Henderson, CO · standard
ZIP Code 80640
Adams County, Colorado - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 11,054
- 336/sq mi High-density area
- $117,373
- Median income Above-median income area
- $497,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 27.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Henderson pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 10%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 13%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 336
- people per sq mi
- 80%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 80640 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 80640 (Henderson, CO) rose +1.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 279.1 in 2023 to 282.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 80640 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Henderson, Adams County, Colorado, home to 11,054 residents across 32.9 square miles, a density of 336 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
ZIP 80640 skews affluent, with a median household income of $117,373 (32% above the average Colorado ZIP), while per-capita income is $44,740. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 3.3% and unemployment is 2.7%. Median home value is $497,100 (3% above the average Colorado ZIP) and median rent is $2,225; 79.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.3% 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 Adams County, so 80640 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 80640
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Henderson, CO
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 80640.
- Construction
Construction
94 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
68 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
47 establishments
- Manufacturing 32
Manufacturing
32 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 32
Real estate and rental and leasing
32 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 80640, Henderson, 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
11,054
Population
32.9
Area (sq mi)
336
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 80640?
34.9
Median Age
51.6%
Male
48.4%
Female
11.4%
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?
$117,373
Median Household Income
+32% vs state ZIP avg
$44,740
Per Capita Income
3.3%
Poverty Rate
2.7%
Unemployment Rate
27.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 80640 ranks among Colorado ZIPs
Henderson, 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)
$117,373 Top 18% higher than 82% 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
4,892housing units
4,892
Total Housing Units
4,790
Occupied Units
102
Vacant Units
2.86
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$497,100
Median Home Value
+3% vs state ZIP avg
$2,225
Median Rent
2005
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
+1.1%
YoY Change (2024)
282
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+182%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 80640 have increased 1.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +182% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -0.2% | 200 |
| 2021 | +15.8% | 232 |
| 2022 | +21.4% | 281 |
| 2023 | -0.8% | 279 |
| 2024 | +1.1% | 282 |
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 401 business establishments in ZIP 80640, employing approximately 11,707 people with a combined annual payroll of $920,700,000.
401
Businesses
11,707
Employees
$920.7M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 94 | 23.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 68 | 17.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 47 | 11.7% |
| Manufacturing | 32 | 8.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 32 | 8.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 29 | 7.2% |
| Retail trade | 26 | 6.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 21 | 5.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 13 | 3.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 10 | 2.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 10 | 2.5% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 5 | 1.3% |
| Educational services | 4 | 1.0% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 3 | 0.8% |
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 80640 vs 80024 →
ZIP 80640 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
- 80022
Commerce City (80022)
42,699 residents
- 80239
Denver (80239)
40,512 residents
- 80241
Thornton (80241)
31,746 residents
- 80260
Denver (80260)
31,412 residents
- 80602
Brighton (80602)
27,665 residents
- 80234
Denver (80234)
25,937 residents
- 80640 11,054
Henderson (80640)
11,054 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 80640 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 80640 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
- 80602
Brighton (80602)
$151,737 median income
- 80640
Henderson (80640)
$117,373 median income
- 80241
Thornton (80241)
$110,218 median income
- 80022
Commerce City (80022)
$104,396 median income
- 80239
Denver (80239)
$98,148 median income
- 80234
Denver (80234)
$92,563 median income
- 80233
Denver (80233)
$88,880 median income
- 80229
Denver (80229)
$84,203 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 80640 ranks #3 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80024 | Dupont, CO | 228 | 3.4 mi |
| 80233 | Denver, CO | 45,386 | 3.6 mi |
| 80022 | Commerce City, CO | 42,699 | 4.5 mi |
| 80602 | Brighton, CO | 27,665 | 5.6 mi |
| 80229 | Denver, CO | 49,598 | 4.5 mi |
| 80238 | Denver, CO | 10,058 | 7.9 mi |
| 80241 | Thornton, CO | 31,746 | 4.9 mi |
| 80260 | Denver, CO | 31,412 | 6.7 mi |
| 80239 | Denver, CO | 40,512 | 7.2 mi |
| 80234 | Denver, CO | 25,937 | 6.8 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 80640, 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 (11,054 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 80640 in?
ZIP code 80640 (Henderson) 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 80640?
ZIP code 80640 in Henderson, CO has a population of 11,054 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 80640?
The median household income in ZIP 80640 is $117,373, which is 54% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 80640?
The median home value in ZIP 80640 is $497,100, which is 79% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 80640?
The largest racial group in ZIP 80640 is White at 63.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 43.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 80640?
ZIP code 80640 has 401 business establishments employing approximately 11,707 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 80640?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 80640 are: Construction (94), Transportation and warehousing (68), Wholesale trade (47). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 80640?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 80640 increased by 1.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 182%. 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 80640?
In ZIP code 80640, 58.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.3% 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 80640?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 80640 is 27.3 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 80640?
In ZIP code 80640, approximately 79.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 80640?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 80640 is 3.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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