| ZIP Code | 80227 |
|---|---|
| City | Denver |
| State | Colorado (CO) |
| County | Denver County |
| Area Code | 303/720/983 |
| Elevation | 5,461 ft |
| Latitude | 39.665458 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -105.102196 |
| Timezone | Denver (DST) |
| FIPS | 08059 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 39.8 yrs ↑ 2% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.24 |
| Below Poverty | 7.6% ▼ 25% below avg |
| College Grads | 53.5% ▲ 38% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.0% ▼ 18% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 367 (1.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 4,762 (19.4%) |
| Some College | 2,524 (10.3%) |
| Associates | 3,774 (15.4%) |
| Bachelors | 2,128 (8.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 11,021 (44.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $88,796 ▲ 16% above avg ↑ 25% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $535,000 ▲ 92% above avg ↑ 54% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 6.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,786/mo ↑ 24% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 16,509 |
| Vacant Units | 982 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.24 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 16,509 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 982 |
| Owner Occupied | 66.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 33.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.24 |
ZIP code 80227 is located in Denver, Colorado, within Denver County. With a population of 34,946, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 39.8 years. Economically, 80227 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $88,796 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 80227 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $535,000 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,786 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 66.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 54% since 2019.
The population of 80227 is majority White (63.91%). Residents are well-educated — 53.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 7.6%. Household income has grown by 25% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 80227 stands at 4.0%, which is below the national average. About 16% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 75%.
Overall, ZIP code 80227 in Denver, CO is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 34,946 residents, a median household income of $88,796, and a median home value of $535,000, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Colorado.