US ZIP Code
80045

Aurora, CO

Adams County  ·  Colorado

● Active
👥 1,615 Population ↑ 79% since 2019
💰 $50,000 Median HH Income
▼ 34% below avg ↑ 21% since 2019
🎂 32.1 Median Age ↑ 13% since 2019
🎓 63.5% College Grads
▲ 64% above avg
📊 6.0% Unemployment
▲ 23% above avg ↑ 195% since 2019
ZIP Code Details
ZIP Code80045
CityAurora
StateColorado (CO)
CountyAdams County
Area Code720/983
Elevation5,377 ft
Latitude39.746661
Longitude-104.837224
TimezoneDenver (DST)
FIPS08001
ZIP TypeStandard
StatusActive
People & Population (ACS 2023)
♂ Male 53.1% (858) Female 46.9% (757) ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 58.4%Hispanic: 12.3%Black: 2.7%Asian: 11.6%Other: 6.1%Race
White58.4%
Hispanic12.3%
Black2.7%
Asian11.6%
Other6.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
1%
18–24
17%
25–44
52%
45–64
17%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age32.1 yrs ↑ 13% since 2019
Avg Household Size1.59
Below Poverty33.6% ▲ 236% above avg
College Grads63.5% ▲ 64% above avg
Unemployment6.0% ▲ 23% above avg
No HS Diploma7 (0.6%)
HS Graduate191 (15.2%)
Some College83 (6.6%)
Associates177 (14.1%)
Bachelors83 (6.6%)
Graduate Degree714 (56.9%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 15.2%Some College: 6.6%Associates: 14.1%Bachelors: 6.6%Graduate: 56.9%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad15.2%
Some College6.6%
Associates14.1%
Bachelors6.6%
Graduate56.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 0.9%Renter: 99.1%Tenure
Owner0.9%
Renter99.1%

Home Value Distribution

Over $500k
100%

Financials

Median HH Income$50,000 ▼ 34% below avg ↑ 21% since 2019
Median Rent$2,011/mo ↑ 28% since 2019
Total Units854
Vacant Units84
Avg HH Size1.59

Income Distribution

Under $25k
38%
$25k–50k
11%
$50k–75k
23%
$75k–100k
11%
$100k–150k
11%
$150k–200k
2%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
38%
Public Transit
14%
Walked
28%
Work From Home
21%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
23%
15–30 min
51%
30–45 min
9%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

2000+
100%

Summary

Total Units854
Vacant84
Owner Occupied0.9%
Renter Occupied99.1%
Avg HH Size1.59
Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 80045 is in Aurora, CO, in Adams County.
ZIP code 80045 is located in Colorado (CO).
ZIP code 80045 is in Adams County, CO.
ZIP 80045 observes the Denver timezone. Daylight Saving Time is observed.
The estimated population of ZIP code 80045 is 1,615 people (ACS 2023).
The median household income in ZIP code 80045 is $50,000 (ACS 2023).
Home value data not available.
About ZIP Code 80045

ZIP code 80045 is located in Aurora, Colorado, within Adams County. With a population of 1,615, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 32.1 years. Economically, 80045 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $50,000 is below the national average.

Renters can expect to pay around $2,011 per month in median rent. This is predominantly a renter community, with 99.1% of occupied units rented — typical of urban and transitional neighborhoods.

The population of 80045 is majority White (58.39%). Residents are highly educated — 63.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 33.6%. Household income has grown by 21% since 2019.

The unemployment rate in 80045 stands at 6.0%, which is above the national average. About 20% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 36%.

Overall, ZIP code 80045 in Aurora, CO is characterized as working-class, highly educated, and a relatively young community.