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Denver, CO · standard

ZIP Code 80215

Jefferson County, Colorado - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

17,843
1,239/sq mi
$85,190
Median income
$650,100
Median home value
50.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Denver pairs an above-median household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

Top 32%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 8%
home value, US ZIPs
1,239
people per sq mi
57%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 80215 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 80215 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Denver, Jefferson County, Colorado, home to 17,843 residents across 14.4 square miles, a density of 1,239 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.

ZIP 80215 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $85,190 (4% below the Colorado average), while per-capita income is $53,944. 9.9% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 6.5%. Housing costs here run $650,100 for a typical home value (34% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,785 a month; 57.2% of homes are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 50.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.1, and the average commute is 24 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Jefferson County, letting you compare 80215 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 80215

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Denver, CO

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 80215.

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 80215, 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

17,843

Population

14.4

Area (sq mi)

1,239

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 80215?

39.1

Median Age

50.4%

Male

49.6%

Female

6.8%

Foreign-Born

White 77.9%
African American 0.7%
Asian 2.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.7%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.3%
Hispanic or Latino 17.0%

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?

$85,190

Median Household Income

-4% vs state

$53,944

Per Capita Income

9.9%

Poverty Rate

6.5%

Unemployment Rate

24.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 80215 ranks nationally

Denver, CO household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$85,190 Top 32% higher than 68% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $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 68.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 50.2%

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

What does housing look like?

9,231

Total Housing Units

8,726

Occupied Units

505

Vacant Units

2.24

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 57.2%
Renter 42.8%

$650,100

Median Home Value

+34% vs state

$1,785

Median Rent

1968

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

+2.8%

YoY Change (2024)

309

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+209%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 80215 have increased 2.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +209% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.1% 220
2021 +12.4% 247
2022 +16.9% 289
2023 +4.2% 301
2024 +2.8% 309

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 805 business establishments in ZIP 80215, employing approximately 13,412 people with a combined annual payroll of $966,776,000.

805

Businesses

13,412

Employees

$966.8M

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 133 16.5%
Construction 101 12.6%
Retail trade 98 12.2%
Health care and social assistance 93 11.6%
Other services (except public administration) 74 9.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 69 8.6%
Accommodation and food services 57 7.1%
Finance and insurance 40 5.0%
Wholesale trade 31 3.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 31 3.9%
Manufacturing 19 2.4%
Transportation and warehousing 13 1.6%
Educational services 13 1.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 13 1.6%
Information 7 0.9%
Management of companies and enterprises 6 0.8%
Utilities 4 0.5%

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 80215 vs 80033 →

ZIP 80215 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 80215 ranks #0 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 80215 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 80215 ranks #8 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
80033 Wheat Ridge, CO 23,969 2.1 mi
80214 Denver, CO 24,821 2.4 mi
80226 Denver, CO 30,930 2.6 mi
80002 Arvada, CO 18,020 3.6 mi
80004 Arvada, CO 35,892 4.9 mi
80232 Denver, CO 21,411 4.1 mi
80228 Denver, CO 30,138 4.3 mi
80212 Denver, CO 18,051 4.1 mi
80419 Golden, CO 0 4.7 mi
80227 Denver, CO 33,667 5.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Jefferson County

80123 standard
Littleton, CO
Pop: 44,795
80127 standard
Littleton, CO
Pop: 42,597
80401 standard
Golden, CO
Pop: 39,378
80004 standard
Arvada, CO
Pop: 35,892
80003 standard
Arvada, CO
Pop: 35,384
80128 standard
Littleton, CO
Pop: 34,988

Related Areas

Jefferson County Denver, CO Colorado

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 80215 in? ▼
ZIP code 80215 (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 80215? ▼
ZIP code 80215 in Denver, CO has a population of 17,843 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 80215? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 80215 is $85,190, which is 12% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 80215? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 80215 is $650,100, which is 134% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 80215? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 80215 is White at 77.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 17.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 80215? ▼
ZIP code 80215 has 805 business establishments employing approximately 13,412 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 80215? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 80215 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (133), Construction (101), Retail trade (98). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 80215? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 80215 increased by 2.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 209%. 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 80215? ▼
In ZIP code 80215, 68.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 50.2% 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 80215? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 80215 is 24.0 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 80215? ▼
In ZIP code 80215, approximately 57.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 42.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 80215? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 80215 is 9.9% 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.