Denver, CO · standard
ZIP Code 80238
Denver County, Colorado - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 10,058
- 799/sq mi High-density area
- $180,940
- Median income Above-median income area
- $832,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 75.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Denver pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 2%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 4%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 799
- people per sq mi
- 71%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 80238 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 80238 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Denver, Denver County, Colorado, home to 10,058 residents across 12.6 square miles, a density of 799 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
ZIP 80238 skews affluent, with a median household income of $180,940 (104% above the average Colorado ZIP), while per-capita income is $84,484. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 4.0% and unemployment is 3.1%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $832,200 (72% above the average Colorado ZIP), while 71.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $2,176.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 75.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Denver County, so 80238 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 80238
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Denver, CO
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 80238.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
174 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
105 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
104 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
81 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
78 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 80238, 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
10,058
Population
12.6
Area (sq mi)
799
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 80238?
36.0
Median Age
50.5%
Male
49.5%
Female
12.1%
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?
$180,940
Median Household Income
+104% vs state ZIP avg
$84,484
Per Capita Income
4.0%
Poverty Rate
3.1%
Unemployment Rate
24.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 80238 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)
$180,940 Top 1% higher than 99% 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
12,428housing units
12,428
Total Housing Units
11,625
Occupied Units
803
Vacant Units
2.63
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$832,200
Median Home Value
+72% vs state ZIP avg
$2,176
Median Rent
2012
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 844 business establishments in ZIP 80238, employing approximately 14,786 people with a combined annual payroll of $837,852,000.
844
Businesses
14,786
Employees
$837.9M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 174 | 20.6% |
| Retail trade | 105 | 12.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 104 | 12.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 81 | 9.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 78 | 9.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 55 | 6.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 40 | 4.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 37 | 4.4% |
| Construction | 31 | 3.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 28 | 3.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 27 | 3.2% |
| Educational services | 24 | 2.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 22 | 2.6% |
| Information | 21 | 2.5% |
| Manufacturing | 10 | 1.2% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 7 | 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 80238 vs 80207 →
ZIP 80238 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 80239
Denver (80239)
40,512 residents
- 80010
Aurora (80010)
39,728 residents
- 80220
Denver (80220)
33,529 residents
- 80231
Denver (80231)
32,127 residents
- 80205
Denver (80205)
29,221 residents
- 80247
Denver (80247)
25,449 residents
- 80207
Denver (80207)
21,216 residents
- 80216 10,924
Denver (80216)
10,924 residents
- 80238 10,058
Denver (80238)
10,058 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 80238 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 80238 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 80238
Denver (80238)
$180,940 median income
- 80207
Denver (80207)
$115,542 median income
- 80220
Denver (80220)
$106,054 median income
- 80205
Denver (80205)
$104,836 median income
- 80230
Denver (80230)
$99,750 median income
- 80239
Denver (80239)
$98,148 median income
- 80216
Denver (80216)
$82,143 median income
- 80231
Denver (80231)
$76,502 median income
- 80247 $64,498
Denver (80247)
$64,498 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 80238 ranks the highest of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80207 | Denver, CO | 21,216 | 1.9 mi |
| 80010 | Aurora, CO | 39,728 | 2.5 mi |
| 80239 | Denver, CO | 40,512 | 2.6 mi |
| 80230 | Denver, CO | 7,559 | 3.6 mi |
| 80045 | Aurora, CO | 277 | 2.9 mi |
| 80220 | Denver, CO | 33,529 | 3.2 mi |
| 80247 | Denver, CO | 25,449 | 5.1 mi |
| 80216 | Denver, CO | 10,924 | 4.1 mi |
| 80205 | Denver, CO | 29,221 | 4.4 mi |
| 80231 | Denver, CO | 32,127 | 6.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 80238, 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 (10,058 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 80238 in?
ZIP code 80238 (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 80238?
ZIP code 80238 in Denver, CO has a population of 10,058 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 80238?
The median household income in ZIP 80238 is $180,940, which is 137% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 80238?
The median home value in ZIP 80238 is $832,200, which is 199% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 80238?
The largest racial group in ZIP 80238 is White at 64.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 15.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 80238?
ZIP code 80238 has 844 business establishments employing approximately 14,786 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 80238?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 80238 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (174), Retail trade (105), Health care and social assistance (104). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 80238?
In ZIP code 80238, 82.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 75.8% 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 80238?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 80238 is 24.4 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 80238?
In ZIP code 80238, approximately 71.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 80238?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 80238 is 4.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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