PlainZIP

Denver, CO · standard

ZIP Code 80234

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

25,937
1,408/sq mi
$92,563
Median income
$530,300
Median home value
37.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 24%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 12%
home value, US ZIPs
1,408
people per sq mi
59%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 80234 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 80234 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Denver, Adams County, Colorado, with 25,937 residents across 18.4 square miles, a density of 1,408 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.

ZIP 80234 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $92,563 (4% above the Colorado average), while per-capita income is $52,400. Poverty here runs at 8.2%, with unemployment measured 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 solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 37.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.8, and the average commute is 27 minutes. To put 80234 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 80234

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Denver, CO

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 80234.

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 80234, 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

25,937

Population

18.4

Area (sq mi)

1,408

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 80234?

36.8

Median Age

52.1%

Male

47.9%

Female

10.0%

Foreign-Born

White 70.3%
African American 1.1%
Asian 5.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 16.1%
Hispanic or Latino 27.3%

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

How ZIP 80234 ranks nationally

Denver, CO household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$92,563 Top 24% higher than 76% 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 62.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 37.8%

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

Owner 59.2%
Renter 40.8%

$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

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ZIP 80234 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 80234 ranks #9 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 80234 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 80234 ranks #6 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Adams County

80229 standard
Denver, CO
Pop: 49,598
80233 standard
Denver, CO
Pop: 45,386
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

Related Areas

Adams County Denver, CO Colorado

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 80234 in? ▼
ZIP code 80234 (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 80234? ▼
ZIP code 80234 in Denver, CO has a population of 25,937 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 80234? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 80234 is $92,563, which is 21% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 80234? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 80234 is $530,300, which is 91% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 80234? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 80234 is White at 70.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 27.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 80234? ▼
ZIP code 80234 has 938 business establishments employing approximately 15,358 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 80234? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 80234 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (152), Health care and social assistance (124), Finance and insurance (104). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 80234? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 80234 increased by 4.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 172%. 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 80234? ▼
In ZIP code 80234, 62.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 37.8% 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 80234? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 80234 is 26.6 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 80234? ▼
In ZIP code 80234, approximately 59.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 40.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 80234? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 80234 is 8.2% 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.