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 High-density area
- $61,852
- Median income Below-median income area
- $223,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 15.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Denver pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a suburban-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- 33rd 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 80260 (Denver, CO) fell -2.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 278.4 in 2023 to 272.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Colorado ZIP), while per-capita income is $27,334. The poverty rate is 18.8%, with unemployment at 6.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $223,200 (54% below the average Colorado ZIP), and median rent is $1,642; owner occupancy is 62.4%.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Adams County, so 80260 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 80260
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Denver, CO
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 80260.
- Construction
Construction
82 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
75 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
54 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
51 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
41 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 80260?
32.4
Median Age
49.1%
Male
50.9%
Female
23.9%
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?
$61,852
Median Household Income
-30% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
12,628housing units
12,628
Total Housing Units
12,224
Occupied Units
404
Vacant Units
2.83
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$223,200
Median Home Value
-54% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 80229
Denver (80229)
49,598 residents
- 80233
Denver (80233)
45,386 residents
- 80221
Denver (80221)
37,779 residents
- 80003
Arvada (80003)
35,384 residents
- 80031
Westminster (80031)
33,932 residents
- 80241
Thornton (80241)
31,746 residents
- 80260
Denver (80260)
31,412 residents
- 80234
Denver (80234)
25,937 residents
- 80023 15,415
Broomfield (80023)
15,415 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 80260 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 80260 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 80023
Broomfield (80023)
$158,180 median income
- 80241
Thornton (80241)
$110,218 median income
- 80031
Westminster (80031)
$107,422 median income
- 80234
Denver (80234)
$92,563 median income
- 80003
Arvada (80003)
$91,464 median income
- 80233
Denver (80233)
$88,880 median income
- 80221
Denver (80221)
$86,810 median income
- 80229
Denver (80229)
$84,203 median income
- 80260 $61,852
Denver (80260)
$61,852 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 80260, 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 (31,412 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 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.
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