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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
$86,472
Median income
$623,400
Median home value
58.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 Colorado average), while per-capita income is $63,856. Local economic indicators show a 7.1% poverty rate alongside 4.7% unemployment. 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.

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. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Denver County, letting you compare 80222 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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.

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 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

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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

How ZIP 80222 ranks nationally

Denver, CO household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$86,472 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 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)

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

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ZIP 80222 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 80222 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 80222 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 80222 ranks #6 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
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

80219 standard
Denver, CO
Pop: 61,296
80239 standard
Denver, CO
Pop: 40,512
80210 standard
Denver, CO
Pop: 33,946
80220 standard
Denver, CO
Pop: 33,529
80231 standard
Denver, CO
Pop: 32,127
80211 standard
Denver, CO
Pop: 31,583

Related Areas

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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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.