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ZIP Code 80224

Denver County, Colorado - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

17,256
2,116/sq mi
$86,352
Median income
$604,000
Median home value
60.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Denver pairs an above-median household income with top-decile home values, in a suburban-density, mixed-tenure area.

Top 31%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 9%
home value, US ZIPs
2,116
people per sq mi
58%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 80224 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 80224 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Denver, Denver County, Colorado, home to 17,256 residents across 8.2 square miles, a density of 2,116 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.

ZIP 80224 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $86,352 (3% below the Colorado average), while per-capita income is $58,111. Poverty here runs at 9.3%, with unemployment measured at 6.2%. The typical home here is valued at $604,000 (25% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,670 monthly, and 57.7% of units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 60.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.7, and the average commute is 24 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 80224, plus 6 more within Denver County, give a clearer read than the 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 80224

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Denver, CO

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 80224.

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 80224, 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

17,256

Population

8.2

Area (sq mi)

2,116

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 80224?

37.7

Median Age

45.4%

Male

54.6%

Female

15.2%

Foreign-Born

White 65.1%
African American 13.9%
Asian 3.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.4%
Hispanic or Latino 13.8%

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?

$86,352

Median Household Income

-3% vs state

$58,111

Per Capita Income

9.3%

Poverty Rate

6.2%

Unemployment Rate

23.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 80224 ranks nationally

Denver, CO household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$86,352 Top 31% higher than 69% 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 74.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 60.0%

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

What does housing look like?

9,433

Total Housing Units

8,683

Occupied Units

750

Vacant Units

2.17

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 57.7%
Renter 42.3%

$604,000

Median Home Value

+25% vs state

$1,670

Median Rent

1971

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

+2.1%

YoY Change (2024)

317

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+217%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 80224 have increased 2.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +217% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.9% 233
2021 +11.5% 260
2022 +15.0% 299
2023 +4.0% 311
2024 +2.1% 317

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 542 business establishments in ZIP 80224, employing approximately 5,913 people with a combined annual payroll of $278,207,000.

542

Businesses

5,913

Employees

$278.2M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 116 21.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 109 20.1%
Other services (except public administration) 53 9.8%
Accommodation and food services 42 7.8%
Retail trade 40 7.4%
Finance and insurance 31 5.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 31 5.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 27 5.0%
Construction 22 4.1%
Wholesale trade 14 2.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 14 2.6%
Educational services 12 2.2%
Information 11 2.0%
Transportation and warehousing 10 1.9%
Manufacturing 6 1.1%
Management of companies and enterprises 3 0.6%

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 80224 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 80224 ranks #9 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 80224 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 80224 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
80222 Denver, CO 20,073 1.4 mi
80246 Denver, CO 12,875 1.6 mi
80247 Denver, CO 25,449 1.7 mi
80231 Denver, CO 32,127 1.7 mi
80220 Denver, CO 33,529 3.2 mi
80230 Denver, CO 7,559 2.5 mi
80237 Denver, CO 17,569 3.3 mi
80210 Denver, CO 33,946 2.8 mi
80209 Denver, CO 21,526 3.2 mi
80207 Denver, CO 21,216 5.2 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

Denver County Denver, CO Colorado

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 80224 in? ▼
ZIP code 80224 (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 80224? ▼
ZIP code 80224 in Denver, CO has a population of 17,256 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 80224? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 80224 is $86,352, which is 13% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 80224? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 80224 is $604,000, which is 117% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 80224? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 80224 is White at 65.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 13.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 80224? ▼
ZIP code 80224 has 542 business establishments employing approximately 5,913 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 80224? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 80224 are: Health care and social assistance (116), Professional, scientific, and technical services (109), Other services (except public administration) (53). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 80224? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 80224 increased by 2.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 217%. 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 80224? ▼
In ZIP code 80224, 74.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 60.0% 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 80224? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 80224 is 23.8 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 80224? ▼
In ZIP code 80224, approximately 57.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 42.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 80224? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 80224 is 9.3% 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.