Denver, CO · standard
ZIP Code 80218
Denver County, Colorado - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 17,928
- 4,334/sq mi High-density area
- $81,706
- Median income Near-median income area
- $676,700
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 70.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Denver pairs an above-median household income with top-decile home values, in a suburban-density, renter-heavy area.
- Top 36%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 7%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 4,334
- people per sq mi
- 33%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 80218 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 80218 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Denver, Denver County, Colorado, home to 17,928 residents across 4.1 square miles, a density of 4,334 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
ZIP 80218 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $81,706 (8% below the average Colorado ZIP), while per-capita income is $89,147. The poverty rate is 9.6%, with unemployment at 5.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $676,700 (40% above the average Colorado ZIP), with only 33.0% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $1,534.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 70.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.7, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Denver County, so 80218 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 80218
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Denver, CO
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 80218.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
191 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
177 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
85 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
77 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
77 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 80218, 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
17,928
Population
4.1
Area (sq mi)
4,334
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 80218?
36.7
Median Age
46.9%
Male
53.1%
Female
5.3%
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?
$81,706
Median Household Income
-8% vs state ZIP avg
$89,147
Per Capita Income
9.6%
Poverty Rate
5.2%
Unemployment Rate
22.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 80218 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)
$81,706 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
13,330housing units
13,330
Total Housing Units
12,534
Occupied Units
796
Vacant Units
1.49
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$676,700
Median Home Value
+40% vs state ZIP avg
$1,534
Median Rent
1959
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
+0.4%
YoY Change (2024)
288
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+188%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 80218 have increased 0.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +188% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +0.5% | 226 |
| 2021 | +5.3% | 238 |
| 2022 | +13.8% | 271 |
| 2023 | +5.7% | 287 |
| 2024 | +0.4% | 288 |
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 803 business establishments in ZIP 80218, employing approximately 10,369 people with a combined annual payroll of $894,302,000.
803
Businesses
10,369
Employees
$894.3M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 191 | 23.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 177 | 22.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 85 | 10.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 77 | 9.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 77 | 9.6% |
| Retail trade | 42 | 5.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 29 | 3.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 29 | 3.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 27 | 3.4% |
| Educational services | 16 | 2.0% |
| Construction | 15 | 1.9% |
| Information | 15 | 1.9% |
| Manufacturing | 9 | 1.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 6 | 0.8% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 0.4% |
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 80218 vs 80203 →
ZIP 80218 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 80204
Denver (80204)
31,493 residents
- 80205
Denver (80205)
29,221 residents
- 80209
Denver (80209)
21,526 residents
- 80206
Denver (80206)
21,521 residents
- 80203
Denver (80203)
18,839 residents
- 80218
Denver (80218)
17,928 residents
- 80202 10,148
Denver (80202)
10,148 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 80218 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 80218 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 80209
Denver (80209)
$125,733 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
- 80204
Denver (80204)
$84,829 median income
- 80218
Denver (80218)
$81,706 median income
- 80203
Denver (80203)
$77,500 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 80218 ranks #7 of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80203 | Denver, CO | 18,839 | 0.6 mi |
| 80206 | Denver, CO | 21,521 | 1.0 mi |
| 80264 | Denver, CO | 0 | 1.1 mi |
| 80290 | Denver, CO | 0 | 1.3 mi |
| 80209 | Denver, CO | 21,526 | 1.7 mi |
| 80293 | Denver, CO | 0 | 1.5 mi |
| 80205 | Denver, CO | 29,221 | 2.0 mi |
| 80294 | Denver, CO | 0 | 1.6 mi |
| 80202 | Denver, CO | 10,148 | 2.0 mi |
| 80204 | Denver, CO | 31,493 | 2.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 80218, 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 (17,928 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 80218 in?
ZIP code 80218 (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 80218?
ZIP code 80218 in Denver, CO has a population of 17,928 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 80218?
The median household income in ZIP 80218 is $81,706, which is 7% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 80218?
The median home value in ZIP 80218 is $676,700, which is 143% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 80218?
The largest racial group in ZIP 80218 is White at 79.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 80218?
ZIP code 80218 has 803 business establishments employing approximately 10,369 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 80218?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 80218 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (191), Health care and social assistance (177), Real estate and rental and leasing (85). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 80218?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 80218 increased by 0.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 188%. 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 80218?
In ZIP code 80218, 78.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 70.9% 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 80218?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 80218 is 22.8 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 80218?
In ZIP code 80218, approximately 33.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 67.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 80218?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 80218 is 9.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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