PlainZIP

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
$145,013
Median income
$723,600
Median home value
51.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Colorado average), while per-capita income is $64,516. The poverty rate stands at 5.5% and the unemployment rate at 3.7%. On housing, the median home value is $723,600 (49% above the state average) with median rent at $2,036 per month, and 79.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

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. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Douglas County, so you can benchmark 80138 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 80138

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Parker, CO

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 80138.

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 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

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 80138?

40.2

Median Age

51.7%

Male

48.3%

Female

7.1%

Foreign-Born

White 78.1%
African American 1.7%
Asian 4.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.0%
Hispanic or Latino 12.1%

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

$64,516

Per Capita Income

5.5%

Poverty Rate

3.7%

Unemployment Rate

27.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 80138 ranks nationally

Parker, CO household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$145,013 Top 4% higher than 96% 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%). Below this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). This entry sits in this band. $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 66.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 51.1%

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

What does housing look like?

12,775

Total Housing Units

12,447

Occupied Units

328

Vacant Units

2.95

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 79.4%
Renter 20.6%

$723,600

Median Home Value

+49% vs state

$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

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ZIP 80138 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 80138 ranks #5 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 80138 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 80138 ranks #3 of 6 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
80016 Aurora, CO 41,219 6.0 mi
80134 Parker, CO 55,075 6.2 mi
80107 Elizabeth, CO 12,042 9.1 mi
80015 Aurora, CO 62,432 9.5 mi
80013 Aurora, CO 69,588 11.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Douglas County

80134 standard
Parker, CO
Pop: 55,075
80126 standard
Littleton, CO
Pop: 39,698
80104 standard
Castle Rock, CO
Pop: 27,588
80130 standard
Littleton, CO
Pop: 27,054
80129 standard
Littleton, CO
Pop: 27,007
80108 standard
Castle Rock, CO
Pop: 22,612

Related Areas

Douglas County Parker, CO Colorado

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.

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