PlainZIP

Denver, CO · standard

ZIP Code 80247

Arapahoe County, Colorado - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

25,449
3,350/sq mi
$64,498
Median income
$318,400
Median home value
41.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Denver pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a suburban-density, mixed-tenure area.

37th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 31%
home value, US ZIPs
3,350
people per sq mi
41%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 80247 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 80247 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Denver, Arapahoe County, Colorado, with 25,449 residents across 7.6 square miles, a density of 3,350 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.

ZIP 80247 reports a modest median household income of $64,498 (27% below the Colorado average), while per-capita income is $40,471. Poverty here runs at 14.5%, with unemployment measured at 5.5%. On housing, the median home value is $318,400 (34% below the state average) with median rent at $1,828 per month, and 40.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 41.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.9, and the average commute is 27 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Arapahoe County, letting you compare 80247 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 80247

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Denver, CO

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 80247.

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 80247, 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

25,449

Population

7.6

Area (sq mi)

3,350

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 80247?

34.9

Median Age

45.2%

Male

54.8%

Female

24.5%

Foreign-Born

White 48.3%
African American 22.3%
Asian 6.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 13.3%
Hispanic or Latino 21.9%

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?

$64,498

Median Household Income

-27% vs state

$40,471

Per Capita Income

14.5%

Poverty Rate

5.5%

Unemployment Rate

26.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 80247 ranks nationally

Denver, CO household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$64,498 37th percentile higher than 37% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 60.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 41.4%

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

What does housing look like?

16,030

Total Housing Units

14,919

Occupied Units

1,111

Vacant Units

1.99

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 40.6%
Renter 59.4%

$318,400

Median Home Value

-34% vs state

$1,828

Median Rent

1985

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

+7.1%

YoY Change (2024)

256

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+156%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 80247 have increased 7.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +156% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.3% 189
2021 +12.5% 213
2022 +10.1% 234
2023 +2.4% 239
2024 +7.1% 256

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 245 business establishments in ZIP 80247, employing approximately 1,630 people with a combined annual payroll of $69,268,000.

245

Businesses

1,630

Employees

$69.3M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 42 17.1%
Health care and social assistance 33 13.5%
Other services (except public administration) 29 11.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 27 11.0%
Transportation and warehousing 24 9.8%
Retail trade 21 8.6%
Construction 19 7.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 16 6.5%
Accommodation and food services 15 6.1%
Educational services 8 3.3%
Wholesale trade 3 1.2%
Finance and insurance 3 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 1.2%

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 80247 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 80247 ranks #5 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 80247 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 80247 ranks #null 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
80230 Denver, CO 7,559 1.6 mi
80231 Denver, CO 32,127 1.8 mi
80224 Denver, CO 17,256 1.7 mi
80012 Aurora, CO 46,665 2.4 mi
80246 Denver, CO 12,875 2.7 mi
80010 Aurora, CO 39,728 3.1 mi
80220 Denver, CO 33,529 3.1 mi
80222 Denver, CO 20,073 3.0 mi
80238 Denver, CO 10,058 5.1 mi
80237 Denver, CO 17,569 4.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Arapahoe County

80013 standard
Aurora, CO
Pop: 69,588
80015 standard
Aurora, CO
Pop: 62,432
80011 standard
Aurora, CO
Pop: 47,461
80012 standard
Aurora, CO
Pop: 46,665
80016 standard
Aurora, CO
Pop: 41,219
80010 standard
Aurora, CO
Pop: 39,728

Related Areas

Arapahoe County Denver, CO Colorado

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 80247 in? ▼
ZIP code 80247 (Denver) is located in Arapahoe County, Colorado. Arapahoe County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/arapahoe-co.
What is the population of ZIP code 80247? ▼
ZIP code 80247 in Denver, CO has a population of 25,449 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 80247? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 80247 is $64,498, which is 15% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 80247? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 80247 is $318,400, which is 14% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 80247? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 80247 is White at 48.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 21.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 80247? ▼
ZIP code 80247 has 245 business establishments employing approximately 1,630 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 80247? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 80247 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (42), Health care and social assistance (33), Other services (except public administration) (29). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 80247? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 80247 increased by 7.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 156%. 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 80247? ▼
In ZIP code 80247, 60.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 41.4% 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 80247? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 80247 is 26.6 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 80247? ▼
In ZIP code 80247, approximately 40.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 59.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 80247? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 80247 is 14.5% 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.