Aurora, CO · standard
ZIP Code 80045
Adams County, Colorado - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 277
- 160/sq mi High-density area
- $49,500
- Median income Below-median income area
- 58.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Aurora pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country, in a rural, renter-heavy area.
- 14th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 160
- people per sq mi
- 1%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 80045 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 80045 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Aurora, Adams County, Colorado, home to just 277 residents across 1.7 square miles, a density of 160 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
ZIP 80045 reports a modest median household income of $49,500 (44% below the average Colorado ZIP), while per-capita income is $47,393. The poverty rate is 44.1%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. The ACS does not report a median home value for this ZIP, so housing cost context is limited to the available tenure and rent fields.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 58.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 31.5, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Adams County, so 80045 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 80045
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Aurora, CO
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 80045.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
29 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
14 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 8
Accommodation and food services
8 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 7
Other services (except public administration)
7 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 5
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
5 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 80045, 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
277
Population
1.7
Area (sq mi)
160
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 80045?
31.5
Median Age
50.3%
Male
49.7%
Female
14.4%
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?
$49,500
Median Household Income
-44% vs state ZIP avg
$47,393
Per Capita Income
44.1%
Poverty Rate
5.6%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 80045 ranks among Colorado ZIPs
Aurora, CO household income vs. every Colorado ZIP code
Median household income among 469 reporting Colorado ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$49,500 11th percentile higher than 11% of 469 Colorado ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Colorado ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
919housing units
919
Total Housing Units
828
Occupied Units
91
Vacant Units
1.52
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$2,042
Median Rent
2013
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 81 business establishments in ZIP 80045, employing approximately 15,663 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,521,934,000.
81
Businesses
15,663
Employees
$1.5B
Annual Payroll
9
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 29 | 35.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 14 | 17.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 8 | 9.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 7 | 8.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 5 | 6.2% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 4.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 4.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 4.9% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 3.7% |
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 80045 vs 80010 →
ZIP 80045 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
- 80012
Aurora (80012)
46,665 residents
- 80239
Denver (80239)
40,512 residents
- 80010
Aurora (80010)
39,728 residents
- 80014
Aurora (80014)
36,710 residents
- 80220
Denver (80220)
33,529 residents
- 80247
Denver (80247)
25,449 residents
- 80207
Denver (80207)
21,216 residents
- 80238 10,058
Denver (80238)
10,058 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 80045 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 80045 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 80238
Denver (80238)
$180,940 median income
- 80207
Denver (80207)
$115,542 median income
- 80220
Denver (80220)
$106,054 median income
- 80230
Denver (80230)
$99,750 median income
- 80239
Denver (80239)
$98,148 median income
- 80011
Aurora (80011)
$74,022 median income
- 80014
Aurora (80014)
$73,210 median income
- 80012
Aurora (80012)
$73,000 median income
- 80247 $64,498
Denver (80247)
$64,498 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 80045 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80010 | Aurora, CO | 39,728 | 1.4 mi |
| 80239 | Denver, CO | 40,512 | 2.7 mi |
| 80012 | Aurora, CO | 46,665 | 3.3 mi |
| 80011 | Aurora, CO | 47,461 | 3.0 mi |
| 80238 | Denver, CO | 10,058 | 2.9 mi |
| 80230 | Denver, CO | 7,559 | 3.4 mi |
| 80014 | Aurora, CO | 36,710 | 5.8 mi |
| 80220 | Denver, CO | 33,529 | 4.3 mi |
| 80207 | Denver, CO | 21,216 | 4.3 mi |
| 80247 | Denver, CO | 25,449 | 4.2 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 80045, both outside CO so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
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 80045 in?
ZIP code 80045 (Aurora) 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 80045?
ZIP code 80045 in Aurora, CO has a population of 277 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 80045?
The median household income in ZIP 80045 is $49,500, which is 35% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 80045?
The largest racial group in ZIP 80045 is White at 56.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 12.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 80045?
ZIP code 80045 has 81 business establishments employing approximately 15,663 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 80045?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 80045 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (29), Health care and social assistance (14), Accommodation and food services (8). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 80045?
In ZIP code 80045, 77.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 58.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 80045?
In ZIP code 80045, approximately 0.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 99.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 80045?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 80045 is 44.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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