ZIP Code 80045

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Aurora · Adams County · Colorado

Population
277

160/sq mi

Median income
$49,500

▼ 35% vs US

higher than 14% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
58.8%

Median age 31.5

Land area
1.7 sq mi

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.

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 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

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 80045?

31.5

Median Age

50.3%

Male

49.7%

Female

14.4%

Foreign-Born

White 56.3%
African American 6.4%
Asian 15.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 6.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.4%
Hispanic or Latino 12.2%

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?

High School Graduate or Higher 77.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 58.8%

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

Owner 0.8%
Renter 99.2%

$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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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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Official Data Resources for Aurora, 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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