PlainZIP

Larkspur, CO · standard

ZIP Code 80118

Douglas County, Colorado - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

5,308
15/sq mi
$158,155
Median income
$886,900
Median home value
62.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Larkspur pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 3%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 3%
home value, US ZIPs
15
people per sq mi
96%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 80118 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 80118 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Larkspur, Douglas County, Colorado, home to 5,308 residents across 353.9 square miles, a density of 15 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.

ZIP 80118 skews affluent, with a median household income of $158,155 (78% above the Colorado average), while per-capita income is $87,487. Poverty here runs at 2.5%, with unemployment measured at 2.1%. On housing, the median home value is $886,900 (83% above the state average) with median rent at $3,501 per month, and 96.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 62.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 54, and the average commute is 32 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 3 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 80118, plus 6 more within Douglas County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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 80118

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Larkspur, CO

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 80118.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 80118, Larkspur, 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

5,308

Population

353.9

Area (sq mi)

15

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 80118?

54.0

Median Age

52.6%

Male

47.4%

Female

2.9%

Foreign-Born

White 92.7%
African American 1.0%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%

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?

$158,155

Median Household Income

+78% vs state

$87,487

Per Capita Income

2.5%

Poverty Rate

2.1%

Unemployment Rate

32.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 80118 ranks nationally

Larkspur, CO household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$158,155 Top 3% higher than 97% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Below this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). This entry sits in this band. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 74.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 62.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

2,270

Total Housing Units

2,165

Occupied Units

105

Vacant Units

2.60

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 96.0%
Renter 4.0%

$886,900

Median Home Value

+83% vs state

$3,501

Median Rent

1999

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

+1.1%

YoY Change (2024)

238

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+138%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 80118 have increased 1.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +138% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.6% 171
2021 +12.9% 194
2022 +20.8% 234
2023 +0.8% 236
2024 +1.1% 238

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 184 business establishments in ZIP 80118, employing approximately 602 people with a combined annual payroll of $38,357,000.

184

Businesses

602

Employees

$38.4M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 51 27.7%
Construction 30 16.3%
Retail trade 19 10.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 13 7.1%
Other services (except public administration) 10 5.4%
Finance and insurance 8 4.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 8 4.3%
Accommodation and food services 8 4.3%
Information 7 3.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 7 3.8%
Wholesale trade 6 3.3%
Health care and social assistance 6 3.3%
Manufacturing 4 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 3 1.6%

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 80118 vs 80132 →

ZIP 80118 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 80118 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 80118 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 80118 ranks #2 of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
80132 Monument, CO 19,637 6.9 mi
80133 Palmer Lake, CO 2,042 7.6 mi
80104 Castle Rock, CO 27,588 8.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Douglas County

80134 standard
Parker, CO
Pop: 55,075
80126 standard
Littleton, CO
Pop: 39,698
80138 standard
Parker, CO
Pop: 29,786
80104 standard
Castle Rock, CO
Pop: 27,588
80130 standard
Littleton, CO
Pop: 27,054
80129 standard
Littleton, CO
Pop: 27,007

Related Areas

Douglas County Larkspur, CO Colorado

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 80118 in? ▼
ZIP code 80118 (Larkspur) 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 80118? ▼
ZIP code 80118 in Larkspur, CO has a population of 5,308 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 80118? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 80118 is $158,155, which is 107% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 80118? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 80118 is $886,900, which is 219% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 80118? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 80118 is White at 92.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 80118? ▼
ZIP code 80118 has 184 business establishments employing approximately 602 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 80118? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 80118 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (51), Construction (30), Retail trade (19). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 80118? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 80118 increased by 1.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 138%. 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 80118? ▼
In ZIP code 80118, 74.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 62.7% 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 80118? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 80118 is 32.4 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 80118? ▼
In ZIP code 80118, approximately 96.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 4.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 80118? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 80118 is 2.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.