ZIP Code 80120
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Littleton · Arapahoe County · Colorado
- Population
- 28,435
- Median income
- $94,296
- Median home value
- $628,300
- Bachelor's or higher
- 52.2%
- Land area
- 21.5 sq mi
1,322/sq mi
▲ 24% vs US
higher than 77% of US ZIPs
▲ 126% vs US
higher than 92% of US ZIPs
Median age 42.5
Denver
ZIP code 80120 in Littleton, Colorado has a population of 28,435. The median household income is $94,296, which is 24% above the national average. Median home value is $628,300, 126% above the US average. 52.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 80120 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 21.5 square miles in Littleton, Arapahoe County, Colorado. The area is home to 28,435 residents, producing a population density of 1,322 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 80120 against Colorado and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 80120 sits at $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%. On housing, the median home value is $628,300 (30% above the state average) with median rent at $1,672 per month, and 62.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 80120 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 52.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.5, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Arapahoe County, so you can benchmark 80120 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 80120
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 80120.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
276 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
182 establishments
- Construction
Construction
140 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
134 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
125 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 80120, Littleton, 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
28,435
Population
21.5
Area (sq mi)
1,322
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 80120?
42.5
Median Age
49.5%
Male
50.5%
Female
7.4%
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?
$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
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?
14,007
Total Housing Units
13,377
Occupied Units
630
Vacant Units
2.18
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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 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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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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