ZIP Code 80227

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Denver · Jefferson County · Colorado

Population
33,667

1,750/sq mi

Median income
$90,316

▲ 18% vs US

higher than 73% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$559,200

▲ 101% vs US

higher than 89% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
43.6%

Median age 40.6

Land area
19.2 sq mi

Denver

ZIP code 80227 in Denver, Colorado has a population of 33,667. The median household income is $90,316, which is 18% above the national average. Median home value is $559,200, 101% above the US average. 43.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 80227 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 19.2 square miles in Denver, Jefferson County, Colorado. The area is home to 33,667 residents, producing a population density of 1,750 people per square mile, and falls within the Denver time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 80227 against Colorado and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 80227 sits at $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%. On housing, the median home value is $559,200 (15% above the state average) with median rent at $1,872 per month, and 66.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 80227 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 43.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.6, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Jefferson County, so you can benchmark 80227 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 80227

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

33,667

Population

19.2

Area (sq mi)

1,750

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

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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

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)

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 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

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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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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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