ZIP Code 80216

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Denver · Denver County · Colorado

Population
10,924

401/sq mi

Median income
$82,143

▲ 8% vs US

higher than 65% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$425,700

▲ 53% vs US

higher than 82% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
38.3%

Median age 29.8

Land area
27.3 sq mi

Denver

ZIP code 80216 in Denver, Colorado has a population of 10,924. The median household income is $82,143, which is 8% above the national average. Median home value is $425,700, 53% above the US average. 38.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 80216 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 27.3 square miles in Denver, Denver County, Colorado. The area is home to 10,924 residents, producing a population density of 401 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 80216 against Colorado and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 80216 sits at $82,143 (7% below the Colorado average), while per-capita income is $42,168. The poverty rate stands at 25.2% and the unemployment rate at 6.1%. On housing, the median home value is $425,700 (12% below the state average) with median rent at $1,953 per month, and 25.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 80216 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 38.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 29.8, 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 80216 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 80216

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 80216.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

10,924

Population

27.3

Area (sq mi)

401

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 80216?

29.8

Median Age

52.9%

Male

47.1%

Female

20.8%

Foreign-Born

White 43.4%
African American 9.8%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.3%
Two or More Ethnicities 20.6%
Hispanic or Latino 49.5%

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

$42,168

Per Capita Income

25.2%

Poverty Rate

6.1%

Unemployment Rate

24.4 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 57.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 38.3%

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

What does housing look like?

7,573

Total Housing Units

6,854

Occupied Units

719

Vacant Units

2.28

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 25.5%
Renter 74.5%

$425,700

Median Home Value

-12% vs state

$1,953

Median Rent

2009

Median Year Built

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

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 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

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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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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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