ZIP Code 80239
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Denver · Denver County · Colorado
- Population
- 40,512
- Median income
- $98,148
- Median home value
- $429,600
- Bachelor's or higher
- 18.9%
- Land area
- 25.9 sq mi
1,566/sq mi
▲ 29% vs US
higher than 80% of US ZIPs
▲ 54% vs US
higher than 82% of US ZIPs
Median age 32.5
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.
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
198 establishments
- Construction
Construction
156 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
114 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
90 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
83 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 + 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
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 80239?
32.5
Median Age
52.3%
Male
47.7%
Female
28.7%
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?
$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?
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
$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)
How have home values changed over time?
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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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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