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Aurora, CO · standard

ZIP Code 80018

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

9,206
134/sq mi
$136,895
Median income
$588,200
Median home value
44.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 6%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 10%
home value, US ZIPs
134
people per sq mi
91%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 80018 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 80018 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Aurora, Arapahoe County, Colorado, home to 9,206 residents across 68.8 square miles, a density of 134 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.

ZIP 80018 skews affluent, with a median household income of $136,895 (54% above the Colorado average), while per-capita income is $50,196. Local economic indicators show a 4.9% poverty rate alongside 2.4% unemployment. Housing costs here run $588,200 for a typical home value (21% above the state average), with rent averaging $2,561 a month; 90.5% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 44.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.3, and the average commute is 29 minutes. To put 80018 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 80018

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Aurora, CO

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

9,206

Population

68.8

Area (sq mi)

134

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

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

How ZIP 80018 ranks nationally

Aurora, CO household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$136,895 Top 6% higher than 94% 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 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)

How have home values changed over time?

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

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ZIP 80018 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 80018 ranks #8 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 80018 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 80018 ranks #2 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
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

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 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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.