Denver, CO · standard
ZIP Code 80214
Jefferson County, Colorado - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 24,821
- 2,082/sq mi High-density area
- $75,575
- Median income Near-median income area
- $559,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 40.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Denver pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a suburban-density, renter-heavy area.
- Top 44%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 11%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 2,082
- people per sq mi
- 40%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 80214 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 80214 (Denver, CO) rose +2.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 339.3 in 2023 to 347.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 80214 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Denver, Jefferson County, Colorado, with 24,821 residents across 11.9 square miles, a density of 2,082 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
ZIP 80214 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $75,575 (15% below the average Colorado ZIP), while per-capita income is $48,319. The poverty rate is 16.5%, with unemployment at 5.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $559,100 (15% above the average Colorado ZIP), with only 39.9% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $1,627.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 40.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Jefferson County, so 80214 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 80214
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Denver, CO
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 80214.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
115 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
110 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
106 establishments
- Construction
Construction
100 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
90 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 80214, 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
24,821
Population
11.9
Area (sq mi)
2,082
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 80214?
35.0
Median Age
50.5%
Male
49.5%
Female
10.7%
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?
$75,575
Median Household Income
-15% vs state ZIP avg
$48,319
Per Capita Income
16.5%
Poverty Rate
5.5%
Unemployment Rate
26.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 80214 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)
$75,575 40th percentile higher than 40% 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
13,812housing units
13,812
Total Housing Units
12,721
Occupied Units
1,091
Vacant Units
2.04
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$559,100
Median Home Value
+15% vs state ZIP avg
$1,627
Median Rent
1969
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
+2.5%
YoY Change (2024)
348
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+248%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 80214 have increased 2.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +248% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.3% | 255 |
| 2021 | +13.7% | 290 |
| 2022 | +14.4% | 332 |
| 2023 | +2.2% | 339 |
| 2024 | +2.5% | 348 |
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 866 business establishments in ZIP 80214, employing approximately 9,587 people with a combined annual payroll of $427,284,000.
866
Businesses
9,587
Employees
$427.3M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 115 | 13.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 110 | 12.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 106 | 12.2% |
| Construction | 100 | 11.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 90 | 10.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 90 | 10.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 70 | 8.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 50 | 5.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 34 | 3.9% |
| Manufacturing | 26 | 3.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 23 | 2.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 20 | 2.3% |
| Information | 15 | 1.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 8 | 0.9% |
| Educational services | 6 | 0.7% |
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 80214 vs 80215 →
ZIP 80214 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 80219
Denver (80219)
61,296 residents
- 80211
Denver (80211)
31,583 residents
- 80204
Denver (80204)
31,493 residents
- 80226
Denver (80226)
30,930 residents
- 80214
Denver (80214)
24,821 residents
- 80033 23,969
Wheat Ridge (80033)
23,969 residents
- 80232 21,411
Denver (80232)
21,411 residents
- 80212 18,051
Denver (80212)
18,051 residents
- 80215 17,843
Denver (80215)
17,843 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 80214 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 80214 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
- 80232
Denver (80232)
$96,217 median income
- 80033
Wheat Ridge (80033)
$89,627 median income
- 80215
Denver (80215)
$85,190 median income
- 80204
Denver (80204)
$84,829 median income
- 80226
Denver (80226)
$82,300 median income
- 80214
Denver (80214)
$75,575 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 80214 ranks #9 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80215 | Denver, CO | 17,843 | 2.4 mi |
| 80226 | Denver, CO | 30,930 | 2.4 mi |
| 80212 | Denver, CO | 18,051 | 2.4 mi |
| 80204 | Denver, CO | 31,493 | 2.7 mi |
| 80033 | Wheat Ridge, CO | 23,969 | 2.7 mi |
| 80232 | Denver, CO | 21,411 | 3.8 mi |
| 80211 | Denver, CO | 31,583 | 3.2 mi |
| 80202 | Denver, CO | 10,148 | 4.0 mi |
| 80219 | Denver, CO | 61,296 | 3.8 mi |
| 80293 | Denver, CO | 0 | 4.3 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 80214, 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 (24,821 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 80214 in?
ZIP code 80214 (Denver) is located in Jefferson County, Colorado. Jefferson County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/jefferson-co.
What is the population of ZIP code 80214?
ZIP code 80214 in Denver, CO has a population of 24,821 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 80214?
The median household income in ZIP 80214 is $75,575, which is 1% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 80214?
The median home value in ZIP 80214 is $559,100, which is 101% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 80214?
The largest racial group in ZIP 80214 is White at 67.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 35.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 80214?
ZIP code 80214 has 866 business establishments employing approximately 9,587 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 80214?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 80214 are: Retail trade (115), Health care and social assistance (110), Professional, scientific, and technical services (106). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 80214?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 80214 increased by 2.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 248%. 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 80214?
In ZIP code 80214, 64.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 40.8% 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 80214?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 80214 is 26.7 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 80214?
In ZIP code 80214, approximately 39.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 60.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 80214?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 80214 is 16.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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