Commerce City, CO · standard
ZIP Code 80022
Adams County, Colorado - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 42,699
- 359/sq mi High-density area
- $104,396
- Median income Above-median income area
- $485,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 24.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Commerce City pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 16%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 14%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 359
- people per sq mi
- 76%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 80022 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 80022 (Commerce City, CO) fell -1.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 297.7 in 2023 to 294.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 80022 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Commerce City, Adams County, Colorado, with 42,699 residents across 119.1 square miles, a density of 359 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
ZIP 80022 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $104,396 (18% above the average Colorado ZIP), while per-capita income is $40,353. The poverty rate is 9.7%, with unemployment at 4.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $485,100 (0% above the average Colorado ZIP) and median rent is $1,698; 76.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.1, and the average commute is 29 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Adams County, so 80022 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 80022
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Commerce City, CO
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 80022.
- Construction
Construction
236 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
139 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
123 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
120 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
113 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 80022, Commerce City, 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
42,699
Population
119.1
Area (sq mi)
359
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 80022?
35.1
Median Age
49.6%
Male
50.4%
Female
17.1%
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?
$104,396
Median Household Income
+18% vs state ZIP avg
$40,353
Per Capita Income
9.7%
Poverty Rate
4.9%
Unemployment Rate
29.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 80022 ranks nationally
Commerce City, CO household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$104,396 Top 16% higher than 84% 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
21,084housing units
21,084
Total Housing Units
20,232
Occupied Units
852
Vacant Units
3.01
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$485,100
Median Home Value
+0% vs state ZIP avg
$1,698
Median Rent
2002
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
-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 80022 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 80011
Aurora (80011)
47,461 residents
- 80233
Denver (80233)
45,386 residents
- 80022
Commerce City (80022)
42,699 residents
- 80239
Denver (80239)
40,512 residents
- 80601
Brighton (80601)
33,833 residents
- 80249
Denver (80249)
23,404 residents
- 80603 11,973
Brighton (80603)
11,973 residents
- 80640 11,054
Henderson (80640)
11,054 residents
- 80019 1,690
Aurora (80019)
1,690 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 80022 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 80022 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 80019
Aurora (80019)
$129,154 median income
- 80603
Brighton (80603)
$118,297 median income
- 80640
Henderson (80640)
$117,373 median income
- 80601
Brighton (80601)
$105,417 median income
- 80022
Commerce City (80022)
$104,396 median income
- 80249
Denver (80249)
$100,324 median income
- 80239
Denver (80239)
$98,148 median income
- 80233
Denver (80233)
$88,880 median income
- 80011
Aurora (80011)
$74,022 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 80022 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 80022, 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 (42,699 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 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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