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Denver, CO · standard

ZIP Code 80229

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

49,598
1,503/sq mi
$84,203
Median income
$417,500
Median home value
20.8%
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 33%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 19%
home value, US ZIPs
1,503
people per sq mi
66%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 80229 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 80229 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Denver, Adams County, Colorado, with 49,598 residents across 33.0 square miles, a density of 1,503 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.

ZIP 80229 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $84,203 (5% below the Colorado average), while per-capita income is $34,100. 10.4% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 4.7%. Housing costs here run $417,500 for a typical home value (14% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,769 a month; 65.7% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.4, and the average commute is 30 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Adams County, letting you compare 80229 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 80229

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Denver, CO

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 80229.

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 80229, 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

49,598

Population

33.0

Area (sq mi)

1,503

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 80229?

33.4

Median Age

50.7%

Male

49.3%

Female

20.6%

Foreign-Born

White 46.5%
African American 2.0%
Asian 3.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 3.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 30.4%
Hispanic or Latino 56.7%

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?

$84,203

Median Household Income

-5% vs state

$34,100

Per Capita Income

10.4%

Poverty Rate

4.7%

Unemployment Rate

29.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 80229 ranks nationally

Denver, CO household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$84,203 Top 33% higher than 67% 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 52.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.8%

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

What does housing look like?

20,134

Total Housing Units

19,434

Occupied Units

700

Vacant Units

2.83

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 65.7%
Renter 34.3%

$417,500

Median Home Value

-14% vs state

$1,769

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

+4.2%

YoY Change (2024)

298

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+198%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 80229 have increased 4.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +198% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.3% 219
2021 +15.3% 253
2022 +14.1% 289
2023 -1.1% 286
2024 +4.2% 298

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 1,071 business establishments in ZIP 80229, employing approximately 16,653 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,004,387,000.

1,071

Businesses

16,653

Employees

$1.0B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 260 24.3%
Health care and social assistance 115 10.7%
Retail trade 100 9.3%
Other services (except public administration) 93 8.7%
Accommodation and food services 87 8.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 77 7.2%
Wholesale trade 73 6.8%
Transportation and warehousing 56 5.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 49 4.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 49 4.6%
Manufacturing 45 4.2%
Finance and insurance 34 3.2%
Information 12 1.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 9 0.8%
Educational services 7 0.7%
Management of companies and enterprises 4 0.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 80229 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 80229 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 80229 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 80229 ranks #7 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
80024 Dupont, CO 228 2.2 mi
80233 Denver, CO 45,386 3.1 mi
80260 Denver, CO 31,412 2.7 mi
80216 Denver, CO 10,924 4.6 mi
80241 Thornton, CO 31,746 5.1 mi
80221 Denver, CO 37,779 3.9 mi
80205 Denver, CO 29,221 6.7 mi
80031 Westminster, CO 33,932 4.6 mi
80030 Westminster, CO 15,329 4.6 mi
80234 Denver, CO 25,937 4.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Adams County

80233 standard
Denver, CO
Pop: 45,386
80022 standard
Commerce City, CO
Pop: 42,699
80221 standard
Denver, CO
Pop: 37,779
80031 standard
Westminster, CO
Pop: 33,932
80601 standard
Brighton, CO
Pop: 33,833
80241 standard
Thornton, CO
Pop: 31,746

Related Areas

Adams County Denver, CO Colorado

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 80229 in? ▼
ZIP code 80229 (Denver) is located in Adams County, Colorado. Adams County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/adams-co.
What is the population of ZIP code 80229? ▼
ZIP code 80229 in Denver, CO has a population of 49,598 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 80229? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 80229 is $84,203, which is 10% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 80229? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 80229 is $417,500, which is 50% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 80229? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 80229 is White at 46.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 56.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 80229? ▼
ZIP code 80229 has 1,071 business establishments employing approximately 16,653 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 80229? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 80229 are: Construction (260), Health care and social assistance (115), Retail trade (100). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 80229? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 80229 increased by 4.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 198%. 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 80229? ▼
In ZIP code 80229, 52.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.8% 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 80229? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 80229 is 29.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 80229? ▼
In ZIP code 80229, approximately 65.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 34.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 80229? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 80229 is 10.4% 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.