Littleton, CO · standard
ZIP Code 80127
Jefferson County, Colorado - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 42,597
- 318/sq mi High-density area
- $137,040
- Median income Above-median income area
- $693,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 60.3%
- 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 6%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 6%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 318
- people per sq mi
- 86%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 80127 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 80127 (Littleton, CO) rose +3.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 284.9 in 2023 to 295.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 80127 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Littleton, Jefferson County, Colorado, with 42,597 residents across 134.1 square miles, a density of 318 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
ZIP 80127 skews affluent, with a median household income of $137,040 (55% above the average Colorado ZIP), while per-capita income is $67,830. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 3.4% and unemployment is 2.8%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $693,200 (43% above the average Colorado ZIP), while 85.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $2,177.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 60.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.7, and the average commute is 28 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Jefferson County, so 80127 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 80127
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Littleton, CO
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 80127.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
285 establishments
- Construction
Construction
168 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
153 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 110
Other services (except public administration)
110 establishments
- Retail trade 106
Retail trade
106 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 80127, 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
42,597
Population
134.1
Area (sq mi)
318
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 80127?
44.7
Median Age
50.9%
Male
49.1%
Female
5.8%
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?
$137,040
Median Household Income
+55% vs state ZIP avg
$67,830
Per Capita Income
3.4%
Poverty Rate
2.8%
Unemployment Rate
27.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 80127 ranks nationally
Littleton, CO household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$137,040 Top 6% higher than 94% 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
17,566housing units
17,566
Total Housing Units
17,140
Occupied Units
426
Vacant Units
2.53
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$693,200
Median Home Value
+43% vs state ZIP avg
$2,177
Median Rent
1992
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)
296
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+196%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 80127 have increased 3.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +196% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.0% | 210 |
| 2021 | +13.9% | 239 |
| 2022 | +19.3% | 285 |
| 2023 | -0.1% | 285 |
| 2024 | +3.8% | 296 |
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 1,341 business establishments in ZIP 80127, employing approximately 13,365 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,022,336,000.
1,341
Businesses
13,365
Employees
$1.0B
Annual Payroll
18
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 285 | 21.3% |
| Construction | 168 | 12.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 153 | 11.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 110 | 8.2% |
| Retail trade | 106 | 7.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 104 | 7.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 90 | 6.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 82 | 6.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 63 | 4.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 54 | 4.0% |
| Educational services | 30 | 2.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 27 | 2.0% |
| Information | 24 | 1.8% |
| Manufacturing | 16 | 1.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 13 | 1.0% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 8 | 0.6% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 5 | 0.4% |
| Industries not classified | 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 80127 vs 80128 →
ZIP 80127 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 80123
Littleton (80123)
44,795 residents
- 80127
Littleton (80127)
42,597 residents
- 80128
Littleton (80128)
34,988 residents
- 80227
Denver (80227)
33,667 residents
- 80228
Denver (80228)
30,138 residents
- 80129
Littleton (80129)
27,007 residents
- 80465 15,147
Morrison (80465)
15,147 residents
- 80125 10,190
Littleton (80125)
10,190 residents
- 80433 8,354
Conifer (80433)
8,354 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 80127 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 80127 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 80125
Littleton (80125)
$179,983 median income
- 80454
Indian Hills (80454)
$178,980 median income
- 80129
Littleton (80129)
$141,667 median income
- 80127
Littleton (80127)
$137,040 median income
- 80433
Conifer (80433)
$134,402 median income
- 80465
Morrison (80465)
$132,292 median income
- 80128
Littleton (80128)
$121,436 median income
- 80228
Denver (80228)
$113,977 median income
- 80123
Littleton (80123)
$105,932 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 80127 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80128 | Littleton, CO | 34,988 | 4.2 mi |
| 80465 | Morrison, CO | 15,147 | 5.6 mi |
| 80129 | Littleton, CO | 27,007 | 7.5 mi |
| 80228 | Denver, CO | 30,138 | 10.3 mi |
| 80125 | Littleton, CO | 10,190 | 6.6 mi |
| 80123 | Littleton, CO | 44,795 | 6.8 mi |
| 80235 | Denver, CO | 7,571 | 8.0 mi |
| 80433 | Conifer, CO | 8,354 | 7.4 mi |
| 80227 | Denver, CO | 33,667 | 9.4 mi |
| 80454 | Indian Hills, CO | 1,224 | 8.1 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 80127, 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 (42,597 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 80127 in?
ZIP code 80127 (Littleton) is located in Jefferson County, Colorado. Jefferson County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/jefferson-co.
What is the population of ZIP code 80127?
ZIP code 80127 in Littleton, CO has a population of 42,597 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 80127?
The median household income in ZIP 80127 is $137,040, which is 80% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 80127?
The median home value in ZIP 80127 is $693,200, which is 149% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 80127?
The largest racial group in ZIP 80127 is White at 81.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 80127?
ZIP code 80127 has 1,341 business establishments employing approximately 13,365 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 80127?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 80127 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (285), Construction (168), Health care and social assistance (153). There are 18 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 80127?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 80127 increased by 3.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 196%. 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 80127?
In ZIP code 80127, 73.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 60.3% 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 80127?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 80127 is 27.5 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 80127?
In ZIP code 80127, approximately 85.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 80127?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 80127 is 3.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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