Parker, CO · standard
ZIP Code 80138
Douglas County, Colorado - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 29,786
- 182/sq mi High-density area
- $145,013
- Median income Above-median income area
- $723,600
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 51.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Parker pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 4%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 6%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 182
- people per sq mi
- 79%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 80138 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 80138 (Parker, CO) rose +2.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 265.2 in 2023 to 271.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 80138 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Parker, Douglas County, Colorado, with 29,786 residents across 163.7 square miles, a density of 182 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
ZIP 80138 skews affluent, with a median household income of $145,013 (64% above the average Colorado ZIP), while per-capita income is $64,516. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 5.5% and unemployment is 3.7%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $723,600 (49% above the average Colorado ZIP), while 79.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $2,036.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 51.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.2, and the average commute is 28 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Douglas County, so 80138 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 80138
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Parker, CO
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 80138.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
154 establishments
- Construction
Construction
138 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
128 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
79 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
72 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 80138, Parker, 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
29,786
Population
163.7
Area (sq mi)
182
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 80138?
40.2
Median Age
51.7%
Male
48.3%
Female
7.1%
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?
$145,013
Median Household Income
+64% vs state ZIP avg
$64,516
Per Capita Income
5.5%
Poverty Rate
3.7%
Unemployment Rate
27.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 80138 ranks among Colorado ZIPs
Parker, CO household income vs. every Colorado ZIP code
Median household income among 469 reporting Colorado ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$145,013 Top 6% higher than 94% of 469 Colorado 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
12,775housing units
12,775
Total Housing Units
12,447
Occupied Units
328
Vacant Units
2.95
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$723,600
Median Home Value
+49% vs state ZIP avg
$2,036
Median Rent
1999
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
+2.3%
YoY Change (2024)
271
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+171%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 80138 have increased 2.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +171% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.4% | 198 |
| 2021 | +12.6% | 223 |
| 2022 | +16.6% | 260 |
| 2023 | +1.8% | 265 |
| 2024 | +2.3% | 271 |
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 849 business establishments in ZIP 80138, employing approximately 7,672 people with a combined annual payroll of $390,140,000.
849
Businesses
7,672
Employees
$390.1M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 154 | 18.1% |
| Construction | 138 | 16.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 128 | 15.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 79 | 9.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 72 | 8.5% |
| Retail trade | 53 | 6.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 47 | 5.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 43 | 5.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 37 | 4.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 26 | 3.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 23 | 2.7% |
| Information | 13 | 1.5% |
| Educational services | 11 | 1.3% |
| Manufacturing | 9 | 1.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 7 | 0.8% |
| 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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 80138 vs 80016 →
ZIP 80138 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 80013
Aurora (80013)
69,588 residents
- 80015
Aurora (80015)
62,432 residents
- 80134
Parker (80134)
55,075 residents
- 80016
Aurora (80016)
41,219 residents
- 80138
Parker (80138)
29,786 residents
- 80107 12,042
Elizabeth (80107)
12,042 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 80138 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 80138 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 80016
Aurora (80016)
$150,492 median income
- 80134
Parker (80134)
$146,778 median income
- 80138
Parker (80138)
$145,013 median income
- 80107
Elizabeth (80107)
$135,262 median income
- 80015
Aurora (80015)
$124,702 median income
- 80013
Aurora (80013)
$101,191 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 80138 ranks #3 of 6 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 80138, 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 (29,786 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 80138 in?
ZIP code 80138 (Parker) 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 80138?
ZIP code 80138 in Parker, CO has a population of 29,786 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 80138?
The median household income in ZIP 80138 is $145,013, which is 90% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 80138?
The median home value in ZIP 80138 is $723,600, which is 160% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 80138?
The largest racial group in ZIP 80138 is White at 78.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 12.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 80138?
ZIP code 80138 has 849 business establishments employing approximately 7,672 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 80138?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 80138 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (154), Construction (138), Health care and social assistance (128). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 80138?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 80138 increased by 2.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 171%. 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 80138?
In ZIP code 80138, 66.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 51.1% 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 80138?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 80138 is 27.8 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 80138?
In ZIP code 80138, approximately 79.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 80138?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 80138 is 5.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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