ZIP Code 80045
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Aurora · Adams County · Colorado
- Population
- 277
- Median income
- $49,500
- Bachelor's or higher
- 58.8%
- Land area
- 1.7 sq mi
160/sq mi
▼ 35% vs US
higher than 14% of US ZIPs
Median age 31.5
Denver
ZIP code 80045 in Aurora, Colorado has a population of 277. The median household income is $49,500, which is 35% below the national average. 58.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 80045 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1.7 square miles in Aurora, Adams County, Colorado. The area is home to 277 residents, producing a population density of 160 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 80045 against Colorado and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 80045 sits at $49,500 (44% below the Colorado average), while per-capita income is $47,393. The poverty rate stands at 44.1% and the unemployment rate at 5.6%. On housing, the median home value is — with median rent at $2,042 per month, and 0.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 80045 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 58.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 31.5, and the average commute is —. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Adams County, so you can benchmark 80045 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 80045
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$47,393
Per Capita Income
44.1%
Poverty Rate
5.6%
Unemployment Rate
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?
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 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 |
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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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