| ZIP Code | 80231 |
|---|---|
| City | Denver |
| State | Colorado (CO) |
| County | Denver County |
| Area Code | 303/720/983 |
| Elevation | 5,448 ft |
| Latitude | 39.671225 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -104.887861 |
| Timezone | Denver (DST) |
| FIPS | 08031 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 34.0 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.18 |
| Below Poverty | 14.7% ▲ 47% above avg |
| College Grads | 57.4% ▲ 48% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.6% ▼ 27% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 696 (2.9%) |
| HS Graduate | 3,748 (15.6%) |
| Some College | 2,309 (9.6%) |
| Associates | 3,481 (14.5%) |
| Bachelors | 1,792 (7.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 11,989 (49.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $73,961 ≈ Avg ↑ 25% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $489,900 ▲ 76% above avg ↑ 44% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 6.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,727/mo ↑ 40% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 18,252 |
| Vacant Units | 2,104 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.18 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 18,252 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 2,104 |
| Owner Occupied | 38.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 61.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.18 |
ZIP code 80231 is located in Denver, Colorado, within Denver County. With a population of 35,297, this is a highly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 34 years. Economically, 80231 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $73,961 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 80231 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $489,900 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,727 per month in median rent. This is predominantly a renter community, with 61.5% of occupied units rented — typical of urban and transitional neighborhoods. Median home values have increased by 44% since 2019.
The population of 80231 is majority White (54.81%). Residents are well-educated — 57.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 14.7%. Household income has grown by 25% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 80231 stands at 3.6%, which is below the national average. About 19% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 63%.
Overall, ZIP code 80231 in Denver, CO is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, and a relatively young community. With 35,297 residents, a median household income of $73,961, and a median home value of $489,900, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Colorado.