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Denver, CO · standard

ZIP Code 80227

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

33,667
1,750/sq mi
$90,316
Median income
$559,200
Median home value
43.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Denver pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 27%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 11%
home value, US ZIPs
1,750
people per sq mi
67%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 80227 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 80227 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Denver, Jefferson County, Colorado, with 33,667 residents across 19.2 square miles, a density of 1,750 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.

ZIP 80227 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $90,316 (2% above the Colorado average), while per-capita income is $54,688. The poverty rate stands at 7.4% and the unemployment rate at 4.5%. The typical home here is valued at $559,200 (15% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,872 monthly, and 66.8% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 43.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.6, and the average commute is 26 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Jefferson County, letting you compare 80227 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 80227

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Denver, CO

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 80227.

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 80227, 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

33,667

Population

19.2

Area (sq mi)

1,750

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 80227?

40.6

Median Age

50.0%

Male

50.0%

Female

9.3%

Foreign-Born

White 69.0%
African American 1.6%
Asian 4.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 17.9%
Hispanic or Latino 27.3%

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?

$90,316

Median Household Income

+2% vs state

$54,688

Per Capita Income

7.4%

Poverty Rate

4.5%

Unemployment Rate

25.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 80227 ranks nationally

Denver, CO household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$90,316 Top 27% higher than 73% 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 65.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 43.6%

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

What does housing look like?

16,453

Total Housing Units

15,589

Occupied Units

864

Vacant Units

2.23

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 66.8%
Renter 33.2%

$559,200

Median Home Value

+15% vs state

$1,872

Median Rent

1981

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

+5.2%

YoY Change (2024)

293

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+193%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 80227 have increased 5.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +193% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.2% 205
2021 +13.9% 234
2022 +16.5% 273
2023 +2.2% 279
2024 +5.2% 293

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 754 business establishments in ZIP 80227, employing approximately 5,575 people with a combined annual payroll of $254,312,000.

754

Businesses

5,575

Employees

$254.3M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 110 14.6%
Health care and social assistance 106 14.1%
Construction 78 10.3%
Accommodation and food services 70 9.3%
Finance and insurance 66 8.8%
Retail trade 65 8.6%
Other services (except public administration) 62 8.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 59 7.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 44 5.8%
Information 23 3.0%
Manufacturing 16 2.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 13 1.7%
Transportation and warehousing 12 1.6%
Wholesale trade 11 1.5%
Educational services 10 1.3%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 5 0.7%

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 80227 vs 80235 →

ZIP 80227 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 80227 ranks #3 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 80227 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 80227 ranks #4 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
80235 Denver, CO 7,571 1.5 mi
80232 Denver, CO 21,411 1.5 mi
80226 Denver, CO 30,930 3.0 mi
80236 Denver, CO 16,123 2.9 mi
80123 Littleton, CO 44,795 3.7 mi
80219 Denver, CO 61,296 3.5 mi
80228 Denver, CO 30,138 3.9 mi
80214 Denver, CO 24,821 5.3 mi
80110 Englewood, CO 20,867 4.5 mi
80215 Denver, CO 17,843 5.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Jefferson County

80123 standard
Littleton, CO
Pop: 44,795
80127 standard
Littleton, CO
Pop: 42,597
80401 standard
Golden, CO
Pop: 39,378
80004 standard
Arvada, CO
Pop: 35,892
80003 standard
Arvada, CO
Pop: 35,384
80128 standard
Littleton, CO
Pop: 34,988

Related Areas

Jefferson County Denver, CO Colorado

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 80227 in? ▼
ZIP code 80227 (Denver) is located in Jefferson County, Colorado. Jefferson County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/jefferson-co.
What is the population of ZIP code 80227? ▼
ZIP code 80227 in Denver, CO has a population of 33,667 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 80227? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 80227 is $90,316, which is 18% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 80227? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 80227 is $559,200, which is 101% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 80227? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 80227 is White at 69.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 27.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 80227? ▼
ZIP code 80227 has 754 business establishments employing approximately 5,575 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 80227? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 80227 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (110), Health care and social assistance (106), Construction (78). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 80227? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 80227 increased by 5.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 193%. 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 80227? ▼
In ZIP code 80227, 65.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 43.6% 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 80227? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 80227 is 25.8 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 80227? ▼
In ZIP code 80227, approximately 66.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 33.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 80227? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 80227 is 7.4% 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.