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Denver, CO · standard

ZIP Code 80233

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

45,386
1,925/sq mi
$88,880
Median income
$465,400
Median home value
27.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 28%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 15%
home value, US ZIPs
1,925
people per sq mi
62%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 80233 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 80233 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Denver, Adams County, Colorado, with 45,386 residents across 23.6 square miles, a density of 1,925 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.

ZIP 80233 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $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%. The typical home here is valued at $465,400 (4% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,875 monthly, and 62.1% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.4, and the average commute is 30 minutes. To put 80233 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Adams County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 80233

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Denver, CO

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

45,386

Population

23.6

Area (sq mi)

1,925

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

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

How ZIP 80233 ranks nationally

Denver, CO household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$88,880 Top 28% higher than 72% 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 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)

How have home values changed over time?

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 80233 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 80233 ranks #2 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 80233 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 80233 ranks #7 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Adams County

80229 standard
Denver, CO
Pop: 49,598
80022 standard
Commerce City, CO
Pop: 42,699
80221 standard
Denver, CO
Pop: 37,779
80031 standard
Westminster, CO
Pop: 33,932
80601 standard
Brighton, CO
Pop: 33,833
80241 standard
Thornton, CO
Pop: 31,746

Related Areas

Adams County Denver, CO Colorado

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.