ZIP Code 80239

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Denver · Denver County · Colorado

Population
40,512

1,566/sq mi

Median income
$98,148

▲ 29% vs US

higher than 80% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$429,600

▲ 54% vs US

higher than 82% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
18.9%

Median age 32.5

Land area
25.9 sq mi

Denver

ZIP code 80239 in Denver, Colorado has a population of 40,512. The median household income is $98,148, which is 29% above the national average. Median home value is $429,600, 54% above the US average. 18.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 80239 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 25.9 square miles in Denver, Denver County, Colorado. The area is home to 40,512 residents, producing a population density of 1,566 people per square mile, and falls within the Denver time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 80239 against Colorado and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 80239 sits at $98,148 (11% above the Colorado average), while per-capita income is $31,922. The poverty rate stands at 13.4% and the unemployment rate at 7.5%. On housing, the median home value is $429,600 (11% below the state average) with median rent at $2,005 per month, and 60.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 80239 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 18.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.5, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Denver County, so you can benchmark 80239 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 80239

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 80239.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 80239, Denver, CO · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

40,512

Population

25.9

Area (sq mi)

1,566

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 80239?

32.5

Median Age

52.3%

Male

47.7%

Female

28.7%

Foreign-Born

White 21.7%
African American 18.2%
Asian 2.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 3.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.4%
Two or More Ethnicities 28.2%
Hispanic or Latino 62.3%

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?

$98,148

Median Household Income

+11% vs state

$31,922

Per Capita Income

13.4%

Poverty Rate

7.5%

Unemployment Rate

26.0 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 49.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.9%

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

What does housing look like?

13,943

Total Housing Units

13,410

Occupied Units

533

Vacant Units

3.21

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 60.0%
Renter 40.0%

$429,600

Median Home Value

-11% vs state

$2,005

Median Rent

1989

Median Year Built

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

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+3.1%

YoY Change (2024)

291

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+191%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 80239 have increased 3.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +191% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.8% 214
2021 +11.3% 238
2022 +15.8% 276
2023 +2.3% 282
2024 +3.1% 291

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 968 business establishments in ZIP 80239, employing approximately 28,211 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,192,407,000.

968

Businesses

28,211

Employees

$2.2B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Wholesale trade 198 20.4%
Construction 156 16.1%
Transportation and warehousing 114 11.8%
Retail trade 90 9.3%
Manufacturing 83 8.6%
Accommodation and food services 73 7.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 53 5.5%
Other services (except public administration) 46 4.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 34 3.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 28 2.9%
Health care and social assistance 27 2.8%
Finance and insurance 24 2.5%
Educational services 14 1.4%
Information 12 1.2%
Management of companies and enterprises 11 1.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 0.3%

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 80239 vs 80045 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
80045 Aurora, CO 277 2.7 mi
80238 Denver, CO 10,058 2.6 mi
80010 Aurora, CO 39,728 3.6 mi
80012 Aurora, CO 46,665 6.0 mi
80011 Aurora, CO 47,461 4.4 mi
80207 Denver, CO 21,216 4.5 mi
80230 Denver, CO 7,559 5.4 mi
80216 Denver, CO 10,924 6.3 mi
80014 Aurora, CO 36,710 8.5 mi
80220 Denver, CO 33,529 5.6 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 80239 in?
ZIP code 80239 (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 80239?
ZIP code 80239 in Denver, CO has a population of 40,512 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 80239?
The median household income in ZIP 80239 is $98,148, which is 29% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 80239?
The median home value in ZIP 80239 is $429,600, which is 54% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 80239?
The largest racial group in ZIP 80239 is Two or More Ethnicities at 28.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 62.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 80239?
ZIP code 80239 has 968 business establishments employing approximately 28,211 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 80239?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 80239 are: Wholesale trade (198), Construction (156), Transportation and warehousing (114). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 80239?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 80239 increased by 3.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 191%. 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 80239?
In ZIP code 80239, 49.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.9% 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 80239?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 80239 is 26.0 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 80239?
In ZIP code 80239, approximately 60.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 40.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 80239?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 80239 is 13.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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