| ZIP Code | 80202 |
|---|---|
| City | Denver |
| State | Colorado (CO) |
| County | Denver County |
| Area Code | 303/720/983 |
| Elevation | 5,189 ft |
| Latitude | 39.751526 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -104.997673 |
| Timezone | Denver (DST) |
| FIPS | 08031 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 34.2 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 1.51 |
| Below Poverty | 10.6% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 77.9% ▲ 101% above avg |
| Unemployment | 2.7% ▼ 46% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 122 (0.8%) |
| HS Graduate | 593 (4.1%) |
| Some College | 895 (6.1%) |
| Associates | 1,626 (11.1%) |
| Bachelors | 755 (5.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 10,617 (72.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $110,372 ▲ 45% above avg ↑ 22% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $677,100 ▲ 143% above avg ↑ 30% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 6.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $2,246/mo ↑ 28% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 14,394 |
| Vacant Units | 2,645 |
| Avg HH Size | 1.51 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 14,394 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 2,645 |
| Owner Occupied | 22.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 77.8% |
| Avg HH Size | 1.51 |
ZIP code 80202 is located in Denver, Colorado, within Denver County. With a population of 18,233, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 34.2 years. Economically, 80202 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $110,372 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 80202 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $677,100 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $2,246 per month in median rent. This is predominantly a renter community, with 77.8% of occupied units rented — typical of urban and transitional neighborhoods. Median home values have increased by 30% since 2019.
The population of 80202 is primarily White (72.21%). Residents are highly educated — 77.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is more than double the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 10.6%. Household income has grown by 22% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 80202 stands at 2.7%, which is below the national average. A notably high share of workers — 34% — 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 30%.
Overall, ZIP code 80202 in Denver, CO is characterized as upper-middle-income, highly educated, and a relatively young community. With 18,233 residents, a median household income of $110,372, and a median home value of $677,100, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Colorado.