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 High-density area
- $64,498
- Median income Near-median income area
- $318,400
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 41.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 80247 (Denver, CO) rose +7.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 239.4 in 2023 to 256.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Colorado ZIP), while per-capita income is $40,471. The poverty rate is 14.5%, with unemployment at 5.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $318,400 (34% below the average Colorado ZIP), and median rent is $1,828; owner occupancy is 40.6%.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Arapahoe County, so 80247 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 80247
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Denver, CO
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 80247.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
42 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
33 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
29 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
27 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
24 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 80247?
34.9
Median Age
45.2%
Male
54.8%
Female
24.5%
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?
$64,498
Median Household Income
-27% vs state ZIP avg
$40,471
Per Capita Income
14.5%
Poverty Rate
5.5%
Unemployment Rate
26.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 80247 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)
$64,498 27th percentile higher than 27% 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
16,030housing units
16,030
Total Housing Units
14,919
Occupied Units
1,111
Vacant Units
1.99
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$318,400
Median Home Value
-34% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 80247 vs 80230 →
ZIP 80247 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 80012
Aurora (80012)
46,665 residents
- 80010
Aurora (80010)
39,728 residents
- 80220
Denver (80220)
33,529 residents
- 80231
Denver (80231)
32,127 residents
- 80247
Denver (80247)
25,449 residents
- 80222
Denver (80222)
20,073 residents
- 80237 17,569
Denver (80237)
17,569 residents
- 80224 17,256
Denver (80224)
17,256 residents
- 80246 12,875
Denver (80246)
12,875 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 80247 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 80247 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
- 80220
Denver (80220)
$106,054 median income
- 80230
Denver (80230)
$99,750 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
- 80012
Aurora (80012)
$73,000 median income
- 80246 $67,235
Denver (80246)
$67,235 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 80247, 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 (25,449 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 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.
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