ZIP Code 80227 in Denver, CO

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Denver, Colorado
City Alias:Lakewood
Counties:Jefferson County[Primary]
Denver County
Timezone:Mountain (GMT -07:00)
Local Time:7:34:24 PM
Population:35,567 [See All]
Area Codes:303 / 720 / 983
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:39.6603, -105.1186
Land Area:10.813 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 80227 has 35,567 residents and 15,262 households (average 2.32 persons per household). The median age is 38.8 years, slightly older than the state (37.2) and about the same as the nation (38.8). The gender split is 48.9% male and 51.1% female, which is slightly lower than the state male share (50.2%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (69.1%, much higher than the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (26.0%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 26.0%, which is much higher than the national average (18.7%).

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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:35,567Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:34,946Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:37,284Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:3,289.3 people per sq mile
Average Income:$88,796Source: Census ACS
Households:15,262Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$535,000Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.32Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:3.16Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--34,25934,00633,47334,13934,69434,98335,32336,03434,87834,85035,29635,18734,946
Decennial Census33,667------------------35,567------
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: 38.8

Male Median Age: 37.5

Female Median Age: 40.2

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male8538871,0349791,0981,6061,5321,3021,1129601,0631,0341,0931,001695538318297
Female8918598869511,1801,5611,4531,2601,0291,0381,0821,2481,2471,112855668412433
Total1,7441,7461,9201,9302,2783,1672,9852,5622,1411,9982,1452,2822,3402,1131,5501,206730730
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:24,56961.87%
Black:5611.41%
Hispanic:*9,25823.31%
Asian:1,7264.35%
American Indian:5511.39%
Hawaiian:460.12%
Other:2,9997.55%
Total:39,710100%
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:17,40248.93%37.5 years
Females:18,16551.07%40.2 years
Total:35,567100%38.8 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:31,21189.31%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:4021.15%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:1,9145.48%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:1,4199.54%
Total Population:34,946100%
Total Native Population:31,61390.46%
Total Foreign-born Population:3,3339.54%
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 $88,796, which is much higher than the national median ($78,538), is up $32,706 (58.3%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $17,819. Family households earn a median of $120,586 versus $62,536 for nonfamily households (a difference of $58,050). By gender, male median income is $71,167 and female is $64,427, which is considerably higher than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $6,740 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 68.0%, which is notably higher than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 4.0%, which is generally lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (47.7%).

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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$56,090$56,459$59,100$57,403$60,233$61,472$63,441$67,111$70,977$72,524$74,717$84,354$88,796
Median Family Income$70,070$69,545$70,928$69,170$72,752$73,742$75,907$79,633$82,754$91,278$95,771$111,357$120,586
Median NonFamily Income$41,619$44,317$46,440$44,946$45,553$48,190$46,394$48,140$51,982$51,337$53,297$60,910$62,536
Median Male Income$46,322$48,223$47,648$47,500$48,014$49,981$50,556$52,842$56,699$56,758$61,426$67,968$71,167
Median Female Income$43,006$42,482$43,556$42,957$42,037$42,384$43,051$43,453$45,772$48,058$48,270$59,356$64,427
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:19,38965.21%
Unemployed:8152.74%
Not In Labor Force:9,52932.05%
Total:29,733100%
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:9,25447.73%
Service:3,13116.15%
Sales and Office:4,40022.69%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:1,4717.59%
Production, transportation, and material moving:1,1335.84%
Total Civilian Employed Population:19,389100%
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 $535,000, which is far above the national median ($303,400), is up $299,800 (127.47%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $186,700. The median gross rent is $1,786, which is markedly greater than the national median ($1,348), is up $867 (94.34%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $340. Of occupied housing, owners make up 66.55% (66.94% with a mortgage, 33.06% free-and-clear) and renters 33.45% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 5.95%, which is markedly below 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$235,200$233,200$228,800$234,500$241,700$261,900$283,700$317,200$348,300$389,500$415,600$480,000$535,000
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:160.31%
$500 to $999:1663.20%
$1,000 to $1,499:1,08220.83%
$1,500 to $1,999:2,18642.09%
$2,000 to $2,499:99119.08%
$2,500 to $2,999:3216.18%
$3,000 or more:2655.10%
No Rent:1673.22%
Total:5,194100%
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$919$971$990$1,011$1,043$1,108$1,198$1,298$1,446$1,480$1,557$1,697$1,786
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):6,91744.55%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):3,41622.00%
Renter Occupied:5,19433.45%
Total Occupied Housing Units:15,527100%

