ZIP Code 80220 in Denver, CO

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Denver, Colorado
County:Denver County
Timezone:Mountain (GMT -07:00)
Local Time:7:34:12 PM
Population:37,233 [See All]
Area Codes:303 / 720 / 983
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:39.7311, -104.9127
Land Area:5.171 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 80220 has 37,233 residents and 16,489 households (average 2.23 persons per household). The median age is 36.3 years, about the same as the state (37.2) and slightly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 49.0% male and 51.0% female, which is slightly lower than the state male share (50.2%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (68.9%, much higher than the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (14.8%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 14.8%, 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:37,233Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:36,311Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:38,425Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:7,200.3 people per sq mile
Average Income:$101,961Source: Census ACS
Households:16,489Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$739,600Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.23Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:3.16Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--33,12934,43735,48636,16236,19335,71536,00835,99936,48336,79037,11636,23636,311
Decennial Census33,529------------------37,233------
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: 36.3

Male Median Age: 36.3

Female Median Age: 36.3

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male1,1851,1251,0431,0138501,6221,8641,6401,3951,3481,1111,023886863670316158132
Female1,1221,1091,0051,0581,0861,7721,8521,7251,3681,2131,0971,002896978804444226232
Total2,3072,2342,0482,0711,9363,3943,7163,3652,7632,5612,2082,0251,7821,8411,474760384364
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:25,65066.51%
Black:3,4869.04%
Hispanic:*5,52714.33%
Asian:1,6494.28%
American Indian:3650.95%
Hawaiian:250.06%
Other:1,8664.84%
Total:38,568100%
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:18,24449.00%36.3 years
Females:18,98951.00%36.3 years
Total:37,233100%36.3 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:31,48786.71%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:5551.53%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:2,0865.74%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:2,18311.76%
Total Population:36,311100%
Total Native Population:32,04288.24%
Total Foreign-born Population:4,26911.76%
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 $101,961, which is much higher than the national median ($78,538), is up $38,754 (61.3%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $19,319. Family households earn a median of $146,788 versus $66,413 for nonfamily households (a difference of $80,375). By gender, male median income is $89,319 and female is $73,203, which is much higher than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $16,116 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 75.6%, which is far greater than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 4.4%, which is just under the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (63.9%).

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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$63,207$64,104$62,989$64,993$65,487$68,431$69,967$78,773$82,642$85,867$86,466$96,703$101,961
Median Family Income$93,229$89,549$89,211$90,430$94,787$94,877$102,287$116,698$120,803$122,440$125,894$142,967$146,788
Median NonFamily Income$43,914$45,127$46,897$47,366$47,718$50,855$52,886$55,176$57,358$61,367$58,750$62,672$66,413
Median Male Income$60,127$63,203$63,672$62,274$62,393$62,371$61,283$64,179$63,788$61,583$66,537$82,054$89,319
Median Female Income$55,988$52,188$51,947$54,354$53,079$55,018$55,892$58,588$58,571$58,032$62,607$69,988$73,203
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:21,28572.18%
Unemployed:9803.32%
Not In Labor Force:7,22524.50%
Total:29,490100%
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:13,59563.87%
Service:2,87113.49%
Sales and Office:2,97813.99%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:6993.28%
Production, transportation, and material moving:1,1425.37%
Total Civilian Employed Population:21,285100%
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 $739,600, which is far above the national median ($303,400), is up $374,700 (102.69%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $241,500. The median gross rent is $1,621, which is markedly greater than the national median ($1,348), is up $801 (97.68%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $327. Of occupied housing, owners make up 57.75% (73.54% with a mortgage, 26.46% free-and-clear) and renters 42.25% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 4.84%, which is considerably 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$364,900$373,200$360,200$361,900$367,000$398,700$419,300$465,500$498,100$540,400$575,500$690,300$739,600
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:2283.21%
$500 to $999:6489.12%
$1,000 to $1,499:2,16730.50%
$1,500 to $1,999:1,89626.68%
$2,000 to $2,499:1,26017.73%
$2,500 to $2,999:3685.18%
$3,000 or more:4396.18%
No Rent:1001.41%
Total:7,106100%
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$820$860$883$898$918$985$1,045$1,154$1,294$1,352$1,404$1,552$1,621
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):7,14442.47%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):2,57015.28%
Renter Occupied:7,10642.25%
Total Occupied Housing Units:16,820100%

Occupied Housing Units:16,82095.16%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):8554.84%
Total Housing Units:17,675100%
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:11,27363.78%
Multi-Family Units:6,26835.46%
Other Units:1340.76%
Total Housing Units:17,675100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 65.50% 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 94.10%, which is well above the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 6.30%, which is falls below the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 6.60%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), down 4.00 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 0.40 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (37.71%). College enrollment is 27.87%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.

