PlainZIP

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
$137,040
Median income
$693,200
Median home value
60.3%
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 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.

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 Colorado average), while per-capita income is $67,830. Local economic indicators show a 3.4% poverty rate alongside 2.8% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $693,200 (43% above the state average); renters pay a median of $2,177 monthly, and 85.9% of units are owner-occupied.

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. To put 80127 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Jefferson 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 80127

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Littleton, CO

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 80127.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 80127?

44.7

Median Age

50.9%

Male

49.1%

Female

5.8%

Foreign-Born

White 81.7%
African American 0.4%
Asian 3.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.5%
Hispanic or Latino 11.6%

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

$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

$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 73.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 60.3%

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

What does housing look like?

17,566

Total Housing Units

17,140

Occupied Units

426

Vacant Units

2.53

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 85.9%
Renter 14.1%

$693,200

Median Home Value

+43% vs state

$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

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ZIP 80127 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 80127 ranks #2 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 80127 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 80127 ranks #4 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Jefferson County

80123 standard
Littleton, CO
Pop: 44,795
80401 standard
Golden, CO
Pop: 39,378
80004 standard
Arvada, CO
Pop: 35,892
80003 standard
Arvada, CO
Pop: 35,384
80128 standard
Littleton, CO
Pop: 34,988
80227 standard
Denver, CO
Pop: 33,667

Related Areas

Jefferson County Littleton, CO Colorado

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.