Denver, CO · standard
ZIP Code 80204
Denver County, Colorado - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 31,493
- 2,187/sq mi High-density area
- $84,829
- Median income Above-median income area
- $620,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 54.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Denver pairs an above-median household income with top-decile home values, in a suburban-density, renter-heavy area.
- Top 32%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 8%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 2,187
- people per sq mi
- 37%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 80204 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 80204 (Denver, CO) rose +2.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 377.0 in 2023 to 385.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 80204 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Denver, Denver County, Colorado, with 31,493 residents across 14.4 square miles, a density of 2,187 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
ZIP 80204 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $84,829 (4% below the average Colorado ZIP), while per-capita income is $60,663. The poverty rate is 17.7%, with unemployment at 5.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $620,500 (28% above the average Colorado ZIP), with only 37.2% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $1,811.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 54.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.7, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Denver County, so 80204 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 80204
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Denver, CO
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 80204.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
304 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
149 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
136 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
130 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 118
Health care and social assistance
118 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 80204, 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
31,493
Population
14.4
Area (sq mi)
2,187
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 80204?
32.7
Median Age
53.8%
Male
46.2%
Female
14.3%
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?
$84,829
Median Household Income
-4% vs state ZIP avg
$60,663
Per Capita Income
17.7%
Poverty Rate
5.4%
Unemployment Rate
24.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 80204 ranks nationally
Denver, CO household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$84,829 Top 32% higher than 68% of 30,318 US ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
19,011housing units
19,011
Total Housing Units
17,283
Occupied Units
1,728
Vacant Units
1.95
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$620,500
Median Home Value
+28% vs state ZIP avg
$1,811
Median Rent
1989
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
+2.2%
YoY Change (2024)
385
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+285%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 80204 have increased 2.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +285% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.3% | 295 |
| 2021 | +12.3% | 331 |
| 2022 | +14.3% | 378 |
| 2023 | -0.3% | 377 |
| 2024 | +2.2% | 385 |
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 1,477 business establishments in ZIP 80204, employing approximately 30,228 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,471,843,000.
1,477
Businesses
30,228
Employees
$2.5B
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 304 | 20.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 149 | 10.1% |
| Retail trade | 136 | 9.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 130 | 8.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 118 | 8.0% |
| Construction | 116 | 7.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 113 | 7.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 79 | 5.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 65 | 4.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 58 | 3.9% |
| Manufacturing | 55 | 3.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 41 | 2.8% |
| Information | 31 | 2.1% |
| Educational services | 30 | 2.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 26 | 1.8% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 21 | 1.4% |
| Utilities | 3 | 0.2% |
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 80204 vs 80211 →
ZIP 80204 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 80219
Denver (80219)
61,296 residents
- 80211
Denver (80211)
31,583 residents
- 80204
Denver (80204)
31,493 residents
- 80203 18,839
Denver (80203)
18,839 residents
- 80223 17,987
Denver (80223)
17,987 residents
- 80218 17,928
Denver (80218)
17,928 residents
- 80202 10,148
Denver (80202)
10,148 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 80204 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 80204 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 80211
Denver (80211)
$121,439 median income
- 80202
Denver (80202)
$114,151 median income
- 80290
Denver (80290)
$103,428 median income
- 80204
Denver (80204)
$84,829 median income
- 80218
Denver (80218)
$81,706 median income
- 80223
Denver (80223)
$79,151 median income
- 80203
Denver (80203)
$77,500 median income
- 80219
Denver (80219)
$68,415 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 80204 ranks #4 of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80211 | Denver, CO | 31,583 | 2.2 mi |
| 80202 | Denver, CO | 10,148 | 1.7 mi |
| 80203 | Denver, CO | 18,839 | 2.0 mi |
| 80293 | Denver, CO | 0 | 1.8 mi |
| 80264 | Denver, CO | 0 | 1.9 mi |
| 80290 | Denver, CO | 0 | 1.9 mi |
| 80294 | Denver, CO | 0 | 1.9 mi |
| 80219 | Denver, CO | 61,296 | 2.8 mi |
| 80218 | Denver, CO | 17,928 | 2.7 mi |
| 80223 | Denver, CO | 17,987 | 2.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 80204, 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 (31,493 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
More ZIP Codes in Denver County
Related Areas
Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 80204 in?
ZIP code 80204 (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 80204?
ZIP code 80204 in Denver, CO has a population of 31,493 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 80204?
The median household income in ZIP 80204 is $84,829, which is 11% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 80204?
The median home value in ZIP 80204 is $620,500, which is 123% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 80204?
The largest racial group in ZIP 80204 is White at 54.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 35.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 80204?
ZIP code 80204 has 1,477 business establishments employing approximately 30,228 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 80204?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 80204 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (304), Other services (except public administration) (149), Retail trade (136). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 80204?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 80204 increased by 2.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 285%. 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 80204?
In ZIP code 80204, 69.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 54.4% 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 80204?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 80204 is 24.3 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 80204?
In ZIP code 80204, approximately 37.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 62.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 80204?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 80204 is 17.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
Related
Take this with you
What to do with ZIP 80204's numbers, next.
- See how ZIP 80204 compares to a neighboring ZIP code on the same Census fields Compare this ZIP
- Check where Denver, CO ranks among every U.S. ZIP code on income, education, or homeownership View national rankings
- Save this ZIP to your shortlist to track alongside others you're considering View your shortlist
ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) are Census Bureau approximations of USPS ZIP codes; figures describe the ZCTA area, not any single address within it.