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Denver, CO · standard

ZIP Code 80209

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

21,526
2,383/sq mi
$125,733
Median income
$1,018,300
Median home value
80.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 8%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 2%
home value, US ZIPs
2,383
people per sq mi
49%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 80209 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 80209 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Denver, Denver County, Colorado, with 21,526 residents across 9.0 square miles, a density of 2,383 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.

ZIP 80209 skews affluent, with a median household income of $125,733 (42% above the Colorado average), while per-capita income is $108,343. The poverty rate stands at 5.5% and the unemployment rate at 3.2%. The typical home here is valued at $1,018,300 (110% above the state average); renters pay a median of $2,031 monthly, and 48.5% of units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 80.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38, and the average commute is 23 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 80209, plus 6 more within Denver County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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 80209

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Denver, CO

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 80209.

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 80209, 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

21,526

Population

9.0

Area (sq mi)

2,383

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 80209?

38.0

Median Age

48.9%

Male

51.1%

Female

7.7%

Foreign-Born

White 87.4%
African American 1.7%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.9%

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?

$125,733

Median Household Income

+42% vs state

$108,343

Per Capita Income

5.5%

Poverty Rate

3.2%

Unemployment Rate

23.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 80209 ranks nationally

Denver, CO household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$125,733 Top 8% higher than 92% 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%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). This entry sits in this band. $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

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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 86.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 80.5%

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

What does housing look like?

16,362

Total Housing Units

15,251

Occupied Units

1,111

Vacant Units

1.81

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 48.5%
Renter 51.5%

$1,018,300

Median Home Value

+110% vs state

$2,031

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

+1.2%

YoY Change (2024)

313

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+213%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 80209 have increased 1.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +213% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +0.3% 243
2021 +8.4% 263
2022 +14.8% 302
2023 +2.6% 310
2024 +1.2% 313

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 1,201 business establishments in ZIP 80209, employing approximately 10,348 people with a combined annual payroll of $644,478,000.

1,201

Businesses

10,348

Employees

$644.5M

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 284 23.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 172 14.3%
Health care and social assistance 158 13.2%
Other services (except public administration) 108 9.0%
Retail trade 97 8.1%
Accommodation and food services 84 7.0%
Finance and insurance 75 6.2%
Construction 48 4.0%
Wholesale trade 37 3.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 35 2.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 33 2.8%
Information 22 1.8%
Educational services 18 1.5%
Manufacturing 14 1.2%
Management of companies and enterprises 6 0.5%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 5 0.4%
Transportation and warehousing 3 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 80209 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 80209 ranks #3 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 80209 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 80209 ranks #2 of 9 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 1.7 mi
80210 Denver, CO 33,946 1.9 mi
80246 Denver, CO 12,875 1.9 mi
80206 Denver, CO 21,521 1.8 mi
80203 Denver, CO 18,839 2.0 mi
80223 Denver, CO 17,987 2.0 mi
80205 Denver, CO 29,221 3.6 mi
80264 Denver, CO 0 2.7 mi
80290 Denver, CO 0 2.9 mi
80293 Denver, CO 0 3.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Denver County

80219 standard
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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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 80209 in? ▼
ZIP code 80209 (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 80209? ▼
ZIP code 80209 in Denver, CO has a population of 21,526 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 80209? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 80209 is $125,733, which is 65% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 80209? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 80209 is $1,018,300, which is 266% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 80209? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 80209 is White at 87.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 80209? ▼
ZIP code 80209 has 1,201 business establishments employing approximately 10,348 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 80209? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 80209 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (284), Real estate and rental and leasing (172), Health care and social assistance (158). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 80209? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 80209 increased by 1.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 213%. 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 80209? ▼
In ZIP code 80209, 86.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 80.5% 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 80209? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 80209 is 23.2 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 80209? ▼
In ZIP code 80209, approximately 48.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 51.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 80209? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 80209 is 5.5% 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.