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Denver, CO · standard

ZIP Code 80260

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

31,412
2,506/sq mi
$61,852
Median income
$223,200
Median home value
15.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

33th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 50%
home value, US ZIPs
2,506
people per sq mi
62%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 80260 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 80260 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Denver, Adams County, Colorado, with 31,412 residents across 12.5 square miles, a density of 2,506 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.

ZIP 80260 reports a modest median household income of $61,852 (30% below the Colorado average), while per-capita income is $27,334. Local economic indicators show a 18.8% poverty rate alongside 6.9% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $223,200 (54% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,642 monthly, and 62.4% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.4, and the average commute is 31 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Adams County, letting you compare 80260 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 80260

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Denver, CO

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 80260.

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 80260, 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

31,412

Population

12.5

Area (sq mi)

2,506

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 80260?

32.4

Median Age

49.1%

Male

50.9%

Female

23.9%

Foreign-Born

White 44.0%
African American 1.9%
Asian 3.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 30.6%
Hispanic or Latino 60.0%

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?

$61,852

Median Household Income

-30% vs state

$27,334

Per Capita Income

18.8%

Poverty Rate

6.9%

Unemployment Rate

30.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 80260 ranks nationally

Denver, CO household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$61,852 33rd percentile higher than 33% 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 48.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.8%

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

What does housing look like?

12,628

Total Housing Units

12,224

Occupied Units

404

Vacant Units

2.83

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 62.4%
Renter 37.6%

$223,200

Median Home Value

-54% vs state

$1,642

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

-2.0%

YoY Change (2024)

273

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+173%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 80260 have decreased 2.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +173% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.4% 205
2021 +13.9% 234
2022 +13.5% 266
2023 +4.8% 278
2024 -2.0% 273

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 451 business establishments in ZIP 80260, employing approximately 3,905 people with a combined annual payroll of $176,893,000.

451

Businesses

3,905

Employees

$176.9M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 82 18.2%
Retail trade 75 16.6%
Health care and social assistance 54 12.0%
Accommodation and food services 51 11.3%
Other services (except public administration) 41 9.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 36 8.0%
Finance and insurance 26 5.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 26 5.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 19 4.2%
Transportation and warehousing 13 2.9%
Wholesale trade 10 2.2%
Information 5 1.1%
Educational services 5 1.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 0.7%

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 80260 vs 80031 →

ZIP 80260 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 80260 ranks #7 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 80260 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 80260 ranks #9 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
80031 Westminster, CO 33,932 1.9 mi
80234 Denver, CO 25,937 3.1 mi
80221 Denver, CO 37,779 3.6 mi
80229 Denver, CO 49,598 2.7 mi
80030 Westminster, CO 15,329 3.0 mi
80233 Denver, CO 45,386 3.9 mi
80003 Arvada, CO 35,384 4.1 mi
80023 Broomfield, CO 15,415 7.3 mi
80024 Dupont, CO 228 4.9 mi
80241 Thornton, CO 31,746 5.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Adams County

80229 standard
Denver, CO
Pop: 49,598
80233 standard
Denver, CO
Pop: 45,386
80022 standard
Commerce City, CO
Pop: 42,699
80221 standard
Denver, CO
Pop: 37,779
80031 standard
Westminster, CO
Pop: 33,932
80601 standard
Brighton, CO
Pop: 33,833

Related Areas

Adams County Denver, CO Colorado

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 80260 in? ▼
ZIP code 80260 (Denver) is located in Adams County, Colorado. Adams County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/adams-co.
What is the population of ZIP code 80260? ▼
ZIP code 80260 in Denver, CO has a population of 31,412 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 80260? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 80260 is $61,852, which is 19% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 80260? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 80260 is $223,200, which is 20% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 80260? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 80260 is White at 44.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 60.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 80260? ▼
ZIP code 80260 has 451 business establishments employing approximately 3,905 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 80260? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 80260 are: Construction (82), Retail trade (75), Health care and social assistance (54). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 80260? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 80260 decreased by 2.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 173%. 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 80260? ▼
In ZIP code 80260, 48.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.8% 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 80260? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 80260 is 30.9 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 80260? ▼
In ZIP code 80260, approximately 62.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 37.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 80260? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 80260 is 18.8% 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.