| ZIP Code | 80121 |
|---|---|
| City | Littleton |
| State | Colorado (CO) |
| County | Arapahoe County |
| Area Code | 720/983 |
| Elevation | 5,488 ft |
| Latitude | 39.610385 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -104.95381 |
| Timezone | Denver (DST) |
| FIPS | 08005 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 48.6 yrs ↑ 8% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.42 |
| Below Poverty | 4.2% ▼ 58% below avg |
| College Grads | 69.3% ▲ 79% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.5% ▼ 29% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 38 (0.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,553 (11.8%) |
| Some College | 866 (6.6%) |
| Associates | 1,589 (12.1%) |
| Bachelors | 792 (6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 8,341 (63.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $136,287 ▲ 79% above avg ↑ 34% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $684,900 ▲ 146% above avg ↑ 50% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 5.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,945/mo ↑ 38% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 7,501 |
| Vacant Units | 208 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.42 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 7,501 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 208 |
| Owner Occupied | 86.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 13.8% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.42 |
ZIP code 80121 is located in Littleton, Colorado, within Arapahoe County. With a population of 17,929, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 48.6 years. Economically, 80121 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $136,287 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 80121 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $684,900 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,945 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 86.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 50% since 2019.
The population of 80121 is primarily White (85.04%). Residents are highly educated — 69.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 4.2%. Household income has grown by 34% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 80121 stands at 3.5%, which is below the national average. A notably high share of workers — 26% — work from home, reflecting the professional makeup of the area. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 68%.
Overall, ZIP code 80121 in Littleton, CO is characterized as upper-middle-income, highly educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 17,929 residents, a median household income of $136,287, and a median home value of $684,900, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Colorado.