PlainZIP

Littleton, CO · standard

ZIP Code 80128

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

34,988
1,113/sq mi
$121,436
Median income
$586,000
Median home value
50.0%
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 9%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 10%
home value, US ZIPs
1,113
people per sq mi
84%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 80128 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 80128 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Littleton, Jefferson County, Colorado, with 34,988 residents across 31.4 square miles, a density of 1,113 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.

ZIP 80128 skews affluent, with a median household income of $121,436 (37% above the Colorado average), while per-capita income is $58,152. Local economic indicators show a 4.9% poverty rate alongside 3.6% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $586,000 (21% above the state average) with median rent at $2,108 per month, and 84.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 50.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.5, and the average commute is 27 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Jefferson County, so you can benchmark 80128 against its immediate geography rather than a 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 80128

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Littleton, CO

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 80128.

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 80128, 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

34,988

Population

31.4

Area (sq mi)

1,113

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 80128?

39.5

Median Age

49.3%

Male

50.7%

Female

4.5%

Foreign-Born

White 83.8%
African American 0.6%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.9%
Hispanic or Latino 13.2%

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?

$121,436

Median Household Income

+37% vs state

$58,152

Per Capita Income

4.9%

Poverty Rate

3.6%

Unemployment Rate

27.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 80128 ranks nationally

Littleton, CO household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$121,436 Top 9% higher than 91% 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 67.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 50.0%

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

What does housing look like?

14,678

Total Housing Units

14,385

Occupied Units

293

Vacant Units

2.53

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.3%
Renter 15.7%

$586,000

Median Home Value

+21% vs state

$2,108

Median Rent

1983

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

+3.6%

YoY Change (2024)

295

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+195%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 80128 have increased 3.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +195% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.4% 213
2021 +13.7% 242
2022 +16.6% 282
2023 +1.0% 285
2024 +3.6% 295

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 662 business establishments in ZIP 80128, employing approximately 3,549 people with a combined annual payroll of $171,143,000.

662

Businesses

3,549

Employees

$171.1M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 127 19.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 127 19.2%
Other services (except public administration) 66 10.0%
Health care and social assistance 61 9.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 58 8.8%
Retail trade 45 6.8%
Finance and insurance 40 6.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 37 5.6%
Accommodation and food services 25 3.8%
Information 18 2.7%
Wholesale trade 15 2.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 15 2.3%
Educational services 13 2.0%
Transportation and warehousing 7 1.1%
Manufacturing 5 0.8%
Management of companies and enterprises 3 0.5%

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 80128 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 80128 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 80128 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 80128 ranks #5 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
80123 Littleton, CO 44,795 3.6 mi
80129 Littleton, CO 27,007 3.9 mi
80235 Denver, CO 7,571 5.7 mi
80127 Littleton, CO 42,597 4.2 mi
80120 Littleton, CO 28,435 4.2 mi
80125 Littleton, CO 10,190 5.6 mi
80227 Denver, CO 33,667 7.1 mi
80236 Denver, CO 16,123 6.4 mi
80232 Denver, CO 21,411 8.6 mi
80122 Littleton, CO 29,783 6.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Jefferson County

80123 standard
Littleton, CO
Pop: 44,795
80127 standard
Littleton, CO
Pop: 42,597
80401 standard
Golden, CO
Pop: 39,378
80004 standard
Arvada, CO
Pop: 35,892
80003 standard
Arvada, CO
Pop: 35,384
80227 standard
Denver, CO
Pop: 33,667

Related Areas

Jefferson County Littleton, CO Colorado

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 80128 in? ▼
ZIP code 80128 (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 80128? ▼
ZIP code 80128 in Littleton, CO has a population of 34,988 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 80128? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 80128 is $121,436, which is 59% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 80128? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 80128 is $586,000, which is 111% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 80128? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 80128 is White at 83.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 13.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 80128? ▼
ZIP code 80128 has 662 business establishments employing approximately 3,549 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 80128? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 80128 are: Construction (127), Professional, scientific, and technical services (127), Other services (except public administration) (66). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 80128? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 80128 increased by 3.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 195%. 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 80128? ▼
In ZIP code 80128, 67.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 50.0% 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 80128? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 80128 is 27.1 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 80128? ▼
In ZIP code 80128, approximately 84.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 80128? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 80128 is 4.9% 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.