Denver, CO · standard
ZIP Code 80231
Denver County, Colorado - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 32,127
- 2,626/sq mi High-density area
- $76,502
- Median income Near-median income area
- $500,600
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 51.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Denver pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a suburban-density, renter-heavy area.
- Top 43%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 13%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 2,626
- people per sq mi
- 40%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 80231 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 80231 (Denver, CO) rose +3.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 266.7 in 2023 to 275.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 80231 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Denver, Denver County, Colorado, with 32,127 residents across 12.2 square miles, a density of 2,626 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
ZIP 80231 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $76,502 (14% below the average Colorado ZIP), while per-capita income is $45,948. The poverty rate is 15.4%, with unemployment at 4.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $500,600 (3% above the average Colorado ZIP) and median rent is $1,764; 39.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 51.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.3, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Denver County, so 80231 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 80231
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Denver, CO
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 80231.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
147 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
134 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
100 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
94 establishments
- Construction
Construction
78 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 80231, 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
32,127
Population
12.2
Area (sq mi)
2,626
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 80231?
33.3
Median Age
50.4%
Male
49.6%
Female
19.9%
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?
$76,502
Median Household Income
-14% vs state ZIP avg
$45,948
Per Capita Income
15.4%
Poverty Rate
4.8%
Unemployment Rate
26.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 80231 ranks nationally
Denver, CO household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$76,502 Top 43% higher than 57% of 30,318 US 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
18,268housing units
18,268
Total Housing Units
16,395
Occupied Units
1,873
Vacant Units
2.18
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$500,600
Median Home Value
+3% vs state ZIP avg
$1,764
Median Rent
1981
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
+3.2%
YoY Change (2024)
275
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+175%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 80231 have increased 3.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +175% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.9% | 202 |
| 2021 | +11.4% | 225 |
| 2022 | +17.9% | 266 |
| 2023 | +0.4% | 267 |
| 2024 | +3.2% | 275 |
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 953 business establishments in ZIP 80231, employing approximately 15,771 people with a combined annual payroll of $876,416,000.
953
Businesses
15,771
Employees
$876.4M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 147 | 15.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 134 | 14.1% |
| Retail trade | 100 | 10.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 94 | 9.9% |
| Construction | 78 | 8.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 73 | 7.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 68 | 7.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 63 | 6.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 56 | 5.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 38 | 4.0% |
| Manufacturing | 26 | 2.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 21 | 2.2% |
| Educational services | 19 | 2.0% |
| Information | 13 | 1.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 11 | 1.1% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 10 | 1.1% |
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 80231 vs 80247 →
ZIP 80231 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
- 80014
Aurora (80014)
36,710 residents
- 80210
Denver (80210)
33,946 residents
- 80231
Denver (80231)
32,127 residents
- 80111
Englewood (80111)
28,948 residents
- 80247
Denver (80247)
25,449 residents
- 80222
Denver (80222)
20,073 residents
- 80237 17,569
Denver (80237)
17,569 residents
- 80224 17,256
Denver (80224)
17,256 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 80231 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 80231 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 80111
Englewood (80111)
$135,995 median income
- 80210
Denver (80210)
$127,270 median income
- 80230
Denver (80230)
$99,750 median income
- 80222
Denver (80222)
$86,472 median income
- 80224
Denver (80224)
$86,352 median income
- 80237
Denver (80237)
$85,705 median income
- 80231
Denver (80231)
$76,502 median income
- 80014
Aurora (80014)
$73,210 median income
- 80012
Aurora (80012)
$73,000 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 80231 ranks #7 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 | 1.8 mi |
| 80224 | Denver, CO | 17,256 | 1.7 mi |
| 80222 | Denver, CO | 20,073 | 2.1 mi |
| 80237 | Denver, CO | 17,569 | 2.3 mi |
| 80230 | Denver, CO | 7,559 | 3.3 mi |
| 80014 | Aurora, CO | 36,710 | 2.7 mi |
| 80111 | Englewood, CO | 28,948 | 4.1 mi |
| 80246 | Denver, CO | 12,875 | 3.2 mi |
| 80012 | Aurora, CO | 46,665 | 3.3 mi |
| 80210 | Denver, CO | 33,946 | 4.0 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 80231, 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 (32,127 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 80231 in?
ZIP code 80231 (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 80231?
ZIP code 80231 in Denver, CO has a population of 32,127 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 80231?
The median household income in ZIP 80231 is $76,502, which is 0% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 80231?
The median home value in ZIP 80231 is $500,600, which is 80% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 80231?
The largest racial group in ZIP 80231 is White at 57.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 24.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 80231?
ZIP code 80231 has 953 business establishments employing approximately 15,771 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 80231?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 80231 are: Health care and social assistance (147), Professional, scientific, and technical services (134), Retail trade (100). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 80231?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 80231 increased by 3.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 175%. 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 80231?
In ZIP code 80231, 67.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 51.9% 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 80231?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 80231 is 26.1 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 80231?
In ZIP code 80231, approximately 39.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 60.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 80231?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 80231 is 15.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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