Denver, CO · standard
ZIP Code 80249
Denver County, Colorado - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 23,404
- 189/sq mi High-density area
- $100,324
- Median income Above-median income area
- $468,600
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 30.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 80249 (Denver, CO) rose +3.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 249.7 in 2023 to 258.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Colorado ZIP), while per-capita income is $35,913. The poverty rate is 6.9%, with unemployment at 7.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $468,600 (3% below the average Colorado ZIP) and median rent is $2,211; 74.3% of occupied homes 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. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Denver County, so 80249 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 80249
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Denver, CO
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 80249.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
106 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
104 establishments
- Construction
Construction
85 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
71 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
44 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 80249?
32.9
Median Age
50.7%
Male
49.3%
Female
25.2%
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?
$100,324
Median Household Income
+13% vs state ZIP avg
$35,913
Per Capita Income
6.9%
Poverty Rate
7.1%
Unemployment Rate
27.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 80249 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)
$100,324 Top 33% higher than 67% 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
14,198housing units
14,198
Total Housing Units
13,650
Occupied Units
548
Vacant Units
3.05
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$468,600
Median Home Value
-3% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 80249 vs 80019 →
ZIP 80249 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 80011
Aurora (80011)
47,461 residents
- 80022
Commerce City (80022)
42,699 residents
- 80239
Denver (80239)
40,512 residents
- 80601
Brighton (80601)
33,833 residents
- 80249
Denver (80249)
23,404 residents
- 80603 11,973
Brighton (80603)
11,973 residents
- 80019 1,690
Aurora (80019)
1,690 residents
- 80137 1,323
Watkins (80137)
1,323 residents
- 80045 277
Aurora (80045)
277 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 80249 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 80249 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 80137
Watkins (80137)
$134,890 median income
- 80019
Aurora (80019)
$129,154 median income
- 80603
Brighton (80603)
$118,297 median income
- 80601
Brighton (80601)
$105,417 median income
- 80022
Commerce City (80022)
$104,396 median income
- 80249
Denver (80249)
$100,324 median income
- 80239
Denver (80239)
$98,148 median income
- 80011
Aurora (80011)
$74,022 median income
- 80045 $49,500
Aurora (80045)
$49,500 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 80249, 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 (23,404 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 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.
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