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 High-density area
- $96,217
- Median income Above-median income area
- $521,600
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 38.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 80232 (Denver, CO) rose +4.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 288.5 in 2023 to 300.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Colorado ZIP), while per-capita income is $49,583. The poverty rate is 9.2%, with unemployment at 4.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $521,600 (8% above the average Colorado ZIP) and median rent is $1,732; 72.7% of occupied homes 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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Jefferson County, so 80232 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 80232
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Denver, CO
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 80232.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
61 establishments
- Construction
Construction
59 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
50 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
46 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
45 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 80232?
39.1
Median Age
52.0%
Male
48.0%
Female
7.7%
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?
$96,217
Median Household Income
+8% vs state ZIP avg
$49,583
Per Capita Income
9.2%
Poverty Rate
4.3%
Unemployment Rate
28.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 80232 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)
$96,217 Top 36% higher than 64% 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
9,825housing units
9,825
Total Housing Units
9,619
Occupied Units
206
Vacant Units
2.39
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$521,600
Median Home Value
+8% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 80219
Denver (80219)
61,296 residents
- 80123
Littleton (80123)
44,795 residents
- 80227
Denver (80227)
33,667 residents
- 80226
Denver (80226)
30,930 residents
- 80228
Denver (80228)
30,138 residents
- 80214
Denver (80214)
24,821 residents
- 80232 21,411
Denver (80232)
21,411 residents
- 80223 17,987
Denver (80223)
17,987 residents
- 80215 17,843
Denver (80215)
17,843 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 80232 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 80232 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 80228
Denver (80228)
$113,977 median income
- 80123
Littleton (80123)
$105,932 median income
- 80232
Denver (80232)
$96,217 median income
- 80227
Denver (80227)
$90,316 median income
- 80236
Denver (80236)
$86,115 median income
- 80215
Denver (80215)
$85,190 median income
- 80226
Denver (80226)
$82,300 median income
- 80223
Denver (80223)
$79,151 median income
- 80214
Denver (80214)
$75,575 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 80232, 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 (21,411 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 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.
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