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ZIP Code 80249

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

23,404
189/sq mi
$100,324
Median income
$468,600
Median home value
30.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Denver pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 19%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 15%
home value, US ZIPs
189
people per sq mi
74%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 80249 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 80249 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Denver, Denver County, Colorado, with 23,404 residents across 123.6 square miles, a density of 189 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.

ZIP 80249 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $100,324 (13% above the Colorado average), while per-capita income is $35,913. 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 7.1%. On housing, the median home value is $468,600 (3% below the state average) with median rent at $2,211 per month, and 74.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 30.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.9, and the average commute is 28 minutes. We also surface 8 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Denver County, so you can benchmark 80249 against its immediate geography rather than a national average 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 80249

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Denver, CO

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 80249.

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 80249, 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

23,404

Population

123.6

Area (sq mi)

189

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 80249?

32.9

Median Age

50.7%

Male

49.3%

Female

25.2%

Foreign-Born

White 24.9%
African American 33.4%
Asian 7.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 18.6%
Hispanic or Latino 38.8%

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?

$100,324

Median Household Income

+13% vs state

$35,913

Per Capita Income

6.9%

Poverty Rate

7.1%

Unemployment Rate

27.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 80249 ranks nationally

Denver, CO household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$100,324 Top 19% higher than 81% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 54.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 30.9%

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

What does housing look like?

14,198

Total Housing Units

13,650

Occupied Units

548

Vacant Units

3.05

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 74.3%
Renter 25.7%

$468,600

Median Home Value

-3% vs state

$2,211

Median Rent

2007

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

+3.6%

YoY Change (2024)

259

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+159%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 80249 have increased 3.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +159% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.9% 190
2021 +12.8% 214
2022 +18.6% 254
2023 -1.8% 250
2024 +3.6% 259

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 582 business establishments in ZIP 80249, employing approximately 31,405 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,559,250,000.

582

Businesses

31,405

Employees

$2.6B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 106 18.2%
Transportation and warehousing 104 17.9%
Construction 85 14.6%
Retail trade 71 12.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 44 7.6%
Other services (except public administration) 36 6.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 33 5.7%
Health care and social assistance 29 5.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 24 4.1%
Finance and insurance 13 2.2%
Wholesale trade 12 2.1%
Information 6 1.0%
Educational services 6 1.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 0.9%
Management of companies and enterprises 4 0.7%
Manufacturing 3 0.5%

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 80249 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 80249 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 80249 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 80249 ranks #6 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
80019 Aurora, CO 1,690 4.5 mi
80022 Commerce City, CO 42,699 5.8 mi
80603 Brighton, CO 11,973 9.4 mi
80137 Watkins, CO 1,323 8.4 mi
80011 Aurora, CO 47,461 8.9 mi
80239 Denver, CO 40,512 8.7 mi
80601 Brighton, CO 33,833 9.8 mi
80045 Aurora, CO 277 10.3 mi

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Pop: 31,583

Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 80249 in? ▼
ZIP code 80249 (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 80249? ▼
ZIP code 80249 in Denver, CO has a population of 23,404 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 80249? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 80249 is $100,324, which is 32% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 80249? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 80249 is $468,600, which is 68% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 80249? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 80249 is African American at 33.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 38.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 80249? ▼
ZIP code 80249 has 582 business establishments employing approximately 31,405 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 80249? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 80249 are: Accommodation and food services (106), Transportation and warehousing (104), Construction (85). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 80249? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 80249 increased by 3.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 159%. 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 80249? ▼
In ZIP code 80249, 54.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.9% 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 80249? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 80249 is 27.9 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 80249? ▼
In ZIP code 80249, approximately 74.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 80249? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 80249 is 6.9% 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.