ZIP Code 80229 in Denver, CO

Data Last Updated: February 1, 2026
City:Denver, Colorado
City Alias:Thornton
Names to Avoid:
Welby
County:Adams County
Timezone:Mountain (GMT -07:00)
Local Time:8:59:19 AM
Population:54,153 [See All]
Area Codes:303 / 720 / 983
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:39.8486, -104.9506
Land Area:12.51 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 80229 has 54,153 residents and 18,401 households (average 2.94 persons per household). The median age is 32.3 years, younger than the state (37.2) and younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 50.7% male and 49.3% female, which is slightly higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are Hispanic or Latino (55.4%) and White (46.4%, much lower than the state average of 70.7% and well below the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 55.4%, which is much higher than the national average (18.7%), and Other / Two or More Races share is much higher than both the state (8.0%) and national averages (8.4%).

Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship

Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:54,153Source: Census DHC
2024 ACS Population Estimate:55,092Source: Census ACS
2026 ZC Population Estimate:56,309Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:4,328.8 people per sq mile
Average Income:$84,203Source: Census ACS
Households:18,401Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$417,500Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.94Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:3.28Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group201020112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Census ACS Population Estimate--48,82650,55351,12351,22452,58854,12154,18354,94655,53256,72156,48455,92957,27455,092
Decennial Census49,598------------------54,153--------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

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


Median Age: 32.3

Male Median Age: 31.8

Female Median Age: 32.9

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male1,8582,0182,2042,1252,1462,4832,5422,0801,9021,6651,4991,4231,232938631365197170
Female1,7961,8362,0181,9521,9902,3782,2831,9921,8731,6381,4341,4361,3701,005684467269254
Total3,6543,8544,2224,0774,1364,8614,8254,0723,7753,3032,9332,8592,6021,9431,315832466424
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:25,14234.55%
Black:1,3461.85%
Hispanic:*30,02441.26%
Asian:2,2093.04%
American Indian:1,3081.80%
Hawaiian:660.09%
Other:12,68017.42%
Total:72,775100%
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:27,47850.74%31.8 years
Females:26,67549.26%32.9 years
Total:54,153100%32.3 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:42,26676.72%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:1,5022.73%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:3,7226.76%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:7,60220.55%
Total Population:55,092100%
Total Native Population:43,76879.45%
Total Foreign-born Population:11,32420.55%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 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 2024, the Median household income is $84,203, which is markedly greater than the national median ($78,538), is up $38,025 (82.3%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $23,853. Family households earn a median of $90,248 versus $65,000 for nonfamily households (a difference of $25,248). By gender, male median income is $62,257 and female is $50,380, which is lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $11,877 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 73.7%, which is far greater than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 4.7%, which is a bit less than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (28.0%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 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 Type20112012201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Household Income$46,178$48,004$47,403$50,193$51,276$53,872$54,554$57,674$60,350$63,615$67,268$74,420$83,450$84,203
Median Family Income$51,103$51,940$52,613$54,249$54,249$55,895$57,582$59,599$62,861$67,264$73,040$80,421$90,707$90,248
Median NonFamily Income$35,204$36,680$35,221$34,908$36,964$40,794$42,169$45,750$49,530$51,497$52,713$58,273$61,150$65,000
Median Male Income$39,855$40,063$38,896$40,138$39,608$39,929$41,853$43,167$45,451$47,416$50,749$56,404$59,647$62,257
Median Female Income$34,920$35,525$35,118$34,827$32,966$33,626$34,945$36,254$37,708$40,008$42,591$46,041$48,779$50,380
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:30,28970.08%
Unemployed:1,4943.46%
Not In Labor Force:11,43926.47%
Total:43,222100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 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:8,47727.99%
Service:5,26717.39%
Sales and Office:6,61121.83%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:4,48314.80%
Production, transportation, and material moving:5,45118.00%
Total Civilian Employed Population:30,289100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2024, the median home value is $417,500, which is far above the national median ($303,400), is up $259,100 (163.57%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $176,800. The median gross rent is $1,769, which is far above the national median ($1,348), is up $835 (89.40%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $419. Of occupied housing, owners make up 65.68% (69.61% with a mortgage, 30.39% free-and-clear) and renters 34.32% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 3.48%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (10.43%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Home Value$158,400$153,300$149,000$153,600$161,400$174,500$189,400$212,500$240,700$271,600$294,300$349,600$382,900$417,500
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:4016.01%
$500 to $999:3835.74%
$1,000 to $1,499:1,03615.53%
$1,500 to $1,999:2,68340.22%
$2,000 to $2,499:1,55223.27%
$2,500 to $2,999:4056.07%
$3,000 or more:630.94%
No Rent:1472.20%
Total:6,670100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Rent$934$974$993$1,023$1,071$1,111$1,191$1,274$1,350$1,406$1,473$1,631$1,719$1,769
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):8,88545.72%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):3,87919.96%
Renter Occupied:6,67034.32%
Total Occupied Housing Units:19,434100%

