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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
$79,151
Median income
$539,900
Median home value
50.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Colorado average), while per-capita income is $49,750. The poverty rate stands at 16.7% and the unemployment rate at 5.1%. On housing, the median home value is $539,900 (11% above the state average) with median rent at $1,677 per month, and 43.6% of occupied units 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. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Denver County, so you can benchmark 80223 against its immediate geography rather than a national average 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 80223

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Denver, CO

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 80223.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 80223?

34.6

Median Age

48.2%

Male

51.8%

Female

15.9%

Foreign-Born

White 56.1%
African American 6.3%
Asian 3.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.4%
Two or More Ethnicities 13.8%
Hispanic or Latino 40.2%

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

$49,750

Per Capita Income

16.7%

Poverty Rate

5.1%

Unemployment Rate

26.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 80223 ranks nationally

Denver, CO household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$79,151 Top 39% higher than 61% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 68.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 50.1%

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

What does housing look like?

9,646

Total Housing Units

8,907

Occupied Units

739

Vacant Units

2.15

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 43.6%
Renter 56.4%

$539,900

Median Home Value

+11% vs state

$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

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ZIP 80223 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 80223 ranks #7 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 80223 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 80223 ranks #7 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
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

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 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.

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