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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
$86,115
Median income
$531,700
Median home value
32.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 Colorado average), while per-capita income is $39,057. Poverty here runs at 9.1%, with unemployment measured at 6.1%. Median home value sits at $531,700 (10% above the state average), median rent at $1,728 a month, and owner-occupancy at 59.6%.

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. To put 80236 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Denver 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 80236

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Denver, CO

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 80236.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 80236?

36.6

Median Age

51.0%

Male

49.0%

Female

13.4%

Foreign-Born

White 51.4%
African American 2.0%
Asian 5.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 32.7%
Hispanic or Latino 43.2%

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

$39,057

Per Capita Income

9.1%

Poverty Rate

6.1%

Unemployment Rate

27.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 80236 ranks nationally

Denver, CO household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$86,115 Top 31% higher than 69% 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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 58.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 32.4%

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

What does housing look like?

6,500

Total Housing Units

6,185

Occupied Units

315

Vacant Units

2.59

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 59.6%
Renter 40.4%

$531,700

Median Home Value

+10% vs state

$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

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ZIP 80236 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 80236 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 80236 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 80236 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Denver County

80219 standard
Denver, CO
Pop: 61,296
80239 standard
Denver, CO
Pop: 40,512
80210 standard
Denver, CO
Pop: 33,946
80220 standard
Denver, CO
Pop: 33,529
80231 standard
Denver, CO
Pop: 32,127
80211 standard
Denver, CO
Pop: 31,583

Related Areas

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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.

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