ZIP Code 80015 in Aurora, CO

Data Last Updated: November 1, 2025
City:Aurora, Colorado
City Alias:Centennial
County:Arapahoe County
Timezone:Mountain (GMT -07:00)
Local Time:7:31:28 PM
Population:71,466 [See All]
Area Codes:720 / 983
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:39.6199, -104.7763
Land Area:16.265 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 80015 has 71,466 residents and 23,907 households (average 2.98 persons per household). The median age is 36.9 years, about the same as the state (37.2) and slightly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 49.3% male and 50.7% female, which is about the same as the state male share (50.2%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (64.0%, lower than the state average of 70.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (15.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 15.4%, which is 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:71,466Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:72,155Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:75,641Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:4,393.9 people per sq mile
Average Income:$121,640Source: Census ACS
Households:23,907Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$558,900Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.98Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:2.74Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--63,08964,04064,46064,81965,71865,94066,69567,95969,48770,21571,78672,84172,155
Decennial Census62,432------------------71,466------
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: 36.9

Male Median Age: 36.1

Female Median Age: 37.7

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male2,1662,6732,8732,8501,9432,0382,5302,7232,6052,4962,3492,2471,9991,5991,131527270209
Female2,0912,5882,7892,5631,8092,0882,6822,8882,7722,5912,3922,4662,2161,7581,197621340387
Total4,2575,2615,6625,4133,7524,1265,2125,6115,3775,0874,7414,7134,2153,3572,3281,148610596
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:45,75462.32%
Black:6,5368.90%
Hispanic:*11,02615.02%
Asian:6,2398.50%
American Indian:5240.71%
Hawaiian:1400.19%
Other:3,1964.35%
Total:73,415100%
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:35,22849.29%36.1 years
Females:36,23850.71%37.7 years
Total:71,466100%36.9 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:59,83682.93%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:1,2481.73%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:7,76810.77%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:3,30315.34%
Total Population:72,155100%
Total Native Population:61,08484.66%
Total Foreign-born Population:11,07115.34%
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 $121,640, which is considerably higher than the national median ($78,538), is up $39,964 (48.9%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $19,029. Family households earn a median of $138,069 versus $69,977 for nonfamily households (a difference of $68,092). By gender, male median income is $80,400 and female is $69,902, which is considerably higher than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $10,498 that has stayed about the same from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 73.9%, which is much higher than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 3.4%, which is below the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (48.9%).

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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$81,676$80,726$80,599$82,730$83,153$88,218$93,231$100,229$102,611$104,065$108,577$116,357$121,640
Median Family Income$89,568$89,825$89,801$92,390$92,389$97,737$103,209$107,507$110,302$114,960$121,219$130,228$138,069
Median NonFamily Income$48,439$44,457$48,008$49,186$48,791$50,220$52,128$54,218$55,588$57,965$56,400$63,514$69,977
Median Male Income$57,210$57,422$57,786$60,684$60,867$60,925$62,106$63,097$63,364$65,423$70,870$76,706$80,400
Median Female Income$47,212$47,221$48,127$48,562$47,314$48,352$50,162$52,016$52,827$55,340$60,249$64,499$69,902
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:40,05670.93%
Unemployed:1,4052.49%
Not In Labor Force:15,01326.58%
Total:56,474100%
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:19,57948.88%
Service:5,69114.21%
Sales and Office:8,42721.04%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:2,5246.30%
Production, transportation, and material moving:3,8359.57%
Total Civilian Employed Population:40,056100%
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 $558,900, which is far above the national median ($303,400), is up $313,500 (127.75%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $193,700. The median gross rent is $2,190, which is much higher than the national median ($1,348), is up $959 (77.90%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $469. Of occupied housing, owners make up 82.24% (78.62% with a mortgage, 21.38% free-and-clear) and renters 17.76% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 2.61%, which is much 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$245,400$242,200$241,500$246,400$257,900$274,700$304,100$337,300$365,200$397,700$430,100$495,000$558,900
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:00.00%
$500 to $999:571.29%
$1,000 to $1,499:67215.25%
$1,500 to $1,999:1,00422.78%
$2,000 to $2,499:99722.62%
$2,500 to $2,999:71016.11%
$3,000 or more:78317.76%
No Rent:1854.20%
Total:4,408100%
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$1,231$1,269$1,326$1,321$1,325$1,391$1,461$1,586$1,721$1,812$1,865$2,095$2,190
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):16,04664.65%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):4,36417.58%
Renter Occupied:4,40817.76%
Total Occupied Housing Units:24,818100%