Occupied Housing Units:15,52794.05%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):9825.95%
Total Housing Units:16,509100%
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:9,56257.92%
Multi-Family Units:6,81141.26%
Other Units:1360.82%
Total Housing Units:16,509100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 44.10% 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 93.40%, 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 4.20%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.70%), down 3.10 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 1.20 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 (40.61%). College enrollment is 26.39%, which is on par with the state rate (27.40%), 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:5812.23%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:1,1464.39%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):5,36920.56%
Some college, no degree:5,38320.62%
Associate's degree:2,1288.15%
Bachelor's degree:7,45428.55%
Graduate or professional degree:4,05015.51%
Total:26,111100%
High school or higher:24,38493.39%
Bachelor's degree or higher:11,50444.06%
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:24,67862.72%
Public Insurance:12,45031.64%
No Insurance:2,2165.63%
Total:39,344100%
Has Health Insurance:37,12894.37%
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 Poverty7.3%8.4%7.9%9.1%8.2%9.1%7.4%6.2%5.4%4.2%3.7%3.9%4.2%
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:3334.57%
Kindergarten:3685.05%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):2,95940.61%
High school (grades 9-12):1,70423.38%
College or graduate school:1,92326.39%
Total:7,287100%
Early Childhood:7019.62%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):5,03169.04%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 80227 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 754 business establishments, employing about 5,575 people with an annual payroll of $254,312,000. USPS data shows 16,071 residential mailboxes and 656 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:16,071Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:656Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:19,442Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:5,573Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:6,947Source: USPS
# of Businesses:754Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$59,492,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$254,312,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:5,575Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 80227 is located in Jefferson County, Colorado, within the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 19740) and Colorado's 1st and 7th Congressional Districts. This Metro area has a population of 2,977,085 people, about 1.19% of whom live in ZIP Code 80227. It covers 10.813 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.386 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:10.813 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.386 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:01,07Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:189.62, 342.11 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


80228 | | 80226

Schools in ZIP Code 80227


ZIP Code 80227 is part of 2 school districts, including: Jefferson County School District R-1 (Grades PK thru 12) and Denver County School District 1 (Grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th). There are 10 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.

Bear Creek K-8 School 9601 West Dartmouth Place
Lakewood, CO 80227
District: Jefferson County School District R-1
Bear Creek High School 9800 West Dartmouth Place
Lakewood, CO 80227
District: Jefferson County School District R-1
Carmody Middle School 2050 S Kipling Street
Lakewood, CO 80227
District: Jefferson County School District R-1
Green Gables Elementary School 8701 West Woodard Drive
Lakewood, CO 80227
District: Jefferson County School District R-1
John F Kennedy High School 2855 South Lamar Street
Denver, CO 80227
District: Denver County School District 1
Westgate Elementary School 8550 West Vassar Drive
Lakewood, CO 80227
District: Jefferson County School District R-1
Traylor Academy 2900 South Ivan Way
Denver, CO 80227
District: Denver County School District 1
Summit Academy 5590 W Evans Ave.
Denver, CO 80227
District: Denver County School District 1
Bear Valley International School 3005 South Golden Way
Denver, CO 80227
District: Denver County School District 1
Dsst: Henry Middle School 3005 South Golden Way
Denver, CO 80227
District: Denver County School District 1
Zion Lutheran School 2600 S Wadsworth Blvd
Denver, CO 80227
District: Private School

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 80227


Taft University System 3333 South Wadsworth Boulevard, Suite D-228
Lakewood, CO 80227
Type: Post Secondary
Colorado School Of Healing Arts 7655 W Mississippi Ste 100
Lakewood, CO 80226
Type: Post Secondary
Empire Beauty School-Littleton 8996 W. Bowles Ave. # E-F
Littleton, CO 80123
Type: Post Secondary
Colorado Christian University 8787 West Alameda Avenue
Lakewood, CO 80226
Type: Post Secondary
Colorado Media School 404 South Upham St.
Lakewood, CO 80226
Type: Post Secondary
Paul Mitchell The School-Denver 405 South Teller Street
Lakewood, CO 80226
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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