Littleton, CO · standard
ZIP Code 80126
Douglas County, Colorado - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 39,698
- 1,429/sq mi High-density area
- $169,882
- Median income Above-median income area
- $782,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 69.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Littleton 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 5%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,429
- people per sq mi
- 83%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 80126 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 80126 (Littleton, CO) rose +2.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 285.1 in 2023 to 291.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 80126 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Littleton, Douglas County, Colorado, with 39,698 residents across 27.8 square miles, a density of 1,429 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
ZIP 80126 skews affluent, with a median household income of $169,882 (92% above the average Colorado ZIP), while per-capita income is $74,165. The poverty rate is 2.7%, with unemployment at 4.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $782,000 (61% above the average Colorado ZIP), while 82.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $2,550.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 69.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.7, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Douglas County, so 80126 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 80126
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Littleton, CO
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 80126.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
235 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
109 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
109 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
100 establishments
- Construction 81
Construction
81 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 80126, 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
39,698
Population
27.8
Area (sq mi)
1,429
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 80126?
41.7
Median Age
51.6%
Male
48.4%
Female
8.6%
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?
$169,882
Median Household Income
+92% vs state ZIP avg
$74,165
Per Capita Income
2.7%
Poverty Rate
4.1%
Unemployment Rate
23.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 80126 ranks nationally
Littleton, CO household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$169,882 Top 2% higher than 98% of 30,318 US 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
16,461housing units
16,461
Total Housing Units
16,058
Occupied Units
403
Vacant Units
2.79
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$782,000
Median Home Value
+61% vs state ZIP avg
$2,550
Median Rent
1997
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
+2.2%
YoY Change (2024)
291
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+191%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 80126 have increased 2.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +191% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.1% | 203 |
| 2021 | +14.5% | 233 |
| 2022 | +21.1% | 282 |
| 2023 | +1.1% | 285 |
| 2024 | +2.2% | 291 |
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 1,061 business establishments in ZIP 80126, employing approximately 8,706 people with a combined annual payroll of $427,554,000.
1,061
Businesses
8,706
Employees
$427.6M
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 235 | 22.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 109 | 10.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 109 | 10.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 100 | 9.4% |
| Construction | 81 | 7.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 81 | 7.6% |
| Retail trade | 77 | 7.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 71 | 6.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 44 | 4.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 35 | 3.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 30 | 2.8% |
| Educational services | 27 | 2.5% |
| Information | 21 | 2.0% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 13 | 1.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 12 | 1.1% |
| Manufacturing | 11 | 1.0% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 5 | 0.5% |
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 80126 vs 80122 →
ZIP 80126 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 80126
Littleton (80126)
39,698 residents
- 80210
Denver (80210)
33,946 residents
- 80122
Littleton (80122)
29,783 residents
- 80112
Englewood (80112)
29,217 residents
- 80120
Littleton (80120)
28,435 residents
- 80130
Littleton (80130)
27,054 residents
- 80129
Littleton (80129)
27,007 residents
- 80113
Englewood (80113)
20,562 residents
- 80124
Lone Tree (80124)
18,020 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 80126 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 80126 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 80126
Littleton (80126)
$169,882 median income
- 80130
Littleton (80130)
$158,741 median income
- 80121
Littleton (80121)
$142,056 median income
- 80129
Littleton (80129)
$141,667 median income
- 80124
Lone Tree (80124)
$129,858 median income
- 80122
Littleton (80122)
$128,691 median income
- 80210
Denver (80210)
$127,270 median income
- 80112
Englewood (80112)
$108,874 median income
- 80131
Louviers (80131)
$107,250 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 80126 ranks the highest of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80122 | Littleton, CO | 29,783 | 2.8 mi |
| 80130 | Littleton, CO | 27,054 | 2.1 mi |
| 80129 | Littleton, CO | 27,007 | 2.7 mi |
| 80124 | Lone Tree, CO | 18,020 | 3.7 mi |
| 80121 | Littleton, CO | 17,853 | 4.9 mi |
| 80120 | Littleton, CO | 28,435 | 4.5 mi |
| 80113 | Englewood, CO | 20,562 | 7.0 mi |
| 80131 | Louviers, CO | 243 | 5.1 mi |
| 80112 | Englewood, CO | 29,217 | 5.9 mi |
| 80210 | Denver, CO | 33,946 | 9.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 80126, 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 (39,698 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 80126 in?
ZIP code 80126 (Littleton) 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 80126?
ZIP code 80126 in Littleton, CO has a population of 39,698 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 80126?
The median household income in ZIP 80126 is $169,882, which is 123% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 80126?
The median home value in ZIP 80126 is $782,000, which is 181% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 80126?
The largest racial group in ZIP 80126 is White at 82.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 80126?
ZIP code 80126 has 1,061 business establishments employing approximately 8,706 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 80126?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 80126 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (235), Real estate and rental and leasing (109), Other services (except public administration) (109). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 80126?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 80126 increased by 2.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 191%. 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 80126?
In ZIP code 80126, 77.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 69.4% 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 80126?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 80126 is 23.9 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 80126?
In ZIP code 80126, approximately 82.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 80126?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 80126 is 2.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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