Denver, CO · standard
ZIP Code 80216
Denver County, Colorado - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 10,924
- 401/sq mi High-density area
- $82,143
- Median income Near-median income area
- $425,700
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 38.3%
- 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 low-density, renter-heavy area.
- Top 35%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 18%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 401
- people per sq mi
- 26%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 80216 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 80216 (Denver, CO) fell -4.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 354.5 in 2023 to 340.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 80216 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Denver, Denver County, Colorado, home to 10,924 residents across 27.3 square miles, a density of 401 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
ZIP 80216 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $82,143 (7% below the average Colorado ZIP), while per-capita income is $42,168. The poverty rate is 25.2%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Median home value is $425,700 (12% below the average Colorado ZIP) and median rent is $1,953; 25.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 38.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 29.8, 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 80216 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 80216
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Denver, CO
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 80216.
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
298 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
169 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
151 establishments
- Construction
Construction
150 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
128 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 80216, 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
10,924
Population
27.3
Area (sq mi)
401
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 80216?
29.8
Median Age
52.9%
Male
47.1%
Female
20.8%
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?
$82,143
Median Household Income
-7% vs state ZIP avg
$42,168
Per Capita Income
25.2%
Poverty Rate
6.1%
Unemployment Rate
24.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 80216 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)
$82,143 46th percentile higher than 46% 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
7,573housing units
7,573
Total Housing Units
6,854
Occupied Units
719
Vacant Units
2.28
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$425,700
Median Home Value
-12% vs state ZIP avg
$1,953
Median Rent
2009
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
-4.0%
YoY Change (2024)
340
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+240%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 80216 have decreased 4.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +240% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.0% | 263 |
| 2021 | +11.9% | 294 |
| 2022 | +24.0% | 365 |
| 2023 | -2.8% | 355 |
| 2024 | -4.0% | 340 |
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 1,498 business establishments in ZIP 80216, employing approximately 38,527 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,695,486,000.
1,498
Businesses
38,527
Employees
$2.7B
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Wholesale trade | 298 | 19.9% |
| Manufacturing | 169 | 11.3% |
| Retail trade | 151 | 10.1% |
| Construction | 150 | 10.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 128 | 8.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 111 | 7.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 107 | 7.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 86 | 5.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 76 | 5.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 73 | 4.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 40 | 2.7% |
| Information | 29 | 1.9% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 21 | 1.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 20 | 1.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 19 | 1.3% |
| Educational services | 13 | 0.9% |
| Utilities | 3 | 0.2% |
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 80216 vs 80205 →
ZIP 80216 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 80229
Denver (80229)
49,598 residents
- 80205
Denver (80205)
29,221 residents
- 80206
Denver (80206)
21,521 residents
- 80207
Denver (80207)
21,216 residents
- 80218 17,928
Denver (80218)
17,928 residents
- 80216 10,924
Denver (80216)
10,924 residents
- 80202 10,148
Denver (80202)
10,148 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 80216 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 80216 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 80207
Denver (80207)
$115,542 median income
- 80202
Denver (80202)
$114,151 median income
- 80205
Denver (80205)
$104,836 median income
- 80290
Denver (80290)
$103,428 median income
- 80206
Denver (80206)
$101,594 median income
- 80229
Denver (80229)
$84,203 median income
- 80216
Denver (80216)
$82,143 median income
- 80218
Denver (80218)
$81,706 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 80216 ranks #7 of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80205 | Denver, CO | 29,221 | 2.1 mi |
| 80206 | Denver, CO | 21,521 | 4.0 mi |
| 80207 | Denver, CO | 21,216 | 2.8 mi |
| 80229 | Denver, CO | 49,598 | 4.6 mi |
| 80294 | Denver, CO | 0 | 3.2 mi |
| 80218 | Denver, CO | 17,928 | 4.0 mi |
| 80290 | Denver, CO | 0 | 3.5 mi |
| 80264 | Denver, CO | 0 | 3.5 mi |
| 80293 | Denver, CO | 0 | 3.4 mi |
| 80202 | Denver, CO | 10,148 | 3.3 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 80216, 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 (10,924 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 80216 in?
ZIP code 80216 (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 80216?
ZIP code 80216 in Denver, CO has a population of 10,924 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 80216?
The median household income in ZIP 80216 is $82,143, which is 8% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 80216?
The median home value in ZIP 80216 is $425,700, which is 53% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 80216?
The largest racial group in ZIP 80216 is White at 43.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 49.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 80216?
ZIP code 80216 has 1,498 business establishments employing approximately 38,527 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 80216?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 80216 are: Wholesale trade (298), Manufacturing (169), Retail trade (151). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 80216?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 80216 decreased by 4.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 240%. 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 80216?
In ZIP code 80216, 57.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 38.3% 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 80216?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 80216 is 24.4 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 80216?
In ZIP code 80216, approximately 25.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 74.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 80216?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 80216 is 25.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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