ZIP Code 80205
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Denver · Denver County · Colorado
- Population
- 29,221
- Median income
- $104,836
- Median home value
- $649,300
- Bachelor's or higher
- 63.9%
- Land area
- 11.8 sq mi
2,472/sq mi
▲ 37% vs US
higher than 84% of US ZIPs
▲ 133% vs US
higher than 92% of US ZIPs
Median age 33.1
Denver
ZIP code 80205 in Denver, Colorado has a population of 29,221. The median household income is $104,836, which is 37% above the national average. Median home value is $649,300, 133% above the US average. 63.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 80205 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 11.8 square miles in Denver, Denver County, Colorado. The area is home to 29,221 residents, producing a population density of 2,472 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 80205 against Colorado and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 80205 sits at $104,836 (18% above the Colorado average), while per-capita income is $67,590. The poverty rate stands at 16.5% and the unemployment rate at 5.3%. On housing, the median home value is $649,300 (34% above the state average) with median rent at $1,905 per month, and 37.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 80205 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 63.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.1, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Denver County, so you can benchmark 80205 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 80205
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 80205.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
337 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
191 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
139 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 125
Real estate and rental and leasing
125 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 124
Other services (except public administration)
124 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 80205, 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
29,221
Population
11.8
Area (sq mi)
2,472
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 80205?
33.1
Median Age
51.4%
Male
48.6%
Female
6.9%
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?
$104,836
Median Household Income
+18% vs state
$67,590
Per Capita Income
16.5%
Poverty Rate
5.3%
Unemployment Rate
24.7 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?
19,830
Total Housing Units
18,122
Occupied Units
1,708
Vacant Units
1.85
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$649,300
Median Home Value
+34% vs state
$1,905
Median Rent
1968
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
+1.8%
YoY Change (2024)
387
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+287%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 80205 have increased 1.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +287% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.4% | 305 |
| 2021 | +11.1% | 339 |
| 2022 | +12.5% | 381 |
| 2023 | -0.2% | 381 |
| 2024 | +1.8% | 387 |
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 1,412 business establishments in ZIP 80205, employing approximately 21,516 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,914,895,000.
1,412
Businesses
21,516
Employees
$1.9B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 337 | 23.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 191 | 13.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 139 | 9.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 125 | 8.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 124 | 8.8% |
| Retail trade | 115 | 8.1% |
| Construction | 55 | 3.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 55 | 3.9% |
| Information | 52 | 3.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 52 | 3.7% |
| Educational services | 46 | 3.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 35 | 2.5% |
| Manufacturing | 31 | 2.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 26 | 1.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 19 | 1.4% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 7 | 0.5% |
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 80205 vs 80294 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80294 | Denver, CO | 0 | 1.5 mi |
| 80218 | Denver, CO | 17,928 | 2.0 mi |
| 80216 | Denver, CO | 10,924 | 2.1 mi |
| 80290 | Denver, CO | 0 | 1.6 mi |
| 80264 | Denver, CO | 0 | 1.6 mi |
| 80293 | Denver, CO | 0 | 1.7 mi |
| 80206 | Denver, CO | 21,521 | 2.0 mi |
| 80202 | Denver, CO | 10,148 | 1.9 mi |
| 80203 | Denver, CO | 18,839 | 2.1 mi |
| 80207 | Denver, CO | 21,216 | 2.5 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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