ZIP Code 80234
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Denver · Adams County · Colorado
- Population
- 25,937
- Median income
- $92,563
- Median home value
- $530,300
- Bachelor's or higher
- 37.8%
- Land area
- 18.4 sq mi
1,408/sq mi
▲ 21% vs US
higher than 76% of US ZIPs
▲ 91% vs US
higher than 88% of US ZIPs
Median age 36.8
Denver
ZIP code 80234 in Denver, Colorado has a population of 25,937. The median household income is $92,563, which is 21% above the national average. Median home value is $530,300, 91% above the US average. 37.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 80234 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 18.4 square miles in Denver, Adams County, Colorado. The area is home to 25,937 residents, producing a population density of 1,408 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 80234 against Colorado and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 80234 sits at $92,563 (4% above the Colorado average), while per-capita income is $52,400. The poverty rate stands at 8.2% and the unemployment rate at 2.5%. On housing, the median home value is $530,300 (9% above the state average) with median rent at $1,829 per month, and 59.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 80234 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 37.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.8, and the average commute is 27 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Adams County, so you can benchmark 80234 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 80234
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 80234.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
152 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
124 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
104 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
93 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
88 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 80234, 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
25,937
Population
18.4
Area (sq mi)
1,408
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 80234?
36.8
Median Age
52.1%
Male
47.9%
Female
10.0%
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?
$92,563
Median Household Income
+4% vs state
$52,400
Per Capita Income
8.2%
Poverty Rate
2.5%
Unemployment Rate
26.6 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
12,959
Total Housing Units
12,434
Occupied Units
525
Vacant Units
2.36
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$530,300
Median Home Value
+9% vs state
$1,829
Median Rent
1991
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)
272
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+172%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 80234 have increased 4.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +172% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.6% | 198 |
| 2021 | +14.2% | 226 |
| 2022 | +17.5% | 265 |
| 2023 | -1.4% | 261 |
| 2024 | +4.1% | 272 |
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 938 business establishments in ZIP 80234, employing approximately 15,358 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,130,197,000.
938
Businesses
15,358
Employees
$1.1B
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 152 | 16.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 124 | 13.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 104 | 11.1% |
| Retail trade | 93 | 9.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 88 | 9.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 86 | 9.2% |
| Construction | 74 | 7.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 67 | 7.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 39 | 4.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 36 | 3.8% |
| Manufacturing | 20 | 2.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 14 | 1.5% |
| Educational services | 12 | 1.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 11 | 1.2% |
| Information | 9 | 1.0% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 5 | 0.5% |
| Utilities | 3 | 0.3% |
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 80234 vs 80260 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80260 | Denver, CO | 31,412 | 3.1 mi |
| 80023 | Broomfield, CO | 15,415 | 4.2 mi |
| 80241 | Thornton, CO | 31,746 | 2.9 mi |
| 80233 | Denver, CO | 45,386 | 3.2 mi |
| 80031 | Westminster, CO | 33,932 | 3.1 mi |
| 80020 | Broomfield, CO | 46,871 | 3.9 mi |
| 80221 | Denver, CO | 37,779 | 6.7 mi |
| 80229 | Denver, CO | 49,598 | 4.7 mi |
| 80030 | Westminster, CO | 15,329 | 5.9 mi |
| 80021 | Broomfield, CO | 30,051 | 6.0 mi |
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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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