PlainZIP

Littleton, CO · standard

ZIP Code 80122

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

29,783
1,630/sq mi
$128,691
Median income
$634,400
Median home value
63.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 7%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 8%
home value, US ZIPs
1,630
people per sq mi
82%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 80122 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 80122 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Littleton, Arapahoe County, Colorado, with 29,783 residents across 18.3 square miles, a density of 1,630 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.

ZIP 80122 skews affluent, with a median household income of $128,691 (45% above the Colorado average), while per-capita income is $65,578. Poverty here runs at 4.2%, with unemployment measured at 5.3%. Median home value sits at $634,400 (31% above the state average), median rent at $2,350 a month, and owner-occupancy at 82.0%.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 63.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.3, and the average commute is 25 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 80122, plus 6 more within Arapahoe 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 80122

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Littleton, CO

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 80122.

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 80122, 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

29,783

Population

18.3

Area (sq mi)

1,630

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 80122?

42.3

Median Age

49.4%

Male

50.6%

Female

5.7%

Foreign-Born

White 82.8%
African American 1.6%
Asian 4.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.4%
Hispanic or Latino 9.5%

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?

$128,691

Median Household Income

+45% vs state

$65,578

Per Capita Income

4.2%

Poverty Rate

5.3%

Unemployment Rate

24.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 80122 ranks nationally

Littleton, CO household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$128,691 Top 7% higher than 93% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 75.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 63.6%

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

What does housing look like?

13,427

Total Housing Units

12,969

Occupied Units

458

Vacant Units

2.46

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 82.0%
Renter 18.0%

$634,400

Median Home Value

+31% vs state

$2,350

Median Rent

1978

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

+3.3%

YoY Change (2024)

298

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+198%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 80122 have increased 3.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +198% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.0% 215
2021 +12.5% 242
2022 +16.6% 282
2023 +2.1% 288
2024 +3.3% 298

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 1,140 business establishments in ZIP 80122, employing approximately 12,333 people with a combined annual payroll of $689,747,000.

1,140

Businesses

12,333

Employees

$689.7M

Annual Payroll

18

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 185 16.2%
Health care and social assistance 177 15.5%
Retail trade 115 10.1%
Other services (except public administration) 114 10.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 98 8.6%
Accommodation and food services 96 8.4%
Finance and insurance 89 7.8%
Construction 83 7.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 47 4.1%
Information 31 2.7%
Wholesale trade 30 2.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 28 2.5%
Educational services 22 1.9%
Manufacturing 9 0.8%
Transportation and warehousing 6 0.5%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 4 0.3%
Utilities 3 0.3%
Management of companies and enterprises 3 0.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 80122 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 80122 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 80122 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 80122 ranks #7 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
80121 Littleton, CO 17,853 2.1 mi
80126 Littleton, CO 39,698 2.8 mi
80120 Littleton, CO 28,435 3.0 mi
80113 Englewood, CO 20,562 4.3 mi
80130 Littleton, CO 27,054 3.9 mi
80129 Littleton, CO 27,007 3.8 mi
80210 Denver, CO 33,946 6.7 mi
80112 Englewood, CO 29,217 5.3 mi
80111 Englewood, CO 28,948 4.6 mi
80124 Lone Tree, CO 18,020 4.8 mi

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Pop: 69,588
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Pop: 62,432
80011 standard
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Pop: 47,461
80012 standard
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Pop: 46,665
80016 standard
Aurora, CO
Pop: 41,219
80010 standard
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Pop: 39,728

Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 80122 in? ▼
ZIP code 80122 (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 80122? ▼
ZIP code 80122 in Littleton, CO has a population of 29,783 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 80122? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 80122 is $128,691, which is 69% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 80122? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 80122 is $634,400, which is 128% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 80122? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 80122 is White at 82.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 80122? ▼
ZIP code 80122 has 1,140 business establishments employing approximately 12,333 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 80122? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 80122 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (185), Health care and social assistance (177), Retail trade (115). There are 18 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 80122? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 80122 increased by 3.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 198%. 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 80122? ▼
In ZIP code 80122, 75.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 63.6% 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 80122? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 80122 is 24.9 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 80122? ▼
In ZIP code 80122, approximately 82.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 80122? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 80122 is 4.2% 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.