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 High-density area
- $90,316
- Median income Above-median income area
- $559,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 43.6%
- 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, 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 80227 (Denver, CO) rose +5.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 278.6 in 2023 to 293.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Colorado ZIP), while per-capita income is $54,688. The poverty rate is 7.4%, with unemployment at 4.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $559,200 (15% above the average Colorado ZIP), while 66.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,872.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Jefferson County, so 80227 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 80227
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Denver, CO
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 80227.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
110 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
106 establishments
- Construction
Construction
78 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
70 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
66 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 80227?
40.6
Median Age
50.0%
Male
50.0%
Female
9.3%
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?
$90,316
Median Household Income
+2% vs state ZIP avg
$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
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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
16,453housing units
16,453
Total Housing Units
15,589
Occupied Units
864
Vacant Units
2.23
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$559,200
Median Home Value
+15% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 80219
Denver (80219)
61,296 residents
- 80123
Littleton (80123)
44,795 residents
- 80227
Denver (80227)
33,667 residents
- 80226
Denver (80226)
30,930 residents
- 80228
Denver (80228)
30,138 residents
- 80214
Denver (80214)
24,821 residents
- 80232 21,411
Denver (80232)
21,411 residents
- 80110 20,867
Englewood (80110)
20,867 residents
- 80215 17,843
Denver (80215)
17,843 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 80227 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 80227 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 80228
Denver (80228)
$113,977 median income
- 80123
Littleton (80123)
$105,932 median income
- 80232
Denver (80232)
$96,217 median income
- 80227
Denver (80227)
$90,316 median income
- 80236
Denver (80236)
$86,115 median income
- 80110
Englewood (80110)
$85,900 median income
- 80215
Denver (80215)
$85,190 median income
- 80226
Denver (80226)
$82,300 median income
- 80214
Denver (80214)
$75,575 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 80227, 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 (33,667 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 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.
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