% above the US average. 44.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 80018 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 68.8 square miles in Aurora, Arapahoe County, Colorado. The area is home to 9,206 residents, producing a population density of 134 people per square mile, and falls within the Denver time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 80018 against Colorado and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 80018 sits at $136,895 (54% above the Colorado average), while per-capita income is $50,196. The poverty rate stands at 4.9% and the unemployment rate at 2.4%. On housing, the median home value is $588,200 (21% above the state average) with median rent at $2,561 per month, and 90.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 80018 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 44.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.3, and the average commute is 29 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Arapahoe County, so you can benchmark 80018 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 80018

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 80018.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 80018, Aurora, CO · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

9,206

Population

68.8

Area (sq mi)

134

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 80018?

34.3

Median Age

50.0%

Male

50.0%

Female

14.8%

Foreign-Born

White 54.8%
African American 13.8%
Asian 6.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 17.9%
Hispanic or Latino 23.1%

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?

$136,895

Median Household Income

+54% vs state

$50,196

Per Capita Income

4.9%

Poverty Rate

2.4%

Unemployment Rate

28.9 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 62.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 44.2%

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

What does housing look like?

6,546

Total Housing Units

6,193

Occupied Units

353

Vacant Units

3.08

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 90.5%
Renter 9.5%

$588,200

Median Home Value

+21% vs state

$2,561

Median Rent

2011

Median Year Built

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

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

-0.3%

YoY Change (2023)

267

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+167%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 80018 have decreased 0.3% over the past year (2023). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +167% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 +11.7% 205
2020 -2.7% 199
2021 +10.0% 219
2022 +22.4% 268
2023 -0.3% 267

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 2023. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 184 business establishments in ZIP 80018, employing approximately 796 people with a combined annual payroll of $42,637,000.

184

Businesses

796

Employees

$42.6M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 47 25.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 29 15.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 23 12.5%
Health care and social assistance 14 7.6%
Transportation and warehousing 13 7.1%
Other services (except public administration) 12 6.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 11 6.0%
Retail trade 9 4.9%
Information 7 3.8%
Finance and insurance 5 2.7%
Accommodation and food services 5 2.7%
Wholesale trade 4 2.2%
Manufacturing 3 1.6%

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 80018 vs 80017 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
80017 Aurora, CO 34,270 4.8 mi
80019 Aurora, CO 1,690 6.4 mi
80013 Aurora, CO 69,588 4.3 mi
80016 Aurora, CO 41,219 6.5 mi
80011 Aurora, CO 47,461 5.6 mi
80012 Aurora, CO 46,665 7.6 mi
80015 Aurora, CO 62,432 6.4 mi
80137 Watkins, CO 1,323 7.1 mi
80014 Aurora, CO 36,710 7.9 mi
80045 Aurora, CO 277 8.5 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 80018 in?
ZIP code 80018 (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 80018?
ZIP code 80018 in Aurora, CO has a population of 9,206 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 80018?
The median household income in ZIP 80018 is $136,895, which is 79% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 80018?
The median home value in ZIP 80018 is $588,200, which is 111% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 80018?
The largest racial group in ZIP 80018 is White at 54.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 23.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 80018?
ZIP code 80018 has 184 business establishments employing approximately 796 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 80018?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 80018 are: Construction (47), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (29), Professional, scientific, and technical services (23). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 80018?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 80018 decreased by 0.3% in 2023. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 167%. 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 80018?
In ZIP code 80018, 62.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 44.2% 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 80018?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 80018 is 28.9 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 80018?
In ZIP code 80018, approximately 90.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 9.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 80018?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 80018 is 4.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Aurora, CO

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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