Denver, CO · standard
ZIP Code 80212
Denver County, Colorado - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 18,051
- 1,952/sq mi High-density area
- $124,972
- Median income Above-median income area
- $744,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 65.4%
- 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 low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 8%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 5%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,952
- people per sq mi
- 67%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 80212 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 80212 (Denver, CO) rose +2.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 375.6 in 2023 to 385.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 80212 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Denver, Denver County, Colorado, home to 18,051 residents across 9.2 square miles, a density of 1,952 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
ZIP 80212 skews affluent, with a median household income of $124,972 (41% above the average Colorado ZIP), while per-capita income is $82,860. The poverty rate is 9.4%, with unemployment at 3.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $744,500 (54% above the average Colorado ZIP), while 66.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,799.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 65.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.1, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Denver County, so 80212 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 80212
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Denver, CO
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 80212.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
183 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
85 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
81 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
79 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
77 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 80212, 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
18,051
Population
9.2
Area (sq mi)
1,952
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 80212?
38.1
Median Age
48.2%
Male
51.8%
Female
6.3%
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?
$124,972
Median Household Income
+41% vs state ZIP avg
$82,860
Per Capita Income
9.4%
Poverty Rate
3.7%
Unemployment Rate
23.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 80212 ranks among Colorado ZIPs
Denver, CO household income vs. every Colorado ZIP code
Median household income among 469 reporting Colorado ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$124,972 Top 15% higher than 85% of 469 Colorado ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
10,735housing units
10,735
Total Housing Units
10,212
Occupied Units
523
Vacant Units
2.02
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$744,500
Median Home Value
+54% vs state ZIP avg
$1,799
Median Rent
1957
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
+2.6%
YoY Change (2024)
385
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+285%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 80212 have increased 2.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +285% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.9% | 288 |
| 2021 | +11.4% | 321 |
| 2022 | +14.9% | 369 |
| 2023 | +1.8% | 376 |
| 2024 | +2.6% | 385 |
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 801 business establishments in ZIP 80212, employing approximately 5,591 people with a combined annual payroll of $285,108,000.
801
Businesses
5,591
Employees
$285.1M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 183 | 22.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 85 | 10.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 81 | 10.1% |
| Retail trade | 79 | 9.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 77 | 9.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 72 | 9.0% |
| Construction | 58 | 7.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 28 | 3.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 27 | 3.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 25 | 3.1% |
| Educational services | 22 | 2.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 17 | 2.1% |
| Manufacturing | 15 | 1.9% |
| Information | 15 | 1.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 12 | 1.5% |
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 80212 vs 80211 →
ZIP 80212 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
- 80003
Arvada (80003)
35,384 residents
- 80211
Denver (80211)
31,583 residents
- 80204
Denver (80204)
31,493 residents
- 80214
Denver (80214)
24,821 residents
- 80033
Wheat Ridge (80033)
23,969 residents
- 80212
Denver (80212)
18,051 residents
- 80002
Arvada (80002)
18,020 residents
- 80030
Westminster (80030)
15,329 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 80212 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 80212 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
- 80002
Arvada (80002)
$93,362 median income
- 80003
Arvada (80003)
$91,464 median income
- 80033
Wheat Ridge (80033)
$89,627 median income
- 80221
Denver (80221)
$86,810 median income
- 80204
Denver (80204)
$84,829 median income
- 80214
Denver (80214)
$75,575 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 80212 ranks the highest of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80211 | Denver, CO | 31,583 | 1.5 mi |
| 80214 | Denver, CO | 24,821 | 2.4 mi |
| 80033 | Wheat Ridge, CO | 23,969 | 2.9 mi |
| 80204 | Denver, CO | 31,493 | 2.9 mi |
| 80003 | Arvada, CO | 35,384 | 3.9 mi |
| 80030 | Westminster, CO | 15,329 | 4.1 mi |
| 80202 | Denver, CO | 10,148 | 3.0 mi |
| 80002 | Arvada, CO | 18,020 | 3.5 mi |
| 80294 | Denver, CO | 0 | 3.5 mi |
| 80221 | Denver, CO | 37,779 | 3.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 80212, 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 (18,051 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 80212 in?
ZIP code 80212 (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 80212?
ZIP code 80212 in Denver, CO has a population of 18,051 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 80212?
The median household income in ZIP 80212 is $124,972, which is 64% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 80212?
The median home value in ZIP 80212 is $744,500, which is 168% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 80212?
The largest racial group in ZIP 80212 is White at 80.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 18.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 80212?
ZIP code 80212 has 801 business establishments employing approximately 5,591 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 80212?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 80212 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (183), Accommodation and food services (85), Real estate and rental and leasing (81). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 80212?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 80212 increased by 2.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 285%. 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 80212?
In ZIP code 80212, 79.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 65.4% 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 80212?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 80212 is 23.7 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 80212?
In ZIP code 80212, approximately 66.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 33.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 80212?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 80212 is 9.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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