Denver, CO · standard
ZIP Code 80230
Denver County, Colorado - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 7,559
- 1,173/sq mi High-density area
- $99,750
- Median income Above-median income area
- $829,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 72.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Denver pairs an upper-quartile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- Top 19%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 4%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,173
- people per sq mi
- 48%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 80230 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 80230 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Denver, Denver County, Colorado, home to 7,559 residents across 6.4 square miles, a density of 1,173 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
ZIP 80230 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $99,750 (12% above the average Colorado ZIP), while per-capita income is $88,410. The poverty rate is 8.7%, with unemployment at 5.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $829,000 (71% above the average Colorado ZIP), with only 48.0% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $2,247.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 72.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.7, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Denver County, so 80230 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 80230
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Denver, CO
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 80230.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
83 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
53 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
34 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 28
Real estate and rental and leasing
28 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 27
Accommodation and food services
27 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 80230, 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
7,559
Population
6.4
Area (sq mi)
1,173
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 80230?
45.7
Median Age
48.3%
Male
51.7%
Female
13.6%
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?
$99,750
Median Household Income
+12% vs state ZIP avg
$88,410
Per Capita Income
8.7%
Poverty Rate
5.3%
Unemployment Rate
23.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 80230 ranks among Colorado ZIPs
Denver, CO household income vs. every Colorado ZIP code
Median household income among 469 reporting Colorado ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$99,750 Top 33% higher than 67% of 469 Colorado 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
5,754housing units
5,754
Total Housing Units
5,455
Occupied Units
299
Vacant Units
1.90
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$829,000
Median Home Value
+71% vs state ZIP avg
$2,247
Median Rent
2004
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 319 business establishments in ZIP 80230, employing approximately 6,703 people with a combined annual payroll of $471,229,000.
319
Businesses
6,703
Employees
$471.2M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 83 | 26.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 53 | 16.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 34 | 10.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 28 | 8.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 27 | 8.5% |
| Educational services | 16 | 5.0% |
| Retail trade | 13 | 4.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 13 | 4.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 11 | 3.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 9 | 2.8% |
| Construction | 8 | 2.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 7 | 2.2% |
| Information | 7 | 2.2% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 6 | 1.9% |
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 80230 vs 80247 →
ZIP 80230 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 80012
Aurora (80012)
46,665 residents
- 80010
Aurora (80010)
39,728 residents
- 80220
Denver (80220)
33,529 residents
- 80231
Denver (80231)
32,127 residents
- 80247
Denver (80247)
25,449 residents
- 80206
Denver (80206)
21,521 residents
- 80207
Denver (80207)
21,216 residents
- 80224 17,256
Denver (80224)
17,256 residents
- 80246 12,875
Denver (80246)
12,875 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 80230 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 80230 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 80238
Denver (80238)
$180,940 median income
- 80207
Denver (80207)
$115,542 median income
- 80220
Denver (80220)
$106,054 median income
- 80206
Denver (80206)
$101,594 median income
- 80230
Denver (80230)
$99,750 median income
- 80224
Denver (80224)
$86,352 median income
- 80231
Denver (80231)
$76,502 median income
- 80012
Aurora (80012)
$73,000 median income
- 80246 $67,235
Denver (80246)
$67,235 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 80230 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80247 | Denver, CO | 25,449 | 1.6 mi |
| 80220 | Denver, CO | 33,529 | 1.7 mi |
| 80010 | Aurora, CO | 39,728 | 2.0 mi |
| 80231 | Denver, CO | 32,127 | 3.3 mi |
| 80224 | Denver, CO | 17,256 | 2.5 mi |
| 80246 | Denver, CO | 12,875 | 2.4 mi |
| 80238 | Denver, CO | 10,058 | 3.6 mi |
| 80207 | Denver, CO | 21,216 | 3.3 mi |
| 80012 | Aurora, CO | 46,665 | 3.1 mi |
| 80206 | Denver, CO | 21,521 | 3.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 80230, 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 (7,559 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 80230 in?
ZIP code 80230 (Denver) is located in Denver County, Colorado. Denver County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/denver-co.
What is the population of ZIP code 80230?
ZIP code 80230 in Denver, CO has a population of 7,559 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 80230?
The median household income in ZIP 80230 is $99,750, which is 31% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 80230?
The median home value in ZIP 80230 is $829,000, which is 198% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 80230?
The largest racial group in ZIP 80230 is White at 68.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 80230?
ZIP code 80230 has 319 business establishments employing approximately 6,703 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 80230?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 80230 are: Health care and social assistance (83), Professional, scientific, and technical services (53), Other services (except public administration) (34). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 80230?
In ZIP code 80230, 83.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 72.0% 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 80230?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 80230 is 23.1 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 80230?
In ZIP code 80230, approximately 48.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 52.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 80230?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 80230 is 8.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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