| ZIP Code | 80230 |
|---|---|
| City | Denver |
| State | Colorado (CO) |
| County | Denver County |
| Area Code | 303/720/983 |
| Elevation | 5,394 ft |
| Latitude | 39.720338 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -104.889308 |
| Timezone | Denver (DST) |
| FIPS | 08031 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 45.0 yrs ↑ 15% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 1.99 |
| Below Poverty | 7.7% ▼ 23% below avg |
| College Grads | 78.6% ▲ 103% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.9% ≈ Avg |
| HS Graduate | 578 (7.4%) |
| Some College | 505 (6.4%) |
| Associates | 601 (7.6%) |
| Bachelors | 428 (5.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 5,751 (73.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $100,968 ▲ 32% above avg ↑ 11% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $798,800 ▲ 187% above avg ↑ 31% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 7.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $2,025/mo ↑ 38% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 5,672 |
| Vacant Units | 252 |
| Avg HH Size | 1.99 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 5,672 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 252 |
| Owner Occupied | 50.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 50.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 1.99 |
ZIP code 80230 is located in Denver, Colorado, within Denver County. With a population of 10,811, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 45 years. Economically, 80230 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $100,968 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 80230 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $798,800 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $2,025 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (50.0%) and renters (50.0%). Median home values have increased by 31% since 2019.
The population of 80230 is majority White (63.92%). Residents are highly educated — 78.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is more than double the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 7.7%. Household income has grown by 11% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 80230 stands at 4.9%, which is near the national average. A notably high share of workers — 29% — 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 51%.
Overall, ZIP code 80230 in Denver, CO is characterized as upper-middle-income, highly educated, and a mature community. With 10,811 residents, a median household income of $100,968, and a median home value of $798,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Colorado.