Denver, CO · standard
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 High-density area
- $86,352
- Median income Above-median income area
- $604,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 60.0%
- 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 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 80224 (Denver, CO) rose +2.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 310.8 in 2023 to 317.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Colorado ZIP), while per-capita income is $58,111. The poverty rate is 9.3%, with unemployment at 6.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $604,000 (25% above the average Colorado ZIP) and median rent is $1,670; 57.7% of occupied homes 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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Denver County, so 80224 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 80224
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Denver, CO
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 80224.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
116 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
109 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
53 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 42
Accommodation and food services
42 establishments
- Retail trade 40
Retail trade
40 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 80224?
37.7
Median Age
45.4%
Male
54.6%
Female
15.2%
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?
$86,352
Median Household Income
-3% vs state ZIP avg
$58,111
Per Capita Income
9.3%
Poverty Rate
6.2%
Unemployment Rate
23.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 80224 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)
$86,352 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
9,433housing units
9,433
Total Housing Units
8,683
Occupied Units
750
Vacant Units
2.17
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$604,000
Median Home Value
+25% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 80224 vs 80222 →
ZIP 80224 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
- 80207
Denver (80207)
21,216 residents
- 80222
Denver (80222)
20,073 residents
- 80237
Denver (80237)
17,569 residents
- 80224
Denver (80224)
17,256 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 80224 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 80224 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
- 80207
Denver (80207)
$115,542 median income
- 80220
Denver (80220)
$106,054 median income
- 80230
Denver (80230)
$99,750 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 80224 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 80224, 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 (17,256 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 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.
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