Denver, CO · standard
ZIP Code 80236
Denver County, Colorado - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 16,123
- 1,937/sq mi High-density area
- $86,115
- Median income Above-median income area
- $531,700
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 32.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Denver pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- Top 31%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 12%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,937
- people per sq mi
- 60%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 80236 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 80236 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Denver, Denver County, Colorado, home to 16,123 residents across 8.3 square miles, a density of 1,937 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
ZIP 80236 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $86,115 (3% below the average Colorado ZIP), while per-capita income is $39,057. The poverty rate is 9.1%, with unemployment at 6.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $531,700 (10% above the average Colorado ZIP) and median rent is $1,728; 59.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 32.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.6, and the average commute is 28 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Denver County, so 80236 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 80236
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Denver, CO
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 80236.
- Construction
Construction
37 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
18 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
17 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
15 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
15 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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 80236, 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
16,123
Population
8.3
Area (sq mi)
1,937
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 80236?
36.6
Median Age
51.0%
Male
49.0%
Female
13.4%
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?
$86,115
Median Household Income
-3% vs state ZIP avg
$39,057
Per Capita Income
9.1%
Poverty Rate
6.1%
Unemployment Rate
27.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 80236 ranks among Colorado ZIPs
Denver, CO household income vs. every Colorado ZIP code
Median household income among 469 reporting Colorado ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$86,115 Top 48% higher than 52% of 469 Colorado ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
6,500housing units
6,500
Total Housing Units
6,185
Occupied Units
315
Vacant Units
2.59
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$531,700
Median Home Value
+10% vs state ZIP avg
$1,728
Median Rent
1971
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
-0.5%
YoY Change (2024)
303
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+203%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 80236 have decreased 0.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +203% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.4% | 222 |
| 2021 | +15.1% | 256 |
| 2022 | +16.4% | 298 |
| 2023 | +2.2% | 304 |
| 2024 | -0.5% | 303 |
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 137 business establishments in ZIP 80236, employing approximately 1,097 people with a combined annual payroll of $58,347,000.
137
Businesses
1,097
Employees
$58.3M
Annual Payroll
9
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 37 | 27.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 18 | 13.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 17 | 12.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 15 | 10.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 15 | 10.9% |
| Retail trade | 10 | 7.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 10 | 7.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 6 | 4.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 2.2% |
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 80236 vs 80110 →
ZIP 80236 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 80219
Denver (80219)
61,296 residents
- 80123
Littleton (80123)
44,795 residents
- 80227
Denver (80227)
33,667 residents
- 80204
Denver (80204)
31,493 residents
- 80120
Littleton (80120)
28,435 residents
- 80232 21,411
Denver (80232)
21,411 residents
- 80110 20,867
Englewood (80110)
20,867 residents
- 80113 20,562
Englewood (80113)
20,562 residents
- 80223 17,987
Denver (80223)
17,987 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 80236 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 80236 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 80123
Littleton (80123)
$105,932 median income
- 80113
Englewood (80113)
$96,590 median income
- 80232
Denver (80232)
$96,217 median income
- 80120
Littleton (80120)
$94,296 median income
- 80227
Denver (80227)
$90,316 median income
- 80236
Denver (80236)
$86,115 median income
- 80110
Englewood (80110)
$85,900 median income
- 80204
Denver (80204)
$84,829 median income
- 80223
Denver (80223)
$79,151 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 80236 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80110 | Englewood, CO | 20,867 | 1.7 mi |
| 80219 | Denver, CO | 61,296 | 3.0 mi |
| 80235 | Denver, CO | 7,571 | 2.7 mi |
| 80123 | Littleton, CO | 44,795 | 2.9 mi |
| 80227 | Denver, CO | 33,667 | 2.9 mi |
| 80223 | Denver, CO | 17,987 | 3.7 mi |
| 80113 | Englewood, CO | 20,562 | 4.2 mi |
| 80232 | Denver, CO | 21,411 | 3.7 mi |
| 80120 | Littleton, CO | 28,435 | 4.3 mi |
| 80204 | Denver, CO | 31,493 | 5.8 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 80236, both outside CO so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (16,123 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 80236 in?
ZIP code 80236 (Denver) is located in Denver County, Colorado. Denver County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/denver-co.
What is the population of ZIP code 80236?
ZIP code 80236 in Denver, CO has a population of 16,123 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 80236?
The median household income in ZIP 80236 is $86,115, which is 13% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 80236?
The median home value in ZIP 80236 is $531,700, which is 91% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 80236?
The largest racial group in ZIP 80236 is White at 51.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 43.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 80236?
ZIP code 80236 has 137 business establishments employing approximately 1,097 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 80236?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 80236 are: Construction (37), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (18), Real estate and rental and leasing (17). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 80236?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 80236 decreased by 0.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 203%. 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 80236?
In ZIP code 80236, 58.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 32.4% 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 80236?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 80236 is 27.6 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 80236?
In ZIP code 80236, approximately 59.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 40.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 80236?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 80236 is 9.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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