ZIP Code 80121 in Littleton, CO

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Littleton, Colorado
City Alias:Centennial, Cherry Hills Village, Cherry Hl Vlg, Greenwood Village, Greenwood Vlg
Names to Avoid:
Cherry Hills, Grants Ranch
County:Arapahoe County
Timezone:Mountain (GMT -07:00)
Local Time:7:32:50 PM
Population:18,176 [See All]
Area Codes:720 / 983
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:39.6139, -104.9555
Land Area:7.212 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 80121 has 18,176 residents and 7,045 households (average 2.54 persons per household). The median age is 45.9 years, significantly older than the state (37.2) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 49.7% male and 50.3% female, which is about the same as the national male share (49.1%). Largest groups are White (85.5%, much higher than the state average of 70.7% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (9.0%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.0%, which is much lower than the state average (21.9%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:18,176Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:17,929Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:18,813Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:2,520.2 people per sq mile
Average Income:$136,287Source: Census ACS
Households:7,045Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$684,900Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.54Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:2.73Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--17,92318,07018,45818,61618,90719,34319,18519,41419,21718,56717,91818,04917,929
Decennial Census17,853------------------18,176------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 45.9

Male Median Age: 43.9

Female Median Age: 48.1

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male459512637541428459520536551597540663677568506359232244
Female399518538503348334447582547577616657707646543432312441
Total8581,0301,1751,0447767939671,1181,0981,1741,1561,3201,3841,2141,049791544685
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:15,54084.61%
Black:1820.99%
Hispanic:*1,6348.90%
Asian:3842.09%
American Indian:910.50%
Hawaiian:370.20%
Other:4982.71%
Total:18,366100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:9,02949.68%43.9 years
Females:9,14750.32%48.1 years
Total:18,176100%45.9 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:17,02694.96%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:1140.64%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:5212.91%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:2684.40%
Total Population:17,929100%
Total Native Population:17,14095.60%
Total Foreign-born Population:7894.40%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2023, the Median household income is $136,287, which is markedly greater than the national median ($78,538), is up $54,191 (66.0%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $34,787. Family households earn a median of $172,083 versus $57,961 for nonfamily households (a difference of $114,122). By gender, male median income is $111,571 and female is $84,231, which is markedly greater than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $27,340 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 62.4%, which is lower than the state rate (68.6%). The unemployment rate is 3.5%, which is better than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (58.8%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$82,096$84,518$86,228$87,370$88,639$91,842$91,497$95,484$101,500$101,908$112,568$130,815$136,287
Median Family Income$101,515$101,145$103,678$106,128$109,621$112,163$112,771$116,591$120,804$123,467$143,621$165,338$172,083
Median NonFamily Income$43,906$40,528$41,715$42,287$43,646$52,090$55,708$58,813$61,013$51,129$54,091$57,385$57,961
Median Male Income$71,607$72,250$75,515$72,946$74,904$72,413$70,583$74,042$73,958$82,178$87,806$102,120$111,571
Median Female Income$55,754$54,452$55,500$56,447$55,838$54,856$53,950$55,051$57,662$61,801$70,315$77,160$84,231
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:9,05060.13%
Unemployed:3262.17%
Not In Labor Force:5,67437.70%
Total:15,050100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:5,32558.84%
Service:1,02611.34%
Sales and Office:1,72019.01%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:3193.52%
Production, transportation, and material moving:6607.29%
Total Civilian Employed Population:9,050100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2023, the median home value is $684,900, which is considerably higher than the national median ($303,400), is up $401,100 (141.33%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $229,700. The median gross rent is $1,945, which is markedly greater than the national median ($1,348), is up $821 (73.04%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $540. Of occupied housing, owners make up 86.16% (63.75% with a mortgage, 36.25% free-and-clear) and renters 13.84% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 2.77%, which is far lower than the national rate (10.43%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$283,800$285,500$290,800$306,700$347,900$368,300$388,100$419,500$455,200$479,100$525,400$646,000$684,900
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:111.09%
$500 to $999:666.54%
$1,000 to $1,499:27427.16%
$1,500 to $1,999:16716.55%
$2,000 to $2,499:11311.20%
$2,500 to $2,999:17317.15%
$3,000 or more:19519.33%
No Rent:100.99%
Total:1,009100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$1,124$1,105$1,084$1,131$1,240$1,170$1,218$1,376$1,405$1,405$1,682$1,865$1,945
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):4,00654.93%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):2,27831.24%
Renter Occupied:1,00913.84%
Total Occupied Housing Units:7,293100%

