ZIP Code 80018
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Aurora · Arapahoe County · Colorado
- Population
- 9,206
- Median income
- $136,895
- Median home value
- $588,200
- Bachelor's or higher
- 44.2%
- Land area
- 68.8 sq mi
134/sq mi
▲ 79% vs US
higher than 94% of US ZIPs
▲ 111% vs US
higher than 90% of US ZIPs
Median age 34.3
Denver
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.
- Construction
Construction
47 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
29 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
23 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 14
Health care and social assistance
14 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 13
Transportation and warehousing
13 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 + 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
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 80018?
34.3
Median Age
50.0%
Male
50.0%
Female
14.8%
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?
$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?
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
$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
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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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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