ZIP Code 80022

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Commerce City · Adams County · Colorado

Population
42,699

359/sq mi

Median income
$104,396

▲ 37% vs US

higher than 84% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$485,100

▲ 74% vs US

higher than 86% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
24.5%

Median age 35.1

Land area
119.1 sq mi

Denver

ZIP code 80022 in Commerce City, Colorado has a population of 42,699. The median household income is $104,396, which is 37% above the national average. Median home value is $485,100, 74% above the US average. 24.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 80022 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 119.1 square miles in Commerce City, Adams County, Colorado. The area is home to 42,699 residents, producing a population density of 359 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 80022 against Colorado and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 80022 sits at $104,396 (18% above the Colorado average), while per-capita income is $40,353. The poverty rate stands at 9.7% and the unemployment rate at 4.9%. On housing, the median home value is $485,100 (0% above the state average) with median rent at $1,698 per month, and 76.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 80022 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 24.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.1, and the average commute is 29 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Adams County, so you can benchmark 80022 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 80022

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 80022.

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 80022, Commerce City, 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

42,699

Population

119.1

Area (sq mi)

359

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 80022?

35.1

Median Age

49.6%

Male

50.4%

Female

17.1%

Foreign-Born

White 51.3%
African American 4.4%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 24.8%
Hispanic or Latino 53.8%

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?

$104,396

Median Household Income

+18% vs state

$40,353

Per Capita Income

9.7%

Poverty Rate

4.9%

Unemployment Rate

29.4 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 55.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.5%

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

What does housing look like?

21,084

Total Housing Units

20,232

Occupied Units

852

Vacant Units

3.01

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 76.1%
Renter 23.9%

$485,100

Median Home Value

+0% vs state

$1,698

Median Rent

2002

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

-1.0%

YoY Change (2024)

295

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+195%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 80022 have decreased 1.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +195% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.9% 209
2021 +15.5% 241
2022 +19.3% 287
2023 +3.6% 298
2024 -1.0% 295

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 1,256 business establishments in ZIP 80022, employing approximately 28,618 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,757,961,000.

1,256

Businesses

28,618

Employees

$1.8B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 236 18.8%
Wholesale trade 139 11.1%
Retail trade 123 9.8%
Other services (except public administration) 120 9.6%
Transportation and warehousing 113 9.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 90 7.2%
Accommodation and food services 83 6.6%
Manufacturing 77 6.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 70 5.6%
Health care and social assistance 68 5.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 62 4.9%
Finance and insurance 39 3.1%
Educational services 12 1.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 9 0.7%
Information 6 0.5%
Management of companies and enterprises 6 0.5%

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 80022 vs 80640 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
80640 Henderson, CO 11,054 4.5 mi
80601 Brighton, CO 33,833 5.8 mi
80249 Denver, CO 23,404 5.8 mi
80239 Denver, CO 40,512 6.8 mi
80011 Aurora, CO 47,461 9.7 mi
80024 Dupont, CO 228 6.8 mi
80603 Brighton, CO 11,973 7.8 mi
80233 Denver, CO 45,386 8.0 mi
80045 Aurora, CO 277 9.4 mi
80019 Aurora, CO 1,690 8.3 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 80022 in?
ZIP code 80022 (Commerce City) is located in Adams County, Colorado. Adams County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/adams-co.
What is the population of ZIP code 80022?
ZIP code 80022 in Commerce City, CO has a population of 42,699 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 80022?
The median household income in ZIP 80022 is $104,396, which is 37% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 80022?
The median home value in ZIP 80022 is $485,100, which is 74% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 80022?
The largest racial group in ZIP 80022 is White at 51.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 53.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 80022?
ZIP code 80022 has 1,256 business establishments employing approximately 28,618 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 80022?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 80022 are: Construction (236), Wholesale trade (139), Retail trade (123). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 80022?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 80022 decreased by 1.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 195%. 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 80022?
In ZIP code 80022, 55.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.5% 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 80022?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 80022 is 29.4 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 80022?
In ZIP code 80022, approximately 76.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 80022?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 80022 is 9.7% 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 Commerce City, 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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