ZIP Code 80203
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Denver · Denver County · Colorado
- Population
- 18,839
- Median income
- $77,500
- Median home value
- $470,800
- Bachelor's or higher
- 69.9%
- Land area
- 2.8 sq mi
6,779/sq mi
▲ 2% vs US
higher than 58% of US ZIPs
▲ 69% vs US
higher than 85% of US ZIPs
Median age 33.2
Denver
ZIP code 80203 in Denver, Colorado has a population of 18,839. The median household income is $77,500, which is 2% above the national average. Median home value is $470,800, 69% above the US average. 69.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 80203 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 2.8 square miles in Denver, Denver County, Colorado. The area is home to 18,839 residents, producing a population density of 6,779 people per square mile, and falls within the Denver time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 80203 against Colorado and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 80203 sits at $77,500 (13% below the Colorado average), while per-capita income is $70,801. The poverty rate stands at 10.9% and the unemployment rate at 4.0%. On housing, the median home value is $470,800 (3% below the state average) with median rent at $1,641 per month, and 21.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 80203 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 69.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.2, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Denver County, so you can benchmark 80203 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 80203
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 80203.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
357 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
193 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
153 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 138
Health care and social assistance
138 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 117
Real estate and rental and leasing
117 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
Who lives in ZIP 80203?
33.2
Median Age
57.6%
Male
42.4%
Female
6.5%
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?
$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
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?
17,163
Total Housing Units
15,936
Occupied Units
1,227
Vacant Units
1.39
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 80203 vs 80218 →
| 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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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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