ZIP Code 80228
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Denver · Jefferson County · Colorado
- Population
- 30,138
- Median income
- $113,977
- Median home value
- $641,300
- Bachelor's or higher
- 60.0%
- Land area
- 28.5 sq mi
1,059/sq mi
▲ 49% vs US
higher than 88% of US ZIPs
▲ 131% vs US
higher than 92% of US ZIPs
Median age 39.4
Denver
ZIP code 80228 in Denver, Colorado has a population of 30,138. The median household income is $113,977, which is 49% above the national average. Median home value is $641,300, 131% above the US average. 60.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 80228 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 28.5 square miles in Denver, Jefferson County, Colorado. The area is home to 30,138 residents, producing a population density of 1,059 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 80228 against Colorado and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 80228 sits at $113,977 (29% above the Colorado average), while per-capita income is $71,158. The poverty rate stands at 4.5% and the unemployment rate at 3.0%. On housing, the median home value is $641,300 (32% above the state average) with median rent at $1,916 per month, and 67.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 80228 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 60.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.4, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Jefferson County, so you can benchmark 80228 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 80228
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 80228.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
261 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
153 establishments
- Finance and insurance 97
Finance and insurance
97 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 84
Other services (except public administration)
84 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 83
Real estate and rental and leasing
83 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 80228, 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
30,138
Population
28.5
Area (sq mi)
1,059
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 80228?
39.4
Median Age
50.0%
Male
50.0%
Female
6.2%
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?
$113,977
Median Household Income
+29% vs state
$71,158
Per Capita Income
4.5%
Poverty Rate
3.0%
Unemployment Rate
25.2 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
15,974
Total Housing Units
15,327
Occupied Units
647
Vacant Units
2.27
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$641,300
Median Home Value
+32% vs state
$1,916
Median Rent
1983
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
+3.7%
YoY Change (2024)
305
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+205%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 80228 have increased 3.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +205% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.3% | 214 |
| 2021 | +14.0% | 243 |
| 2022 | +17.8% | 287 |
| 2023 | +2.5% | 294 |
| 2024 | +3.7% | 305 |
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 1,062 business establishments in ZIP 80228, employing approximately 16,952 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,162,943,000.
1,062
Businesses
16,952
Employees
$1.2B
Annual Payroll
18
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 261 | 24.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 153 | 14.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 97 | 9.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 84 | 7.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 83 | 7.8% |
| Construction | 80 | 7.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 61 | 5.7% |
| Retail trade | 56 | 5.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 55 | 5.2% |
| Educational services | 28 | 2.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 24 | 2.3% |
| Information | 22 | 2.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 17 | 1.6% |
| Manufacturing | 16 | 1.5% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 12 | 1.1% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 5 | 0.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 0.5% |
| Utilities | 3 | 0.3% |
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 80228 vs 80232 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80232 | Denver, CO | 21,411 | 3.5 mi |
| 80419 | Golden, CO | 0 | 3.6 mi |
| 80226 | Denver, CO | 30,930 | 3.8 mi |
| 80227 | Denver, CO | 33,667 | 3.9 mi |
| 80215 | Denver, CO | 17,843 | 4.3 mi |
| 80401 | Golden, CO | 39,378 | 4.5 mi |
| 80235 | Denver, CO | 7,571 | 4.7 mi |
| 80453 | Idledale, CO | 197 | 4.9 mi |
| 80219 | Denver, CO | 61,296 | 6.5 mi |
| 80465 | Morrison, CO | 15,147 | 6.3 mi |
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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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