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Denver, CO · standard

ZIP Code 80203

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

18,839
6,779/sq mi
$77,500
Median income
$470,800
Median home value
69.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Denver pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a suburban-density, renter-heavy area.

Top 42%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 15%
home value, US ZIPs
6,779
people per sq mi
22%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 80203 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 80203 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Denver, Denver County, Colorado, home to 18,839 residents across 2.8 square miles, a density of 6,779 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.

ZIP 80203 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $77,500 (13% below the Colorado average), while per-capita income is $70,801. Poverty here runs at 10.9%, with unemployment measured at 4.0%. Housing costs here run $470,800 for a typical home value (3% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,641 a month; 21.8% of homes are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 69.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.2, and the average commute is 23 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 80203, plus 6 more within Denver County, give a clearer read than the 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 80203

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Denver, CO

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 80203.

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 80203, Denver, 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

18,839

Population

2.8

Area (sq mi)

6,779

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 80203?

33.2

Median Age

57.6%

Male

42.4%

Female

6.5%

Foreign-Born

White 77.3%
African American 4.0%
Asian 2.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 13.3%
Hispanic or Latino 15.8%

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?

$77,500

Median Household Income

-13% vs state

$70,801

Per Capita Income

10.9%

Poverty Rate

4.0%

Unemployment Rate

23.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 80203 ranks nationally

Denver, CO household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$77,500 Top 42% higher than 58% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $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 78.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 69.9%

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

What does housing look like?

17,163

Total Housing Units

15,936

Occupied Units

1,227

Vacant Units

1.39

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 21.8%
Renter 78.2%

$470,800

Median Home Value

-3% vs state

$1,641

Median Rent

1967

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

+2.9%

YoY Change (2024)

293

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+193%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 80203 have increased 2.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +193% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.4% 240
2021 +7.8% 258
2022 +12.6% 291
2023 -2.2% 284
2024 +2.9% 293

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 1,346 business establishments in ZIP 80203, employing approximately 27,108 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,884,320,000.

1,346

Businesses

27,108

Employees

$1.9B

Annual Payroll

18

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 357 26.5%
Other services (except public administration) 193 14.3%
Accommodation and food services 153 11.4%
Health care and social assistance 138 10.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 117 8.7%
Finance and insurance 85 6.3%
Retail trade 73 5.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 47 3.5%
Information 44 3.3%
Construction 30 2.2%
Educational services 28 2.1%
Wholesale trade 19 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 17 1.3%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 14 1.0%
Manufacturing 9 0.7%
Management of companies and enterprises 9 0.7%
Transportation and warehousing 8 0.6%
Utilities 5 0.4%

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 80203 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 80203 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 80203 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 80203 ranks #8 of 8 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
80218 Denver, CO 17,928 0.6 mi
80264 Denver, CO 0 0.8 mi
80290 Denver, CO 0 0.9 mi
80293 Denver, CO 0 1.1 mi
80294 Denver, CO 0 1.3 mi
80206 Denver, CO 21,521 1.6 mi
80202 Denver, CO 10,148 1.6 mi
80204 Denver, CO 31,493 2.0 mi
80209 Denver, CO 21,526 2.0 mi
80205 Denver, CO 29,221 2.1 mi

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80220 standard
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80211 standard
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Pop: 31,583

Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 80203 in? ▼
ZIP code 80203 (Denver) is located in Denver County, Colorado. Denver County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/denver-co.
What is the population of ZIP code 80203? ▼
ZIP code 80203 in Denver, CO has a population of 18,839 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 80203? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 80203 is $77,500, which is 2% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 80203? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 80203 is $470,800, which is 69% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 80203? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 80203 is White at 77.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 15.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 80203? ▼
ZIP code 80203 has 1,346 business establishments employing approximately 27,108 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 80203? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 80203 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (357), Other services (except public administration) (193), Accommodation and food services (153). There are 18 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 80203? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 80203 increased by 2.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 193%. 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 80203? ▼
In ZIP code 80203, 78.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 69.9% 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 80203? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 80203 is 23.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 80203? ▼
In ZIP code 80203, approximately 21.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 78.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 80203? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 80203 is 10.9% 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.