Occupied Housing Units:24,81897.39%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):6642.61%
Total Housing Units:25,482100%
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:22,96590.12%
Multi-Family Units:2,4459.60%
Other Units:720.28%
Total Housing Units:25,482100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 49.30% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far higher than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 94.20%, which is well above the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 5.70%, which is falls below the national rate (8.60%). Public coverage is 23.80%, which is falls below the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 2.60%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.70%), down 1.40 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 0.90 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 (42.67%). College enrollment is 21.51%, 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:9681.96%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:1,9073.86%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):8,14016.46%
Some college, no degree:9,98520.20%
Associate's degree:4,0888.27%
Bachelor's degree:15,19130.73%
Graduate or professional degree:9,16118.53%
Total:49,440100%
High school or higher:46,56594.18%
Bachelor's degree or higher:24,35249.26%
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:57,50273.12%
Public Insurance:17,05821.69%
No Insurance:4,0845.19%
Total:78,644100%
Has Health Insurance:74,56094.81%
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 Poverty4.0%4.2%4.1%4.0%3.7%2.7%2.9%1.9%1.7%1.7%2.2%2.4%2.6%
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:1,1596.16%
Kindergarten:8904.73%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):8,02442.67%
High school (grades 9-12):4,68724.92%
College or graduate school:4,04521.51%
Total:18,805100%
Early Childhood:2,04910.90%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):13,60172.33%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 80015 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 1,104 business establishments, employing about 7,872 people with an annual payroll of $299,531,000. USPS data shows 25,383 residential mailboxes and 545 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:25,383Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:545Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:32,978Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:7,130Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:3,103Source: USPS
# of Businesses:1,104Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$71,276,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$299,531,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:7,872Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 80015 is located in Arapahoe County, Colorado, within the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 19740) and Colorado's 4th and 6th Congressional Districts. This Metro area has a population of 2,977,085 people, about 2.40% of whom live in ZIP Code 80015. It covers 16.265 sq mi of land and a water area of 1.561 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:16.265 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:1.561 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:04,06Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:38102.67, 474.66 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:Denver, CO PMSASource: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:0804000Source: Census
Place Name:Aurora city; ColoradoSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


80016 | | 80014

Schools in ZIP Code 80015


ZIP Code 80015 is in the Cherry Creek School District 5, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 21 public schools and 1 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.

Thunder Ridge Middle School 5250 South Picadilly Street
Aurora, CO 80015
District: Cherry Creek School District 5
Independence Elementary School 4700 South Memphis Street
Aurora, CO 80015
District: Cherry Creek School District 5
Laredo Middle School 5000 South Laredo Street
Aurora, CO 80015
District: Cherry Creek School District 5
Sagebrush Elementary School 14700 East Temple Place
Aurora, CO 80015
District: Cherry Creek School District 5
Smoky Hill High School 16100 East Smoky Hill Road
Aurora, CO 80015
District: Cherry Creek School District 5
Meadow Point Elementary School 17901 East Grand Avenue
Aurora, CO 80015
District: Cherry Creek School District 5
Trails West Elementary School 5400 South Waco Street
Centennial, CO 80015
District: Cherry Creek School District 5
Indian Ridge Elementary School 16501 East Progress Drive
Aurora, CO 80015
District: Cherry Creek School District 5
Timberline Elementary School 5500 South Killarney Street
Centennial, CO 80015
District: Cherry Creek School District 5
Summit Elementary School 18201 East Quincy Ave
Aurora, CO 80015
District: Cherry Creek School District 5
Rolling Hills Elementary School 5756 South Biscay Circle
Aurora, CO 80015
District: Cherry Creek School District 5
Antelope Ridge Elementary School 5455 South Tempe Street
Aurora, CO 80015
District: Cherry Creek School District 5
Canyon Creek Elementary School 6070 South Versailles Parkway
Aurora, CO 80015
District: Cherry Creek School District 5
Sky Vista Middle School 4500 S Himalaya Street
Aurora, CO 80015
District: Cherry Creek School District 5
Aspen Crossing Elementary School 4655 S Himalaya Street
Centennial, CO 80015
District: Cherry Creek School District 5
Eaglecrest High School 5100 South Picadilly Street
Centennial, CO 80015
District: Cherry Creek School District 5
Peakview Elementary School 19451 East Progress Circle
Centennial, CO 80015
District: Cherry Creek School District 5
Mountain Vista Elementary School 22200 East Radcliff Parkway
Centennial, CO 80015
District: Cherry Creek School District 5
Outback Preschool 5436 South Riviera Way
Aurora, CO 80015
District: Cherry Creek School District 5
Heritage Heights Academy 20050 East Smoky Hill Road
Centennial, CO 80015
District: Cherry Creek School District 5
The Journey Preschool 4360 S. Pitkin Street
Aurora, CO 80015
District: Cherry Creek School District 5
Montessori School Of Aurora 18385 E Smoky Hill Rd
Centennial, CO 80015
District: Private School

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 80015


Colorado Technical University-Denver South 3151 S Vaughn Way
Aurora, CO 80014
Type: Post Secondary
Rocky Vista University 8401 S Chambers Road
Parker, CO 80134
Type: Post Secondary
Platt College-Aurora 3100 S Parker Rd
Aurora, CO 80014-3141
Type: Post Secondary
Empire Beauty School-Aurora 16800 E. Mississippi Ave.
Aurora, CO 80017
Type: Post Secondary
Avalon Institute-Aurora 2231 S Peoria Street
Aurora, CO 80014
Type: Post Secondary
Pima Medical Institute-Aurora 13750 E. Mississippi Avenue
Aurora, CO 80012-0000
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 November 1, 2025.

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    • U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
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