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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
$81,706
Median income
$676,700
Median home value
70.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 Colorado average), while per-capita income is $89,147. The poverty rate stands at 9.6% and the unemployment rate at 5.2%. Median home value sits at $676,700 (40% above the state average), median rent at $1,534 a month, and owner-occupancy at 33.0%.

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. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Denver County, so you can benchmark 80218 against its immediate geography rather than a national average 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 80218

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Denver, CO

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 80218.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 80218?

36.7

Median Age

46.9%

Male

53.1%

Female

5.3%

Foreign-Born

White 79.2%
African American 4.0%
Asian 3.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.9%
Hispanic or Latino 10.2%

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

$89,147

Per Capita Income

9.6%

Poverty Rate

5.2%

Unemployment Rate

22.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 80218 ranks nationally

Denver, CO household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$81,706 Top 36% higher than 64% 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 78.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 70.9%

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

What does housing look like?

13,330

Total Housing Units

12,534

Occupied Units

796

Vacant Units

1.49

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 33.0%
Renter 67.0%

$676,700

Median Home Value

+40% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 80218 ranks #6 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 80218 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 80218 ranks #7 of 8 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
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

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Related Areas

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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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.