Castle Rock, CO · standard
ZIP Code 80108
Douglas County, Colorado - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 22,612
- 246/sq mi High-density area
- $181,049
- Median income Above-median income area
- $881,700
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 65.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Castle Rock pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 2%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 3%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 246
- people per sq mi
- 83%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 80108 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 80108 (Castle Rock, CO) fell -1.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 266.5 in 2023 to 261.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 80108 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Castle Rock, Douglas County, Colorado, with 22,612 residents across 92.1 square miles, a density of 246 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
ZIP 80108 skews affluent, with a median household income of $181,049 (104% above the average Colorado ZIP), while per-capita income is $87,899. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 4.7% and unemployment is 2.8%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $881,700 (82% above the average Colorado ZIP), while 82.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $2,044.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 65.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.5, and the average commute is 28 minutes. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Douglas County, so 80108 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 80108
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Castle Rock, CO
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 80108.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
196 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
133 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
93 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 78
Health care and social assistance
78 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 73
Accommodation and food services
73 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 80108, Castle Rock, 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
22,612
Population
92.1
Area (sq mi)
246
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 80108?
40.5
Median Age
50.5%
Male
49.5%
Female
7.2%
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?
$181,049
Median Household Income
+104% vs state ZIP avg
$87,899
Per Capita Income
4.7%
Poverty Rate
2.8%
Unemployment Rate
27.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 80108 ranks among Colorado ZIPs
Castle Rock, 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)
$181,049 Top 1% higher than 99% of 469 Colorado 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
13,593housing units
13,593
Total Housing Units
12,994
Occupied Units
599
Vacant Units
2.82
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$881,700
Median Home Value
+82% vs state ZIP avg
$2,044
Median Rent
2006
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
-1.8%
YoY Change (2024)
262
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+162%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 80108 have decreased 1.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +162% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +0.2% | 193 |
| 2021 | +10.7% | 213 |
| 2022 | +23.7% | 264 |
| 2023 | +1.0% | 267 |
| 2024 | -1.8% | 262 |
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 904 business establishments in ZIP 80108, employing approximately 7,815 people with a combined annual payroll of $376,134,000.
904
Businesses
7,815
Employees
$376.1M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 196 | 21.7% |
| Retail trade | 133 | 14.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 93 | 10.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 78 | 8.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 73 | 8.1% |
| Construction | 70 | 7.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 68 | 7.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 62 | 6.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 25 | 2.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 25 | 2.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 21 | 2.3% |
| Information | 17 | 1.9% |
| Educational services | 16 | 1.8% |
| Manufacturing | 10 | 1.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 10 | 1.1% |
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 80108 vs 80134 →
ZIP 80108 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 80134
Parker (80134)
55,075 residents
- 80126
Littleton (80126)
39,698 residents
- 80122
Littleton (80122)
29,783 residents
- 80112
Englewood (80112)
29,217 residents
- 80104
Castle Rock (80104)
27,588 residents
- 80130
Littleton (80130)
27,054 residents
- 80108
Castle Rock (80108)
22,612 residents
- 80124 18,020
Lone Tree (80124)
18,020 residents
- 80109 17,219
Castle Rock (80109)
17,219 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 80108 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 80108 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 80108
Castle Rock (80108)
$181,049 median income
- 80126
Littleton (80126)
$169,882 median income
- 80130
Littleton (80130)
$158,741 median income
- 80109
Castle Rock (80109)
$155,025 median income
- 80134
Parker (80134)
$146,778 median income
- 80116
Franktown (80116)
$146,000 median income
- 80104
Castle Rock (80104)
$134,335 median income
- 80124
Lone Tree (80124)
$129,858 median income
- 80122
Littleton (80122)
$128,691 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 80108 ranks the highest of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80134 | Parker, CO | 55,075 | 4.7 mi |
| 80124 | Lone Tree, CO | 18,020 | 6.3 mi |
| 80109 | Castle Rock, CO | 17,219 | 6.2 mi |
| 80112 | Englewood, CO | 29,217 | 8.8 mi |
| 80130 | Littleton, CO | 27,054 | 7.0 mi |
| 80104 | Castle Rock, CO | 27,588 | 10.1 mi |
| 80126 | Littleton, CO | 39,698 | 8.7 mi |
| 80122 | Littleton, CO | 29,783 | 10.8 mi |
| 80116 | Franktown, CO | 3,942 | 12.0 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 80108, 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 (22,612 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 80108 in?
ZIP code 80108 (Castle Rock) is located in Douglas County, Colorado. Douglas County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/douglas-co.
What is the population of ZIP code 80108?
ZIP code 80108 in Castle Rock, CO has a population of 22,612 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 80108?
The median household income in ZIP 80108 is $181,049, which is 137% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 80108?
The median home value in ZIP 80108 is $881,700, which is 217% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 80108?
The largest racial group in ZIP 80108 is White at 82.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 80108?
ZIP code 80108 has 904 business establishments employing approximately 7,815 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 80108?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 80108 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (196), Retail trade (133), Real estate and rental and leasing (93). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 80108?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 80108 decreased by 1.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 162%. 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 80108?
In ZIP code 80108, 76.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 65.5% 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 80108?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 80108 is 27.9 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 80108?
In ZIP code 80108, approximately 82.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 80108?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 80108 is 4.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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