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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:9643.60%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:6182.31%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):2,3028.61%
Some college, no degree:4,30616.10%
Associate's degree:1,0333.86%
Bachelor's degree:9,72936.37%
Graduate or professional degree:7,79629.15%
Total:26,748100%
High school or higher:25,16694.09%
Bachelor's degree or higher:17,52565.52%
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:25,98566.46%
Public Insurance:10,83327.71%
No Insurance:2,2795.83%
Total:39,097100%
Has Health Insurance:36,81894.17%
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 Poverty10.6%11.0%12.8%12.7%11.9%11.5%10.4%8.0%7.0%5.6%7.1%5.7%6.6%
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:6687.50%
Kindergarten:3764.22%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):3,35937.71%
High school (grades 9-12):2,02222.70%
College or graduate school:2,48327.87%
Total:8,908100%
Early Childhood:1,04411.72%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):5,75764.63%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 80220 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 899 business establishments, employing about 7,699 people with an annual payroll of $504,533,000. USPS data shows 17,231 residential mailboxes and 642 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:17,231Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:642Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:19,801Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:10,845Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:5,094Source: USPS
# of Businesses:899Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$123,124,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$504,533,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:7,699Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 80220 is located in Denver County, Colorado, within the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 19740) and Colorado's 1st and 6th Congressional Districts. This Metro area has a population of 2,977,085 people, about 1.25% of whom live in ZIP Code 80220. It covers 5.171 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 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:5.171 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:--Source: Census
Congressional District:01,06Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:189.62, 474.66 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:Denver, CO PMSASource: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:0820000Source: Census
Place Name:Denver city; ColoradoSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


80221 | | 80219

Schools in ZIP Code 80220


ZIP Code 80220 is in the Denver County School District 1, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 9 public schools and 6 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.

Ashley Elementary School 1914 Syracuse Street
Denver, CO 80220
District: Denver County School District 1
Carson Elementary School 5420 East 1st Avenue
Denver, CO 80220
District: Denver County School District 1
Hill Campus Of Arts And Sciences 451 Clermont Street
Denver, CO 80220
District: Denver County School District 1
Montclair School Of Academics And Enrichment 1151 Newport Street
Denver, CO 80220
District: Denver County School District 1
Palmer Elementary School 995 Grape Street
Denver, CO 80220
District: Denver County School District 1
Park Hill School 5050 East 19th Avenue
Denver, CO 80220
District: Denver County School District 1
Steck Elementary School 450 Albion Street
Denver, CO 80220
District: Denver County School District 1
Denver School Of The Arts 7111 Montview Blvd
Denver, CO 80220
District: Denver County School District 1
Denver Language School 451 Newport Street
Denver, CO 80220
District: Denver County School District 1
Graland Country Day School 55 Clermont St
Denver, CO 80220
District: Private School
Rabbi Steven Foster Early Learning Center At Templ 51 Grape St
Denver, CO 80220
District: Private School
Christ The King Roman Catholic School 860 Elm St
Denver, CO 80220
District: Private School
St James Catholic School 1250 Newport St
Denver, CO 80220
District: Private School
Montview Community Preschool & Kindergarten 1980 Dahlia St
Denver, CO 80220
District: Private School
Paddington Station 1301 Quebec St
Denver, CO 80220
District: Private School

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 80220


Johnson & Wales University-Denver 7150 Montview Blvd
Denver, CO 80220
Type: Post Secondary
Concorde Career College-Aurora 111 N. Havana Street
Aurora, CO 80010-4314
Type: Post Secondary
Colorado School Of Traditional Chinese Medicine 1441 York St Ste 302
Denver, CO 80206
Type: Post Secondary
Montessori Education Center Of The Rockies 3975 Martin Luther King Blvd.
Denver, CO 80205
Type: Post Secondary
Aspen University 1660 South Albion Street, Suite 225
Denver, CO 80222
Type: Post Secondary
Bel-Rea Institute Of Animal Technology 1681 S Dayton St
Denver, CO 80247
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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