ZIP Code 80221
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Denver · Adams County · Colorado
- Population
- 37,779
- Median income
- $86,810
- Median home value
- $472,900
- Bachelor's or higher
- 32.1%
- Land area
- 23.5 sq mi
1,606/sq mi
▲ 14% vs US
higher than 70% of US ZIPs
▲ 70% vs US
higher than 85% of US ZIPs
Median age 34.9
Denver
ZIP code 80221 in Denver, Colorado has a population of 37,779. The median household income is $86,810, which is 14% above the national average. Median home value is $472,900, 70% above the US average. 32.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 80221 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 23.5 square miles in Denver, Adams County, Colorado. The area is home to 37,779 residents, producing a population density of 1,606 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 80221 against Colorado and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 80221 sits at $86,810 (2% below the Colorado average), while per-capita income is $40,436. The poverty rate stands at 10.9% and the unemployment rate at 5.9%. On housing, the median home value is $472,900 (2% below the state average) with median rent at $1,666 per month, and 70.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 80221 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 32.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.9, and the average commute is 28 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Adams County, so you can benchmark 80221 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 80221
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 80221.
- Construction
Construction
160 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
108 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
77 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
72 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
68 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 80221, 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
37,779
Population
23.5
Area (sq mi)
1,606
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 80221?
34.9
Median Age
50.5%
Male
49.5%
Female
15.8%
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?
$86,810
Median Household Income
-2% vs state
$40,436
Per Capita Income
10.9%
Poverty Rate
5.9%
Unemployment Rate
28.2 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
15,677
Total Housing Units
15,084
Occupied Units
593
Vacant Units
2.57
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$472,900
Median Home Value
-2% vs state
$1,666
Median Rent
1966
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
+3.7%
YoY Change (2024)
312
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+212%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 80221 have increased 3.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +212% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.1% | 229 |
| 2021 | +13.5% | 260 |
| 2022 | +17.1% | 304 |
| 2023 | -1.2% | 301 |
| 2024 | +3.7% | 312 |
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 861 business establishments in ZIP 80221, employing approximately 13,526 people with a combined annual payroll of $769,271,000.
861
Businesses
13,526
Employees
$769.3M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 160 | 18.6% |
| Retail trade | 108 | 12.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 77 | 8.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 72 | 8.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 68 | 7.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 59 | 6.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 56 | 6.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 51 | 5.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 50 | 5.8% |
| Information | 35 | 4.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 35 | 4.1% |
| Manufacturing | 34 | 4.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 27 | 3.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 15 | 1.7% |
| Educational services | 10 | 1.2% |
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 80221 vs 80030 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80030 | Westminster, CO | 15,329 | 1.8 mi |
| 80260 | Denver, CO | 31,412 | 3.6 mi |
| 80211 | Denver, CO | 31,583 | 3.4 mi |
| 80003 | Arvada, CO | 35,384 | 3.0 mi |
| 80202 | Denver, CO | 10,148 | 4.4 mi |
| 80216 | Denver, CO | 10,924 | 3.4 mi |
| 80212 | Denver, CO | 18,051 | 3.7 mi |
| 80294 | Denver, CO | 0 | 4.7 mi |
| 80293 | Denver, CO | 0 | 4.9 mi |
| 80204 | Denver, CO | 31,493 | 5.6 mi |
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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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