Denver, CO · standard
ZIP Code 80222
Denver County, Colorado - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 20,073
- 1,955/sq mi High-density area
- $86,472
- Median income Above-median income area
- $623,400
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 58.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Denver pairs an above-median household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- Top 30%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 8%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,955
- people per sq mi
- 44%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 80222 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 80222 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Denver, Denver County, Colorado, with 20,073 residents across 10.3 square miles, a density of 1,955 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
ZIP 80222 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $86,472 (2% below the average Colorado ZIP), while per-capita income is $63,856. The poverty rate is 7.1%, with unemployment at 4.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $623,400 (29% above the average Colorado ZIP), with only 44.3% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $1,782.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 58.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.9, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Denver County, so 80222 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 80222
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Denver, CO
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 80222.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
259 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
230 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
152 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
149 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
141 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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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
Who lives in ZIP 80222?
37.9
Median Age
51.9%
Male
48.1%
Female
15.7%
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?
$86,472
Median Household Income
-2% vs state ZIP avg
$63,856
Per Capita Income
7.1%
Poverty Rate
4.7%
Unemployment Rate
23.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 80222 ranks among Colorado ZIPs
Denver, CO household income vs. every Colorado ZIP code
Median household income among 469 reporting Colorado ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$86,472 Top 47% higher than 53% of 469 Colorado ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
11,912housing units
11,912
Total Housing Units
11,458
Occupied Units
454
Vacant Units
2.01
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$623,400
Median Home Value
+29% vs state ZIP avg
$1,782
Median Rent
1967
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
-0.2%
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 80222 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 80210
Denver (80210)
33,946 residents
- 80220
Denver (80220)
33,529 residents
- 80231
Denver (80231)
32,127 residents
- 80247
Denver (80247)
25,449 residents
- 80209
Denver (80209)
21,526 residents
- 80206
Denver (80206)
21,521 residents
- 80113
Englewood (80113)
20,562 residents
- 80222
Denver (80222)
20,073 residents
- 80237
Denver (80237)
17,569 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 80222 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 80222 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 80210
Denver (80210)
$127,270 median income
- 80209
Denver (80209)
$125,733 median income
- 80220
Denver (80220)
$106,054 median income
- 80206
Denver (80206)
$101,594 median income
- 80113
Englewood (80113)
$96,590 median income
- 80222
Denver (80222)
$86,472 median income
- 80224
Denver (80224)
$86,352 median income
- 80237
Denver (80237)
$85,705 median income
- 80231
Denver (80231)
$76,502 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 80222 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 80222, both outside CO so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (20,073 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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