PlainZIP

Denver, CO · standard

ZIP Code 80206

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

21,521
3,374/sq mi
$101,594
Median income
$915,400
Median home value
76.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Denver pairs an upper-quartile household income with top-decile home values, in a suburban-density, mixed-tenure area.

Top 18%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 3%
home value, US ZIPs
3,374
people per sq mi
47%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 80206 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 80206 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Denver, Denver County, Colorado, with 21,521 residents across 6.4 square miles, a density of 3,374 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.

ZIP 80206 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $101,594 (15% above the Colorado average), while per-capita income is $91,666. Poverty here runs at 6.8%, with unemployment measured at 3.2%. The typical home here is valued at $915,400 (89% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,764 monthly, and 46.7% of units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 76.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.2, and the average commute is 22 minutes. To put 80206 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Denver County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 80206

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Denver, CO

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

21,521

Population

6.4

Area (sq mi)

3,374

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
Get an A-F grade across income, safety, housing, rent, education, commute, and childcare for this ZIP code.
View Scorecard →

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

How ZIP 80206 ranks nationally

Denver, CO household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$101,594 Top 18% higher than 82% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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

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?

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)

How have home values changed over time?

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

Want a side-by-side? Compare 80206 vs 80218 →

ZIP 80206 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 80206 ranks #4 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 80206 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 80206 ranks #5 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 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

More ZIP Codes in Denver County

80219 standard
Denver, CO
Pop: 61,296
80239 standard
Denver, CO
Pop: 40,512
80210 standard
Denver, CO
Pop: 33,946
80220 standard
Denver, CO
Pop: 33,529
80231 standard
Denver, CO
Pop: 32,127
80211 standard
Denver, CO
Pop: 31,583

Related Areas

Denver County Denver, CO Colorado

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.