ZIP Code 80206

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Denver · Denver County · Colorado

Population
21,521

3,374/sq mi

Median income
$101,594

▲ 33% vs US

higher than 82% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$915,400

▲ 229% vs US

higher than 97% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
76.9%

Median age 37.2

Land area
6.4 sq mi

Denver

ZIP code 80206 in Denver, Colorado has a population of 21,521. The median household income is $101,594, which is 33% above the national average. Median home value is $915,400, 229% above the US average. 76.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 80206 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 6.4 square miles in Denver, Denver County, Colorado. The area is home to 21,521 residents, producing a population density of 3,374 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 80206 against Colorado and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 80206 sits at $101,594 (15% above the Colorado average), while per-capita income is $91,666. The poverty rate stands at 6.8% and the unemployment rate at 3.2%. On housing, the median home value is $915,400 (89% above the state average) with median rent at $1,764 per month, and 46.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 80206 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 76.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.2, and the average commute is 22 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Denver County, so you can benchmark 80206 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 80206

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 80206.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 80206, 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

21,521

Population

6.4

Area (sq mi)

3,374

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 80206?

37.2

Median Age

49.1%

Male

50.9%

Female

6.5%

Foreign-Born

White 82.4%
African American 4.2%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.2%
Hispanic or Latino 10.1%

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?

$101,594

Median Household Income

+15% vs state

$91,666

Per Capita Income

6.8%

Poverty Rate

3.2%

Unemployment Rate

21.9 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 82.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 76.9%

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

What does housing look like?

15,314

Total Housing Units

14,064

Occupied Units

1,250

Vacant Units

1.70

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 46.7%
Renter 53.3%

$915,400

Median Home Value

+89% vs state

$1,764

Median Rent

1966

Median Year Built

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

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

-4.4%

YoY Change (2024)

289

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+189%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 80206 have decreased 4.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +189% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +0.5% 235
2021 +7.3% 253
2022 +16.8% 295
2023 +2.4% 302
2024 -4.4% 289

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 1,848 business establishments in ZIP 80206, employing approximately 23,807 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,100,358,000.

1,848

Businesses

23,807

Employees

$2.1B

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 370 20.0%
Retail trade 298 16.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 207 11.2%
Finance and insurance 195 10.6%
Health care and social assistance 173 9.4%
Other services (except public administration) 153 8.3%
Accommodation and food services 147 8.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 62 3.4%
Construction 45 2.4%
Information 44 2.4%
Educational services 37 2.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 37 2.0%
Wholesale trade 34 1.8%
Management of companies and enterprises 15 0.8%
Manufacturing 12 0.7%
Transportation and warehousing 11 0.6%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 6 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 Code City Population Distance
80218 Denver, CO 17,928 1.0 mi
80203 Denver, CO 18,839 1.6 mi
80209 Denver, CO 21,526 1.8 mi
80205 Denver, CO 29,221 2.0 mi
80220 Denver, CO 33,529 1.9 mi
80264 Denver, CO 0 1.9 mi
80246 Denver, CO 12,875 2.1 mi
80290 Denver, CO 0 2.0 mi
80293 Denver, CO 0 2.3 mi
80294 Denver, CO 0 2.4 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 80206 in?
ZIP code 80206 (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 80206?
ZIP code 80206 in Denver, CO has a population of 21,521 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 80206?
The median household income in ZIP 80206 is $101,594, which is 33% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 80206?
The median home value in ZIP 80206 is $915,400, which is 229% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 80206?
The largest racial group in ZIP 80206 is White at 82.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 80206?
ZIP code 80206 has 1,848 business establishments employing approximately 23,807 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 80206?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 80206 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (370), Retail trade (298), Real estate and rental and leasing (207). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 80206?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 80206 decreased by 4.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 189%. 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 80206?
In ZIP code 80206, 82.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 76.9% 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 80206?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 80206 is 21.9 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 80206?
In ZIP code 80206, approximately 46.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 53.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 80206?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 80206 is 6.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Denver, CO

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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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