| ZIP Code | 80216 |
|---|---|
| City | Denver |
| State | Colorado (CO) |
| County | Denver County |
| Area Code | 303/720/983 |
| Elevation | 5,224 ft |
| Latitude | 39.787707 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -104.961139 |
| Timezone | Denver (DST) |
| FIPS | 08031 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 30.4 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.33 |
| Below Poverty | 18.4% ▲ 84% above avg |
| College Grads | 52.0% ▲ 34% above avg |
| Unemployment | 5.1% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 311 (3.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,940 (21.8%) |
| Some College | 798 (9%) |
| Associates | 1,217 (13.7%) |
| Bachelors | 461 (5.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 4,168 (46.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $86,869 ▲ 14% above avg ↑ 43% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $392,500 ▲ 41% above avg ↑ 66% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,934/mo ↑ 30% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 6,924 |
| Vacant Units | 439 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.33 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 6,924 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 439 |
| Owner Occupied | 27.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 72.1% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.33 |
ZIP code 80216 is located in Denver, Colorado, within Denver County. With a population of 16,610, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 30.4 years. Economically, 80216 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $86,869 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 80216 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $392,500 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,934 per month in median rent. This is predominantly a renter community, with 72.1% of occupied units rented — typical of urban and transitional neighborhoods. Median home values have increased by 66% since 2019.
The population of 80216 is majority Hispanic (51.46%). Residents are well-educated — 52.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 18.4%. Household income has grown by 43% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 80216 stands at 5.1%, which is near the national average. About 20% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 60%.
Overall, ZIP code 80216 in Denver, CO is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, and a relatively young community. With 16,610 residents, a median household income of $86,869, and a median home value of $392,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Colorado.