PlainZIP

Denver, CO · standard

ZIP Code 80221

Adams County, Colorado - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

37,779
1,606/sq mi
$86,810
Median income
$472,900
Median home value
32.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Denver pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 30%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 15%
home value, US ZIPs
1,606
people per sq mi
71%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 80221 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 80221 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Denver, Adams County, Colorado, with 37,779 residents across 23.5 square miles, a density of 1,606 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.

ZIP 80221 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $86,810 (2% below the Colorado average), while per-capita income is $40,436. 10.9% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 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 solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 32.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.9, and the average commute is 28 minutes. To put 80221 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Adams County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 80221

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Denver, CO

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 80221.

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 80221, 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

37,779

Population

23.5

Area (sq mi)

1,606

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 80221?

34.9

Median Age

50.5%

Male

49.5%

Female

15.8%

Foreign-Born

White 49.3%
African American 1.5%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.6%
Two or More Ethnicities 30.0%
Hispanic or Latino 55.0%

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

How ZIP 80221 ranks nationally

Denver, CO household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$86,810 Top 30% higher than 70% 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 61.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 32.1%

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

Owner 70.5%
Renter 29.5%

$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 80221 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 80221 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 80221 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 80221 ranks #5 of 9 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Adams County

80229 standard
Denver, CO
Pop: 49,598
80233 standard
Denver, CO
Pop: 45,386
80022 standard
Commerce City, CO
Pop: 42,699
80031 standard
Westminster, CO
Pop: 33,932
80601 standard
Brighton, CO
Pop: 33,833
80241 standard
Thornton, CO
Pop: 31,746

Related Areas

Adams County Denver, CO Colorado

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 80221 in? ▼
ZIP code 80221 (Denver) is located in Adams County, Colorado. Adams County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/adams-co.
What is the population of ZIP code 80221? ▼
ZIP code 80221 in Denver, CO has a population of 37,779 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 80221? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 80221 is $86,810, which is 14% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 80221? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 80221 is $472,900, which is 70% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 80221? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 80221 is White at 49.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 55.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 80221? ▼
ZIP code 80221 has 861 business establishments employing approximately 13,526 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 80221? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 80221 are: Construction (160), Retail trade (108), Professional, scientific, and technical services (77). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 80221? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 80221 increased by 3.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 212%. 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 80221? ▼
In ZIP code 80221, 61.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 32.1% 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 80221? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 80221 is 28.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 80221? ▼
In ZIP code 80221, approximately 70.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 80221? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 80221 is 10.9% 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.