Denver, CO · standard
ZIP Code 80237
Denver County, Colorado - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 17,569
- 1,886/sq mi High-density area
- $85,705
- Median income Above-median income area
- $582,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 61.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Denver pairs an above-median household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- Top 31%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 10%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,886
- people per sq mi
- 44%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 80237 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 80237 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Denver, Denver County, Colorado, home to 17,569 residents across 9.3 square miles, a density of 1,886 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
ZIP 80237 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $85,705 (3% below the average Colorado ZIP), while per-capita income is $58,961. The poverty rate is 9.2%, with unemployment at 3.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $582,500 (20% above the average Colorado ZIP), with only 43.8% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $1,929.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 61.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.3, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Denver County, so 80237 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 80237
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Denver, CO
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 80237.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
255 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
182 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
129 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
106 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 62
Other services (except public administration)
62 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 80237, 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
17,569
Population
9.3
Area (sq mi)
1,886
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 80237?
35.3
Median Age
50.2%
Male
49.8%
Female
13.7%
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?
$85,705
Median Household Income
-3% vs state ZIP avg
$58,961
Per Capita Income
9.2%
Poverty Rate
3.9%
Unemployment Rate
24.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 80237 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)
$85,705 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
12,875housing units
12,875
Total Housing Units
12,007
Occupied Units
868
Vacant Units
1.94
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$582,500
Median Home Value
+20% vs state ZIP avg
$1,929
Median Rent
1982
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
+0.9%
YoY Change (2024)
272
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+172%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 80237 have increased 0.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +172% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.4% | 204 |
| 2021 | +12.5% | 230 |
| 2022 | +15.2% | 265 |
| 2023 | +2.0% | 270 |
| 2024 | +0.9% | 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 1,036 business establishments in ZIP 80237, employing approximately 24,374 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,044,426,000.
1,036
Businesses
24,374
Employees
$3.0B
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 255 | 24.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 182 | 17.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 129 | 12.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 106 | 10.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 62 | 6.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 55 | 5.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 50 | 4.8% |
| Information | 36 | 3.5% |
| Construction | 34 | 3.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 26 | 2.5% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 25 | 2.4% |
| Retail trade | 20 | 1.9% |
| Educational services | 15 | 1.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 12 | 1.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 11 | 1.1% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 10 | 1.0% |
| Manufacturing | 8 | 0.8% |
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 80237 vs 80231 →
ZIP 80237 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 80014
Aurora (80014)
36,710 residents
- 80231
Denver (80231)
32,127 residents
- 80111
Englewood (80111)
28,948 residents
- 80247
Denver (80247)
25,449 residents
- 80113
Englewood (80113)
20,562 residents
- 80222
Denver (80222)
20,073 residents
- 80121
Littleton (80121)
17,853 residents
- 80237
Denver (80237)
17,569 residents
- 80224
Denver (80224)
17,256 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 80237 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 80237 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 80121
Littleton (80121)
$142,056 median income
- 80111
Englewood (80111)
$135,995 median income
- 80230
Denver (80230)
$99,750 median income
- 80113
Englewood (80113)
$96,590 median income
- 80222
Denver (80222)
$86,472 median income
- 80224
Denver (80224)
$86,352 median income
- 80237
Denver (80237)
$85,705 median income
- 80231
Denver (80231)
$76,502 median income
- 80014
Aurora (80014)
$73,210 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 80237 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80231 | Denver, CO | 32,127 | 2.3 mi |
| 80111 | Englewood, CO | 28,948 | 2.2 mi |
| 80222 | Denver, CO | 20,073 | 2.6 mi |
| 80224 | Denver, CO | 17,256 | 3.3 mi |
| 80113 | Englewood, CO | 20,562 | 3.3 mi |
| 80247 | Denver, CO | 25,449 | 4.1 mi |
| 80121 | Littleton, CO | 17,853 | 3.4 mi |
| 80014 | Aurora, CO | 36,710 | 3.7 mi |
| 80230 | Denver, CO | 7,559 | 5.5 mi |
| 80246 | Denver, CO | 12,875 | 4.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 80237, 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 (17,569 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 80237 in?
ZIP code 80237 (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 80237?
ZIP code 80237 in Denver, CO has a population of 17,569 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 80237?
The median household income in ZIP 80237 is $85,705, which is 12% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 80237?
The median home value in ZIP 80237 is $582,500, which is 109% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 80237?
The largest racial group in ZIP 80237 is White at 69.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 19.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 80237?
ZIP code 80237 has 1,036 business establishments employing approximately 24,374 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 80237?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 80237 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (255), Finance and insurance (182), Real estate and rental and leasing (129). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 80237?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 80237 increased by 0.9% 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 80237?
In ZIP code 80237, 75.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 61.7% 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 80237?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 80237 is 24.6 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 80237?
In ZIP code 80237, approximately 43.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 56.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 80237?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 80237 is 9.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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