ZIP Code 80214
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Denver · Jefferson County · Colorado
- Population
- 24,821
- Median income
- $75,575
- Median home value
- $559,100
- Bachelor's or higher
- 40.8%
- Land area
- 11.9 sq mi
2,082/sq mi
▼ 1% vs US
higher than 56% of US ZIPs
▲ 101% vs US
higher than 89% of US ZIPs
Median age 35
Denver
ZIP code 80214 in Denver, Colorado has a population of 24,821. The median household income is $75,575, which is 1% below the national average. Median home value is $559,100, 101% above the US average. 40.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 80214 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 11.9 square miles in Denver, Jefferson County, Colorado. The area is home to 24,821 residents, producing a population density of 2,082 people per square mile, and falls within the Denver time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 80214 against Colorado and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 80214 sits at $75,575 (15% below the Colorado average), while per-capita income is $48,319. The poverty rate stands at 16.5% and the unemployment rate at 5.5%. On housing, the median home value is $559,100 (15% above the state average) with median rent at $1,627 per month, and 39.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 80214 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 40.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35, and the average commute is 27 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Jefferson County, so you can benchmark 80214 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 80214
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$48,319
Per Capita Income
16.5%
Poverty Rate
5.5%
Unemployment Rate
26.7 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
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
$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 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 |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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