Denver, CO · standard
ZIP Code 80223
Denver County, Colorado - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 17,987
- 1,327/sq mi High-density area
- $79,151
- Median income Near-median income area
- $539,900
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 50.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Denver pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- Top 39%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 11%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,327
- people per sq mi
- 44%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 80223 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 80223 (Denver, CO) rose +1.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 322.2 in 2023 to 326.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 80223 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Denver, Denver County, Colorado, home to 17,987 residents across 13.6 square miles, a density of 1,327 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
ZIP 80223 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $79,151 (11% below the average Colorado ZIP), while per-capita income is $49,750. The poverty rate is 16.7%, with unemployment at 5.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $539,900 (11% above the average Colorado ZIP) and median rent is $1,677; 43.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 50.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.6, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Denver County, so 80223 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 80223
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Denver, CO
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 80223.
- Construction
Construction
173 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
157 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
148 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
129 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
112 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 80223, 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
17,987
Population
13.6
Area (sq mi)
1,327
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 80223?
34.6
Median Age
48.2%
Male
51.8%
Female
15.9%
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?
$79,151
Median Household Income
-11% vs state ZIP avg
$49,750
Per Capita Income
16.7%
Poverty Rate
5.1%
Unemployment Rate
26.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 80223 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)
$79,151 44th percentile higher than 44% 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
9,646housing units
9,646
Total Housing Units
8,907
Occupied Units
739
Vacant Units
2.15
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$539,900
Median Home Value
+11% vs state ZIP avg
$1,677
Median Rent
1959
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
+1.5%
YoY Change (2024)
327
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+227%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 80223 have increased 1.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +227% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.9% | 252 |
| 2021 | +11.9% | 282 |
| 2022 | +13.1% | 318 |
| 2023 | +1.2% | 322 |
| 2024 | +1.5% | 327 |
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 1,131 business establishments in ZIP 80223, employing approximately 17,631 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,196,284,000.
1,131
Businesses
17,631
Employees
$1.2B
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 173 | 15.3% |
| Manufacturing | 157 | 13.9% |
| Retail trade | 148 | 13.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 129 | 11.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 112 | 9.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 106 | 9.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 77 | 6.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 51 | 4.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 48 | 4.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 34 | 3.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 27 | 2.4% |
| Educational services | 18 | 1.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 15 | 1.3% |
| Information | 10 | 0.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 10 | 0.9% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 9 | 0.8% |
| Utilities | 5 | 0.4% |
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 80223 vs 80219 →
ZIP 80223 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 80219
Denver (80219)
61,296 residents
- 80210
Denver (80210)
33,946 residents
- 80204
Denver (80204)
31,493 residents
- 80209 21,526
Denver (80209)
21,526 residents
- 80110 20,867
Englewood (80110)
20,867 residents
- 80203 18,839
Denver (80203)
18,839 residents
- 80223 17,987
Denver (80223)
17,987 residents
- 80202 10,148
Denver (80202)
10,148 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 80223 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 80223 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
- 80202
Denver (80202)
$114,151 median income
- 80290
Denver (80290)
$103,428 median income
- 80110
Englewood (80110)
$85,900 median income
- 80204
Denver (80204)
$84,829 median income
- 80223
Denver (80223)
$79,151 median income
- 80203
Denver (80203)
$77,500 median income
- 80219
Denver (80219)
$68,415 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 80223 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80219 | Denver, CO | 61,296 | 1.7 mi |
| 80209 | Denver, CO | 21,526 | 2.0 mi |
| 80203 | Denver, CO | 18,839 | 2.7 mi |
| 80110 | Englewood, CO | 20,867 | 3.5 mi |
| 80204 | Denver, CO | 31,493 | 2.9 mi |
| 80210 | Denver, CO | 33,946 | 2.4 mi |
| 80202 | Denver, CO | 10,148 | 3.9 mi |
| 80293 | Denver, CO | 0 | 3.5 mi |
| 80264 | Denver, CO | 0 | 3.3 mi |
| 80290 | Denver, CO | 0 | 3.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 80223, 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 (17,987 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 80223 in?
ZIP code 80223 (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 80223?
ZIP code 80223 in Denver, CO has a population of 17,987 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 80223?
The median household income in ZIP 80223 is $79,151, which is 4% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 80223?
The median home value in ZIP 80223 is $539,900, which is 94% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 80223?
The largest racial group in ZIP 80223 is White at 56.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 40.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 80223?
ZIP code 80223 has 1,131 business establishments employing approximately 17,631 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 80223?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 80223 are: Construction (173), Manufacturing (157), Retail trade (148). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 80223?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 80223 increased by 1.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 227%. 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 80223?
In ZIP code 80223, 68.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 50.1% 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 80223?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 80223 is 26.0 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 80223?
In ZIP code 80223, approximately 43.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 56.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 80223?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 80223 is 16.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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