Occupied Housing Units:7,29397.23%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):2082.77%
Total Housing Units:7,501100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:6,76890.23%
Multi-Family Units:6779.03%
Other Units:560.75%
Total Housing Units:7,501100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 63.60% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far higher than the national rate (35.00%), well above both the state and national averages. High school or higher is 98.60%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 3.30%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 2.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.70%), down 2.40 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 1.00 percentage points. This suggests a positive shift in the local economic and social landscape - higher incomes, steadier consumer demand, and a strengthening tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (42.05%). College enrollment is 19.57%, which is markedly below the state rate (27.40%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:530.39%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:1320.97%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):1,75312.94%
Some college, no degree:2,20016.24%
Associate's degree:7925.85%
Bachelor's degree:5,01337.00%
Graduate or professional degree:3,60726.62%
Total:13,550100%
High school or higher:13,36598.63%
Bachelor's degree or higher:8,62063.62%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:14,77671.54%
Public Insurance:5,29125.62%
No Insurance:5882.85%
Total:20,655100%
Has Health Insurance:20,06797.15%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty4.4%4.8%4.0%2.8%3.7%3.1%3.0%3.4%3.0%2.1%1.8%1.7%2.0%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:2557.33%
Kindergarten:2005.75%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):1,46342.05%
High school (grades 9-12):88025.29%
College or graduate school:68119.57%
Total:3,479100%
Early Childhood:45513.08%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):2,54373.10%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 80121 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 473 business establishments, employing about 3,804 people with an annual payroll of $246,961,000. USPS data shows 7,407 residential mailboxes and 265 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:7,407Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:265Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:11,785Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:5,907Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:435Source: USPS
# of Businesses:473Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$61,022,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$246,961,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:3,804Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 80121 is located in Arapahoe County, Colorado, within the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 19740) and Colorado's 6th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 2,977,085 people, about 0.61% of whom live in ZIP Code 80121. It covers 7.212 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.013 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Denver-Aurora-Centennial, COSource: Census
CBSA Number:19740Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:2,977,085Source: Census
MSA:Denver-Boulder-Greeley, CO CMSASource: Census
Land Area:7.212 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.013 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:06Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:474.66 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:Denver, CO PMSASource: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:0845255Source: Census
Place Name:Littleton city; ColoradoSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


80122 | | 80120

Schools in ZIP Code 80121


ZIP Code 80121 is part of 2 school districts, including: Littleton School District 6 (Grades PK thru 12) and Cherry Creek School District 5 (Grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th). There are 8 public schools and 3 private school(s) in this ZIP Code. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Field Elementary School 5402 South Sherman Way
Littleton, CO 80121
District: Littleton School District 6
Franklin Elementary School 1603 East Euclid Ave
Centennial, CO 80121
District: Littleton School District 6
Highland Elementary School 711 East Euclid Avenue
Centennial, CO 80121
District: Littleton School District 6
Littleton High School 199 East Littleton Blvd
Littleton, CO 80121
District: Littleton School District 6
Peabody Elementary School 3128 East Maplewood Avenue
Centennial, CO 80121
District: Littleton School District 6
Lois Lenski Elementary School 6350 South Fairfax Way
Centennial, CO 80121
District: Littleton School District 6
Village At Highland 711 E Euclid Ave
Centennial, CO 80121
District: Littleton School District 6
West Middle School 5151 South Holly
Greenwood Village, CO 80121
District: Cherry Creek School District 5
Rock Solid Christian Academy 6570b S Broadway
Littleton, CO 80121
District: Private School
Aspen Academy 5859 S University Blvd
Greenwood Village, CO 80121
District: Private School
Anastasis Academy 6495 S Colorado Blvd
Centennial, CO 80121
District: Private School

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 80121


United College Of Health And Beauty 4219 South Broadway
Englewood, CO 80113-4634
Type: Post Secondary
Arapahoe Community College 5900 S. Santa Fe Dr.
Littleton, CO 80160-9002
Type: Post Secondary
Denver Seminary 6399 S. Santa Fe Drive
Littleton, CO 80120
Type: Post Secondary
Columbia College - Denver 6892 S. Yosemite Ct Suite 3-100
Centennial, CO 80112-1464
Type: Post Secondary
Iliff School Of Theology 2323 E. Iliff Ave.
Denver, CO 80210-4798
Type: Post Secondary
University Of Denver 2199 S. University Blvd
Denver, CO 80208
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on October 1, 2025.

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    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
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