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Denver, CO · standard

ZIP Code 80235

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

7,571
802/sq mi
$70,484
Median income
$547,000
Median home value
44.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

47th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 11%
home value, US ZIPs
802
people per sq mi
54%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 80235 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 80235 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Denver, Jefferson County, Colorado, home to 7,571 residents across 9.4 square miles, a density of 802 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.

ZIP 80235 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $70,484 (21% below the Colorado average), while per-capita income is $51,918. Local economic indicators show a 12.9% poverty rate alongside 5.3% unemployment. Median home value sits at $547,000 (13% above the state average), median rent at $1,776 a month, and owner-occupancy at 53.5%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 44.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.6, and the average commute is 30 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Jefferson County, so you can benchmark 80235 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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 80235

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Denver, CO

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 80235.

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 80235, 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

7,571

Population

9.4

Area (sq mi)

802

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 80235?

36.6

Median Age

43.1%

Male

56.9%

Female

6.5%

Foreign-Born

White 75.5%
African American 0.9%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 16.0%
Hispanic or Latino 22.1%

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?

$70,484

Median Household Income

-21% vs state

$51,918

Per Capita Income

12.9%

Poverty Rate

5.3%

Unemployment Rate

30.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 80235 ranks nationally

Denver, CO household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$70,484 47th percentile higher than 47% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 62.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 44.3%

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

What does housing look like?

4,462

Total Housing Units

4,033

Occupied Units

429

Vacant Units

2.03

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 53.5%
Renter 46.5%

$547,000

Median Home Value

+13% vs state

$1,776

Median Rent

1985

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

-3.4%

YoY Change (2024)

278

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+178%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 80235 have decreased 3.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +178% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.7% 217
2021 +15.2% 250
2022 +8.7% 271
2023 +6.2% 288
2024 -3.4% 278

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 233 business establishments in ZIP 80235, employing approximately 3,468 people with a combined annual payroll of $297,260,000.

233

Businesses

3,468

Employees

$297.3M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 56 24.0%
Health care and social assistance 42 18.0%
Finance and insurance 27 11.6%
Construction 22 9.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 20 8.6%
Accommodation and food services 11 4.7%
Wholesale trade 10 4.3%
Other services (except public administration) 10 4.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 7 3.0%
Retail trade 6 2.6%
Manufacturing 5 2.1%
Educational services 5 2.1%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 4 1.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 1.7%

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 80235 vs 80227 →

ZIP 80235 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 80235 ranks #0 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 80235 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 80235 ranks #null 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
80227 Denver, CO 33,667 1.5 mi
80232 Denver, CO 21,411 2.9 mi
80123 Littleton, CO 44,795 2.4 mi
80236 Denver, CO 16,123 2.7 mi
80226 Denver, CO 30,930 4.5 mi
80110 Englewood, CO 20,867 4.3 mi
80128 Littleton, CO 34,988 5.7 mi
80219 Denver, CO 61,296 4.5 mi
80228 Denver, CO 30,138 4.7 mi
80214 Denver, CO 24,821 6.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Jefferson County

80123 standard
Littleton, CO
Pop: 44,795
80127 standard
Littleton, CO
Pop: 42,597
80401 standard
Golden, CO
Pop: 39,378
80004 standard
Arvada, CO
Pop: 35,892
80003 standard
Arvada, CO
Pop: 35,384
80128 standard
Littleton, CO
Pop: 34,988

Related Areas

Jefferson County Denver, CO Colorado

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 80235 in? ▼
ZIP code 80235 (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 80235? ▼
ZIP code 80235 in Denver, CO has a population of 7,571 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 80235? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 80235 is $70,484, which is 8% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 80235? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 80235 is $547,000, which is 97% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 80235? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 80235 is White at 75.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 22.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 80235? ▼
ZIP code 80235 has 233 business establishments employing approximately 3,468 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 80235? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 80235 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (56), Health care and social assistance (42), Finance and insurance (27). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 80235? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 80235 decreased by 3.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 178%. 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 80235? ▼
In ZIP code 80235, 62.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 44.3% 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 80235? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 80235 is 30.0 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 80235? ▼
In ZIP code 80235, approximately 53.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 46.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 80235? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 80235 is 12.9% 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.