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Denver, CO · standard

ZIP Code 80232

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

21,411
2,000/sq mi
$96,217
Median income
$521,600
Median home value
38.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Denver pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 22%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 12%
home value, US ZIPs
2,000
people per sq mi
73%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 80232 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 80232 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Denver, Jefferson County, Colorado, with 21,411 residents across 10.7 square miles, a density of 2,000 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.

ZIP 80232 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $96,217 (8% above the Colorado average), while per-capita income is $49,583. Local economic indicators show a 9.2% poverty rate alongside 4.3% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $521,600 (8% above the state average) with median rent at $1,732 per month, and 72.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 38.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.1, and the average commute is 29 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Jefferson County, so you can benchmark 80232 against its immediate geography rather than a national average 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 80232

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Denver, CO

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 80232.

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 80232, 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

21,411

Population

10.7

Area (sq mi)

2,000

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 80232?

39.1

Median Age

52.0%

Male

48.0%

Female

7.7%

Foreign-Born

White 66.6%
African American 0.8%
Asian 5.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 21.3%
Hispanic or Latino 30.5%

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?

$96,217

Median Household Income

+8% vs state

$49,583

Per Capita Income

9.2%

Poverty Rate

4.3%

Unemployment Rate

28.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 80232 ranks nationally

Denver, CO household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$96,217 Top 22% higher than 78% 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 66.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 38.1%

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

What does housing look like?

9,825

Total Housing Units

9,619

Occupied Units

206

Vacant Units

2.39

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 72.7%
Renter 27.3%

$521,600

Median Home Value

+8% vs state

$1,732

Median Rent

1972

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

+4.1%

YoY Change (2024)

300

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+200%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 80232 have increased 4.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +200% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.2% 212
2021 +14.7% 243
2022 +16.7% 284
2023 +1.8% 288
2024 +4.1% 300

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 413 business establishments in ZIP 80232, employing approximately 2,615 people with a combined annual payroll of $108,114,000.

413

Businesses

2,615

Employees

$108.1M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 61 14.8%
Construction 59 14.3%
Health care and social assistance 50 12.1%
Retail trade 46 11.1%
Other services (except public administration) 45 10.9%
Accommodation and food services 40 9.7%
Finance and insurance 25 6.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 23 5.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 20 4.8%
Transportation and warehousing 9 2.2%
Information 8 1.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 7 1.7%
Educational services 6 1.4%
Manufacturing 5 1.2%
Wholesale trade 5 1.2%

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 80232 vs 80227 →

ZIP 80232 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 80232 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 80232 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 80232 ranks #3 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
80227 Denver, CO 33,667 1.5 mi
80226 Denver, CO 30,930 1.6 mi
80235 Denver, CO 7,571 2.9 mi
80219 Denver, CO 61,296 3.0 mi
80228 Denver, CO 30,138 3.5 mi
80214 Denver, CO 24,821 3.8 mi
80215 Denver, CO 17,843 4.1 mi
80236 Denver, CO 16,123 3.7 mi
80123 Littleton, CO 44,795 5.2 mi
80223 Denver, CO 17,987 4.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Jefferson County

80123 standard
Littleton, CO
Pop: 44,795
80127 standard
Littleton, CO
Pop: 42,597
80401 standard
Golden, CO
Pop: 39,378
80004 standard
Arvada, CO
Pop: 35,892
80003 standard
Arvada, CO
Pop: 35,384
80128 standard
Littleton, CO
Pop: 34,988

Related Areas

Jefferson County Denver, CO Colorado

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 80232 in? ▼
ZIP code 80232 (Denver) is located in Jefferson County, Colorado. Jefferson County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/jefferson-co.
What is the population of ZIP code 80232? ▼
ZIP code 80232 in Denver, CO has a population of 21,411 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 80232? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 80232 is $96,217, which is 26% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 80232? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 80232 is $521,600, which is 88% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 80232? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 80232 is White at 66.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 30.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 80232? ▼
ZIP code 80232 has 413 business establishments employing approximately 2,615 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 80232? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 80232 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (61), Construction (59), Health care and social assistance (50). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 80232? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 80232 increased by 4.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 200%. 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 80232? ▼
In ZIP code 80232, 66.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 38.1% 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 80232? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 80232 is 28.5 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 80232? ▼
In ZIP code 80232, approximately 72.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 80232? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 80232 is 9.2% 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.