ZIP Code 80220

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Denver · Denver County · Colorado

Population
33,529

2,472/sq mi

Median income
$106,054

▲ 39% vs US

higher than 85% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$805,400

▲ 190% vs US

higher than 96% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
66.4%

Median age 37.7

Land area
13.6 sq mi

Denver

ZIP code 80220 in Denver, Colorado has a population of 33,529. The median household income is $106,054, which is 39% above the national average. Median home value is $805,400, 190% above the US average. 66.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 80220 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 13.6 square miles in Denver, Denver County, Colorado. The area is home to 33,529 residents, producing a population density of 2,472 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 80220 against Colorado and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 80220 sits at $106,054 (20% above the Colorado average), while per-capita income is $82,503. The poverty rate stands at 10.1% and the unemployment rate at 4.4%. On housing, the median home value is $805,400 (66% above the state average) with median rent at $1,639 per month, and 56.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 80220 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 66.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.7, 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 80220 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 80220

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 80220.

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 80220, 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

33,529

Population

13.6

Area (sq mi)

2,472

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 80220?

37.7

Median Age

50.4%

Male

49.6%

Female

12.6%

Foreign-Born

White 67.6%
African American 9.5%
Asian 3.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.8%
Hispanic or Latino 16.5%

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?

$106,054

Median Household Income

+20% vs state

$82,503

Per Capita Income

10.1%

Poverty Rate

4.4%

Unemployment Rate

23.6 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 74.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 66.4%

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

What does housing look like?

17,861

Total Housing Units

16,930

Occupied Units

931

Vacant Units

2.18

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 56.9%
Renter 43.1%

$805,400

Median Home Value

+66% vs state

$1,639

Median Rent

1955

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

+0.7%

YoY Change (2024)

306

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+206%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 80220 have increased 0.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +206% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.4% 237
2021 +10.9% 263
2022 +13.3% 298
2023 +2.0% 304
2024 +0.7% 306

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 899 business establishments in ZIP 80220, employing approximately 7,699 people with a combined annual payroll of $504,533,000.

899

Businesses

7,699

Employees

$504.5M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 175 19.5%
Health care and social assistance 173 19.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 93 10.3%
Retail trade 85 9.4%
Accommodation and food services 84 9.3%
Other services (except public administration) 84 9.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 44 4.9%
Construction 32 3.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 29 3.2%
Wholesale trade 23 2.6%
Finance and insurance 23 2.6%
Educational services 23 2.6%
Information 16 1.8%
Manufacturing 7 0.8%
Transportation and warehousing 5 0.6%
Management of companies and enterprises 3 0.3%

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 80220 vs 80207 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
80207 Denver, CO 21,216 2.0 mi
80206 Denver, CO 21,521 1.9 mi
80230 Denver, CO 7,559 1.7 mi
80246 Denver, CO 12,875 2.2 mi
80224 Denver, CO 17,256 3.2 mi
80218 Denver, CO 17,928 2.9 mi
80010 Aurora, CO 39,728 2.9 mi
80203 Denver, CO 18,839 3.5 mi
80247 Denver, CO 25,449 3.1 mi
80205 Denver, CO 29,221 3.0 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 80220 in?
ZIP code 80220 (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 80220?
ZIP code 80220 in Denver, CO has a population of 33,529 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 80220?
The median household income in ZIP 80220 is $106,054, which is 39% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 80220?
The median home value in ZIP 80220 is $805,400, which is 190% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 80220?
The largest racial group in ZIP 80220 is White at 67.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 16.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 80220?
ZIP code 80220 has 899 business establishments employing approximately 7,699 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 80220?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 80220 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (175), Health care and social assistance (173), Real estate and rental and leasing (93). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 80220?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 80220 increased by 0.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 206%. 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 80220?
In ZIP code 80220, 74.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 66.4% 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 80220?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 80220 is 23.6 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 80220?
In ZIP code 80220, approximately 56.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 43.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 80220?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 80220 is 10.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Denver, CO

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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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