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Littleton, CO · standard

ZIP Code 80120

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

28,435
1,322/sq mi
$94,296
Median income
$628,300
Median home value
52.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Littleton pairs an upper-quartile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 23%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 8%
home value, US ZIPs
1,322
people per sq mi
62%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 80120 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 80120 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Littleton, Arapahoe County, Colorado, with 28,435 residents across 21.5 square miles, a density of 1,322 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.

ZIP 80120 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $94,296 (6% above the Colorado average), while per-capita income is $56,568. The poverty rate stands at 6.9% and the unemployment rate at 3.7%. The typical home here is valued at $628,300 (30% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,672 monthly, and 62.2% of units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 52.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.5, and the average commute is 25 minutes. To put 80120 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Arapahoe County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 80120

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Littleton, CO

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 80120.

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 80120, Littleton, 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

28,435

Population

21.5

Area (sq mi)

1,322

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 80120?

42.5

Median Age

49.5%

Male

50.5%

Female

7.4%

Foreign-Born

White 80.4%
African American 2.0%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.8%
Hispanic or Latino 13.9%

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?

$94,296

Median Household Income

+6% vs state

$56,568

Per Capita Income

6.9%

Poverty Rate

3.7%

Unemployment Rate

24.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 80120 ranks nationally

Littleton, CO household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$94,296 Top 23% higher than 77% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $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 68.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 52.2%

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

What does housing look like?

14,007

Total Housing Units

13,377

Occupied Units

630

Vacant Units

2.18

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 62.2%
Renter 37.8%

$628,300

Median Home Value

+30% vs state

$1,672

Median Rent

1977

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

+3.8%

YoY Change (2024)

308

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+208%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 80120 have increased 3.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +208% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.1% 222
2021 +12.4% 249
2022 +16.9% 292
2023 +1.6% 296
2024 +3.8% 308

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 1,382 business establishments in ZIP 80120, employing approximately 17,650 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,184,280,000.

1,382

Businesses

17,650

Employees

$1.2B

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 276 20.0%
Health care and social assistance 182 13.2%
Construction 140 10.1%
Other services (except public administration) 134 9.7%
Retail trade 125 9.0%
Finance and insurance 108 7.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 106 7.7%
Accommodation and food services 85 6.2%
Wholesale trade 60 4.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 42 3.0%
Information 35 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 26 1.9%
Educational services 22 1.6%
Manufacturing 18 1.3%
Transportation and warehousing 13 0.9%
Management of companies and enterprises 6 0.4%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 3 0.2%

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 80120 vs 80129 →

ZIP 80120 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 80120 ranks #5 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 80120 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 80120 ranks #8 of 9 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
80129 Littleton, CO 27,007 3.4 mi
80110 Englewood, CO 20,867 3.7 mi
80122 Littleton, CO 29,783 3.0 mi
80121 Littleton, CO 17,853 3.2 mi
80123 Littleton, CO 44,795 3.5 mi
80236 Denver, CO 16,123 4.3 mi
80113 Englewood, CO 20,562 4.2 mi
80128 Littleton, CO 34,988 4.2 mi
80126 Littleton, CO 39,698 4.5 mi
80223 Denver, CO 17,987 7.1 mi

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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 80120 in? ▼
ZIP code 80120 (Littleton) is located in Arapahoe County, Colorado. Arapahoe County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/arapahoe-co.
What is the population of ZIP code 80120? ▼
ZIP code 80120 in Littleton, CO has a population of 28,435 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 80120? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 80120 is $94,296, which is 24% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 80120? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 80120 is $628,300, which is 126% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 80120? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 80120 is White at 80.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 13.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 80120? ▼
ZIP code 80120 has 1,382 business establishments employing approximately 17,650 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 80120? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 80120 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (276), Health care and social assistance (182), Construction (140). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 80120? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 80120 increased by 3.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 208%. 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 80120? ▼
In ZIP code 80120, 68.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 52.2% 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 80120? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 80120 is 24.7 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 80120? ▼
In ZIP code 80120, approximately 62.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 37.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 80120? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 80120 is 6.9% 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.