Denver, CO · standard
ZIP Code 80211
Denver County, Colorado - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 31,583
- 2,711/sq mi High-density area
- $121,439
- Median income Above-median income area
- $807,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 72.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Denver pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a suburban-density, mixed-tenure area.
- Top 9%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 4%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 2,711
- people per sq mi
- 47%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 80211 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 80211 (Denver, CO) rose +1.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 396.9 in 2023 to 400.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 80211 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Denver, Denver County, Colorado, with 31,583 residents across 11.7 square miles, a density of 2,711 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
ZIP 80211 skews affluent, with a median household income of $121,439 (37% above the average Colorado ZIP), while per-capita income is $90,186. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.8% and unemployment is 3.8%. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $807,100 (67% above the average Colorado ZIP), with only 47.2% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $1,970.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 72.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Denver County, so 80211 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 80211
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Denver, CO
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 80211.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
377 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
236 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
190 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
161 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 130
Other services (except public administration)
130 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 80211, 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
31,583
Population
11.7
Area (sq mi)
2,711
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 80211?
34.0
Median Age
48.8%
Male
51.2%
Female
7.8%
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?
$121,439
Median Household Income
+37% vs state ZIP avg
$90,186
Per Capita Income
7.8%
Poverty Rate
3.8%
Unemployment Rate
25.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 80211 ranks nationally
Denver, CO household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$121,439 Top 9% higher than 91% 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
21,790housing units
21,790
Total Housing Units
20,551
Occupied Units
1,239
Vacant Units
1.84
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$807,100
Median Home Value
+67% vs state ZIP avg
$1,970
Median Rent
1960
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
+1.0%
YoY Change (2024)
401
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+301%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 80211 have increased 1.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +301% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.3% | 305 |
| 2021 | +9.4% | 333 |
| 2022 | +14.6% | 382 |
| 2023 | +3.8% | 397 |
| 2024 | +1.0% | 401 |
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 1,633 business establishments in ZIP 80211, employing approximately 15,860 people with a combined annual payroll of $996,753,000.
1,633
Businesses
15,860
Employees
$996.8M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 377 | 23.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 236 | 14.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 190 | 11.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 161 | 9.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 130 | 8.0% |
| Retail trade | 117 | 7.2% |
| Construction | 87 | 5.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 80 | 4.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 52 | 3.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 48 | 2.9% |
| Information | 36 | 2.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 35 | 2.1% |
| Educational services | 34 | 2.1% |
| Manufacturing | 30 | 1.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 13 | 0.8% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 6 | 0.4% |
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 80211 vs 80204 →
ZIP 80211 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 80221
Denver (80221)
37,779 residents
- 80211
Denver (80211)
31,583 residents
- 80204
Denver (80204)
31,493 residents
- 80205
Denver (80205)
29,221 residents
- 80203
Denver (80203)
18,839 residents
- 80212
Denver (80212)
18,051 residents
- 80202 10,148
Denver (80202)
10,148 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 80211 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 80211 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 80212
Denver (80212)
$124,972 median income
- 80211
Denver (80211)
$121,439 median income
- 80202
Denver (80202)
$114,151 median income
- 80205
Denver (80205)
$104,836 median income
- 80290
Denver (80290)
$103,428 median income
- 80221
Denver (80221)
$86,810 median income
- 80204
Denver (80204)
$84,829 median income
- 80203
Denver (80203)
$77,500 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 80211 ranks #2 of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80204 | Denver, CO | 31,493 | 2.2 mi |
| 80212 | Denver, CO | 18,051 | 1.5 mi |
| 80202 | Denver, CO | 10,148 | 1.6 mi |
| 80294 | Denver, CO | 0 | 2.0 mi |
| 80293 | Denver, CO | 0 | 2.2 mi |
| 80290 | Denver, CO | 0 | 2.4 mi |
| 80221 | Denver, CO | 37,779 | 3.4 mi |
| 80264 | Denver, CO | 0 | 2.5 mi |
| 80205 | Denver, CO | 29,221 | 3.1 mi |
| 80203 | Denver, CO | 18,839 | 3.1 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 80211, 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 (31,583 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 80211 in?
ZIP code 80211 (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 80211?
ZIP code 80211 in Denver, CO has a population of 31,583 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 80211?
The median household income in ZIP 80211 is $121,439, which is 59% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 80211?
The median home value in ZIP 80211 is $807,100, which is 190% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 80211?
The largest racial group in ZIP 80211 is White at 74.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 20.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 80211?
ZIP code 80211 has 1,633 business establishments employing approximately 15,860 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 80211?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 80211 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (377), Health care and social assistance (236), Accommodation and food services (190). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 80211?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 80211 increased by 1.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 301%. 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 80211?
In ZIP code 80211, 79.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 72.9% 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 80211?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 80211 is 25.6 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 80211?
In ZIP code 80211, approximately 47.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 52.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 80211?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 80211 is 7.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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