Occupied Housing Units:19,43496.52%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):7003.48%
Total Housing Units:20,134100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

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


Single-Family Units:12,86563.90%
Multi-Family Units:5,50027.32%
Other Units:1,7698.79%
Total Housing Units:20,134100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2024, 20.80% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 79.20%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 17.30%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 9.10%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), down 6.50 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 5.30 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 (47.64%). College enrollment is 23.30%, 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 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:3,65910.12%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:3,84710.65%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):11,37331.47%
Some college, no degree:6,63618.36%
Associate's degree:3,0938.56%
Bachelor's degree:5,56815.41%
Graduate or professional degree:1,9635.43%
Total:36,139100%
High school or higher:28,63379.23%
Bachelor's degree or higher:7,53120.84%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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


Private Insurance:29,82650.71%
Public Insurance:19,47433.11%
No Insurance:9,52116.19%
Total:58,821100%
Has Health Insurance:49,30083.81%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
% of People in Poverty13.2%12.7%12.3%10.7%11.3%12.3%12.2%12.5%12.0%10.7%9.4%7.5%6.7%9.1%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 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:5754.43%
Kindergarten:4143.19%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):6,18047.64%
High school (grades 9-12):2,78121.44%
College or graduate school:3,02323.30%
Total:12,973100%
Early Childhood:9897.62%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):9,37572.27%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 80229 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 1,071 business establishments, employing about 16,653 people with an annual payroll of $1,004,387,000. USPS data shows 19,153 residential mailboxes and 1,201 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:19,153Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:1,201Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:24,822Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:8,296Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:5,122Source: USPS
# of Businesses:1,071Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$247,860,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$1,004,387,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:16,653Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 80229 is located in Adams County, Colorado, within the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 19740) and Colorado's 8th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 2,543,482 people, about 2.13% of whom live in ZIP Code 80229. It covers 12.51 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.638 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Denver-Aurora-Centennial, COSource: Census
CBSA Number:19740Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:2,543,482Source: Census
MSA:Denver-Boulder-Greeley, CO CMSASource: Census
Land Area:12.51 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.638 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:08Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:0 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


80230 | | 80228

Schools in ZIP Code 80229


ZIP Code 80229 is part of 2 school districts, including: Mapleton School District 1 (Grades PK thru 12) and Adams 12 Five Star Schools (Grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th). There are 16 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.

Mapleton Early Career Preparation 8980 York St
Thornton, CO 80229
District: Mapleton School District 1
Academy High School 8970 York St
Thornton, CO 80229
District: Mapleton School District 1
Welby Community School Of The Arts 1200 E 78th Ave
Denver, CO 80229
District: Mapleton School District 1
Achieve Academy 9100 Poze Blvd
Thornton, CO 80229
District: Mapleton School District 1
Explore Pk-8 10310 York St
Thornton, CO 80229
District: Mapleton School District 1
Clayton Partnership School 8970 York St
Thornton, CO 80229
District: Mapleton School District 1
York International 9200 York St
Thornton, CO 80229
District: Mapleton School District 1
Monterey Community School 2210 Mcelwain Blvd
Denver, CO 80229
District: Mapleton School District 1
Meadow Community School 9150 Monroe St
Thornton, CO 80229
District: Mapleton School District 1
North Valley School For Young Adults 8990 York St
Thornton, CO 80229
District: Mapleton School District 1
Coronado Hills Elementary School 8300 Downing Drive
Thornton, CO 80229
District: Adams 12 Five Star Schools
Mcelwain Elementary School 1020 Dawson Drive
Thornton, CO 80229
District: Adams 12 Five Star Schools
Thornton Middle School 9451 Hoffman Way
Thornton, CO 80229
District: Adams 12 Five Star Schools
Thornton Elementary School 900 Eppinger Boulevard
Thornton, CO 80229
District: Adams 12 Five Star Schools
Thornton High School 9351 Washington Street
Thornton, CO 80229
District: Adams 12 Five Star Schools
New America School - Thornton 8978 Washington St
Thornton, CO 80229
District: Adams 12 Five Star Schools
Assumption Catholic School 2341 E 78th Ave
Denver, CO 80229
District: Private School

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 80229


Pima Medical Institute-Denver 7475 Dakin St. Suite 100
Denver, CO 80221
Type: Post Secondary
Empire Beauty School-Thornton 3811 E 120th Ave
Thornton, CO 80233
Type: Post Secondary
Devry University-Colorado 1870 W. 122nd Ave.
Westminster, CO 80234
Type: Post Secondary
Relay Graduate School Of Education - Denver 4130 Navajo Street
Denver, CO 80211-2534
Type: Post Secondary
Front Range Community College 3645 W 112th Ave
Westminster, CO 80031
Type: Post Secondary
Montessori Education Center Of The Rockies 3975 Martin Luther King Blvd.
Denver, CO 80205
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 February 1, 2026.

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    • U.S. Census 2011-2024 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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