ZIP Code 80233

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Denver · Adams County · Colorado

Population
45,386

1,925/sq mi

Median income
$88,880

▲ 17% vs US

higher than 72% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$465,400

▲ 67% vs US

higher than 85% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
27.8%

Median age 34.4

Land area
23.6 sq mi

Denver

ZIP code 80233 in Denver, Colorado has a population of 45,386. The median household income is $88,880, which is 17% above the national average. Median home value is $465,400, 67% above the US average. 27.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 80233 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 23.6 square miles in Denver, Adams County, Colorado. The area is home to 45,386 residents, producing a population density of 1,925 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 80233 against Colorado and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 80233 sits at $88,880 (0% above the Colorado average), while per-capita income is $39,558. The poverty rate stands at 7.5% and the unemployment rate at 3.5%. On housing, the median home value is $465,400 (4% below the state average) with median rent at $1,875 per month, and 62.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 80233 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 27.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.4, 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 80233 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 80233

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 80233.

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 80233, 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

45,386

Population

23.6

Area (sq mi)

1,925

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 80233?

34.4

Median Age

51.4%

Male

48.6%

Female

11.9%

Foreign-Born

White 62.1%
African American 3.0%
Asian 3.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 18.8%
Hispanic or Latino 36.6%

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?

$88,880

Median Household Income

+0% vs state

$39,558

Per Capita Income

7.5%

Poverty Rate

3.5%

Unemployment Rate

29.6 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 57.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.8%

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

What does housing look like?

18,577

Total Housing Units

18,071

Occupied Units

506

Vacant Units

2.66

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 62.1%
Renter 37.9%

$465,400

Median Home Value

-4% vs state

$1,875

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

+1.8%

YoY Change (2024)

282

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+182%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 80233 have increased 1.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +182% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.7% 210
2021 +14.7% 241
2022 +14.8% 276
2023 +0.5% 277
2024 +1.8% 282

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 809 business establishments in ZIP 80233, employing approximately 7,963 people with a combined annual payroll of $353,979,000.

809

Businesses

7,963

Employees

$354.0M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 121 15.0%
Retail trade 119 14.7%
Other services (except public administration) 115 14.2%
Accommodation and food services 104 12.9%
Health care and social assistance 69 8.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 60 7.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 39 4.8%
Finance and insurance 35 4.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 35 4.3%
Transportation and warehousing 34 4.2%
Manufacturing 23 2.8%
Wholesale trade 21 2.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 17 2.1%
Information 8 1.0%
Educational services 6 0.7%

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 80233 vs 80241 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
80241 Thornton, CO 31,746 2.1 mi
80229 Denver, CO 49,598 3.1 mi
80234 Denver, CO 25,937 3.2 mi
80640 Henderson, CO 11,054 3.6 mi
80024 Dupont, CO 228 4.2 mi
80260 Denver, CO 31,412 3.9 mi
80602 Brighton, CO 27,665 4.9 mi
80031 Westminster, CO 33,932 5.2 mi
80216 Denver, CO 10,924 7.7 mi
80023 Broomfield, CO 15,415 6.1 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 80233 in?
ZIP code 80233 (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 80233?
ZIP code 80233 in Denver, CO has a population of 45,386 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 80233?
The median household income in ZIP 80233 is $88,880, which is 17% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 80233?
The median home value in ZIP 80233 is $465,400, which is 67% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 80233?
The largest racial group in ZIP 80233 is White at 62.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 36.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 80233?
ZIP code 80233 has 809 business establishments employing approximately 7,963 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 80233?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 80233 are: Construction (121), Retail trade (119), Other services (except public administration) (115). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 80233?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 80233 increased by 1.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 182%. 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 80233?
In ZIP code 80233, 57.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.8% 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 80233?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 80233 is 29.6 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 80233?
In ZIP code 80233, approximately 62.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 37.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 80233?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 80233 is 7.5% 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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