| ZIP Code | 80228 |
|---|---|
| City | Denver |
| State | Colorado (CO) |
| County | Jefferson County |
| Area Code | 303/720/983 |
| Elevation | 6,408 ft |
| Latitude | 39.694935 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -105.173187 |
| Timezone | Denver (DST) |
| FIPS | 08059 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 39.1 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.27 |
| Below Poverty | 5.5% ▼ 45% below avg |
| College Grads | 67.9% ▲ 75% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.0% ▼ 38% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 407 (1.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,836 (11.4%) |
| Some College | 1,620 (6.5%) |
| Associates | 3,130 (12.6%) |
| Bachelors | 2,120 (8.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 14,755 (59.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $110,013 ▲ 44% above avg ↑ 32% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $607,300 ▲ 118% above avg ↑ 51% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 5.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,819/mo ↑ 30% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 15,921 |
| Vacant Units | 709 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.27 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 15,921 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 709 |
| Owner Occupied | 68.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 32.1% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.27 |
ZIP code 80228 is located in Denver, Colorado, within Jefferson County. With a population of 34,677, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 39.1 years. Economically, 80228 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $110,013 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 80228 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $607,300 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,819 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 68.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 51% since 2019.
The population of 80228 is primarily White (77.75%). Residents are highly educated — 67.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 5.5%. Household income has grown by 32% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 80228 stands at 3.0%, which is below the national average. About 25% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 66%.
Overall, ZIP code 80228 in Denver, CO is characterized as upper-middle-income, highly educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 34,677 residents, a median household income of $110,013, and a median home value of $607,300, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Colorado.