ZIP Code 80222

standard

Source:

Denver · Denver County · Colorado

Population
20,073

1,955/sq mi

Median income
$86,472

▲ 13% vs US

higher than 70% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$623,400

▲ 124% vs US

higher than 92% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
58.8%

Median age 37.9

Land area
10.3 sq mi

Denver

ZIP code 80222 in Denver, Colorado has a population of 20,073. The median household income is $86,472, which is 13% above the national average. Median home value is $623,400, 124% above the US average. 58.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 80222 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 10.3 square miles in Denver, Denver County, Colorado. The area is home to 20,073 residents, producing a population density of 1,955 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 80222 against Colorado and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 80222 sits at $86,472 (2% below the Colorado average), while per-capita income is $63,856. The poverty rate stands at 7.1% and the unemployment rate at 4.7%. On housing, the median home value is $623,400 (29% above the state average) with median rent at $1,782 per month, and 44.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 80222 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 58.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.9, 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 80222 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 80222

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 80222.

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 80222, 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

20,073

Population

10.3

Area (sq mi)

1,955

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
Get an A-F grade across income, safety, housing, rent, education, commute, and childcare for this ZIP code.
View Scorecard →

Who lives in ZIP 80222?

37.9

Median Age

51.9%

Male

48.1%

Female

15.7%

Foreign-Born

White 70.4%
African American 3.7%
Asian 4.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 13.6%
Hispanic or Latino 16.9%

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?

$86,472

Median Household Income

-2% vs state

$63,856

Per Capita Income

7.1%

Poverty Rate

4.7%

Unemployment Rate

23.3 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 72.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 58.8%

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

What does housing look like?

11,912

Total Housing Units

11,458

Occupied Units

454

Vacant Units

2.01

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 44.3%
Renter 55.7%

$623,400

Median Home Value

+29% vs state

$1,782

Median Rent

1967

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

-0.2%

YoY Change (2024)

320

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+220%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 80222 have decreased 0.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +220% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.1% 244
2021 +11.4% 272
2022 +16.3% 316
2023 +1.3% 320
2024 -0.2% 320

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 1,477 business establishments in ZIP 80222, employing approximately 19,908 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,187,632,000.

1,477

Businesses

19,908

Employees

$1.2B

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 259 17.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 230 15.6%
Other services (except public administration) 152 10.3%
Finance and insurance 149 10.1%
Retail trade 141 9.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 127 8.6%
Accommodation and food services 114 7.7%
Construction 73 4.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 73 4.9%
Educational services 33 2.2%
Wholesale trade 31 2.1%
Information 25 1.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 19 1.3%
Manufacturing 16 1.1%
Transportation and warehousing 14 0.9%
Management of companies and enterprises 13 0.9%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 4 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 80222 vs 80224 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
80224 Denver, CO 17,256 1.4 mi
80246 Denver, CO 12,875 2.3 mi
80231 Denver, CO 32,127 2.1 mi
80210 Denver, CO 33,946 1.9 mi
80237 Denver, CO 17,569 2.6 mi
80113 Englewood, CO 20,562 2.7 mi
80247 Denver, CO 25,449 3.0 mi
80209 Denver, CO 21,526 3.1 mi
80220 Denver, CO 33,529 4.4 mi
80206 Denver, CO 21,521 4.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Denver County

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 80222 in?
ZIP code 80222 (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 80222?
ZIP code 80222 in Denver, CO has a population of 20,073 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 80222?
The median household income in ZIP 80222 is $86,472, which is 13% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 80222?
The median home value in ZIP 80222 is $623,400, which is 124% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 80222?
The largest racial group in ZIP 80222 is White at 70.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 16.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 80222?
ZIP code 80222 has 1,477 business establishments employing approximately 19,908 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 80222?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 80222 are: Health care and social assistance (259), Professional, scientific, and technical services (230), Other services (except public administration) (152). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 80222?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 80222 decreased by 0.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 220%. 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 80222?
In ZIP code 80222, 72.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 58.8% 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 80222?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 80222 is 23.3 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 80222?
In ZIP code 80222, approximately 44.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 55.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 80222?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 80222 is 7.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

ZIP Code Research Guides

Official Data Resources for Denver, CO

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

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.

PlainZIP is not affiliated with the U.S. Census Bureau or any government agency.