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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
$124,972
Median income
$744,500
Median home value
65.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Colorado average), while per-capita income is $82,860. The poverty rate stands at 9.4% and the unemployment rate at 3.7%. Median home value sits at $744,500 (54% above the state average), median rent at $1,799 a month, and owner-occupancy at 66.8%.

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. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Denver County, so you can benchmark 80212 against its immediate geography rather than a 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 80212

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Denver, CO

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 80212.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 80212?

38.1

Median Age

48.2%

Male

51.8%

Female

6.3%

Foreign-Born

White 80.6%
African American 1.2%
Asian 2.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.2%
Hispanic or Latino 18.0%

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

$82,860

Per Capita Income

9.4%

Poverty Rate

3.7%

Unemployment Rate

23.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 80212 ranks nationally

Denver, CO household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$124,972 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 79.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 65.4%

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

What does housing look like?

10,735

Total Housing Units

10,212

Occupied Units

523

Vacant Units

2.02

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 66.8%
Renter 33.2%

$744,500

Median Home Value

+54% vs state

$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

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ZIP 80212 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 80212 ranks #7 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 80212 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 80212 ranks the highest 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
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

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Pop: 32,127
80211 standard
Denver, CO
Pop: 31,583

Related Areas

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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.

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