ZIP Code 80229

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Denver · Adams County · Colorado

Population
49,598

1,503/sq mi

Median income
$84,203

▲ 10% vs US

higher than 67% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$417,500

▲ 50% vs US

higher than 81% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
20.8%

Median age 33.4

Land area
33.0 sq mi

Denver

ZIP code 80229 in Denver, Colorado has a population of 49,598. The median household income is $84,203, which is 10% above the national average. Median home value is $417,500, 50% above the US average. 20.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 80229 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 33.0 square miles in Denver, Adams County, Colorado. The area is home to 49,598 residents, producing a population density of 1,503 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 80229 against Colorado and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 80229 sits at $84,203 (5% below the Colorado average), while per-capita income is $34,100. The poverty rate stands at 10.4% and the unemployment rate at 4.7%. On housing, the median home value is $417,500 (14% below the state average) with median rent at $1,769 per month, and 65.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 80229 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 20.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.4, and the average commute is 30 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Adams County, so you can benchmark 80229 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 80229

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

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

Quick Facts

49,598

Population

33.0

Area (sq mi)

1,503

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

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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

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)

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

Want a side-by-side? Compare 80229 vs 80024 →

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

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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.

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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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