| ZIP Code | 80260 |
|---|---|
| City | Denver |
| State | Colorado (CO) |
| County | Adams County |
| Area Code | 983 |
| Elevation | 5,356 ft |
| Latitude | 39.866989 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -105.001354 |
| Timezone | Denver (DST) |
| FIPS | 08001 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 31.5 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.81 |
| Below Poverty | 16.6% ▲ 66% above avg |
| College Grads | 22.6% ▼ 42% below avg |
| Unemployment | 5.5% ▲ 13% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 1,552 (8.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 6,730 (37.3%) |
| Some College | 3,312 (18.4%) |
| Associates | 2,368 (13.1%) |
| Bachelors | 1,226 (6.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 2,848 (15.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $62,929 ▼ 18% below avg ↑ 24% since 2019 |
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| Median Home Value | $188,200 ▼ 32% below avg ↑ 32% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,532/mo ↑ 28% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 12,841 |
| Vacant Units | 453 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.81 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 12,841 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 453 |
| Owner Occupied | 61.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 38.1% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.81 |
ZIP code 80260 is located in Denver, Colorado, within Adams County. With a population of 34,861, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 31.5 years. Economically, 80260 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $62,929 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 80260 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $188,200 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,532 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 61.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 32% since 2019.
The population of 80260 is majority Hispanic (60.99%). Residents are less-educated — 22.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 16.6%. Household income has grown by 24% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 80260 stands at 5.5%, which is near the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 71%.
Overall, ZIP code 80260 in Denver, CO is characterized as solidly middle-class, less-educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 34,861 residents, a median household income of $62,929, and a median home value of $188,200, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Colorado.