80239 ZIP Code — Denver, CO
Denver County, Colorado
ZIP code 80239 is located in Denver, Colorado, within Denver County. It covers approximately 10.33 square miles and serves a population of 46,450 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 303/720.
About ZIP code 80239
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $366,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 59%.
Median household income is $84,128.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with construction as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
20% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 24% of households.
46,450
population
10.33
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Mountain (MT)
timezone
80239 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 80239
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 80239. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Denver | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
80045 Aurora (3 mi)
80238 Denver (3.1 mi)
80010 Aurora (3.8 mi)
80011 Aurora (4.8 mi)
80207 Denver (4.9 mi)
80230 Denver (5.9 mi)
80012 Aurora (6 mi)
80012 Aurora (6 mi)
80216 Denver (6 mi)
80216 Denver (6 mi)
80220 Denver (6 mi)
80019 Aurora (6.3 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 46,450 |
| Population density | 4,497 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 08 |
| County FIPS | 031 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 10.33 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.03 sq mi |
| Latitude | 39.7898 |
| Longitude | -104.8284 |
| Timezone | Mountain (MT) |
| Area code | 303/720 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 33.5% | 33.2% | 32.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 37.2% | 29.5% | 31.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 26.1% | 25.4% | 26.9% |
| Over $200k | 3.2% | 11.9% | 9.6% |
Demographics & statistics
46,450
Population
4,497
People per sq mi
31.3
Median age
$84,128
Median household income
$28,236
Per capita income
$366,100
Median home value
$1,791
Median monthly rent
58.8%
Home ownership
11.6%
Poverty rate
6.5%
Unemployment
8,575
Housing units
17.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,480
Under 5
1,352
1,461
5–9
1,335
2,169
10–14
1,982
2,151
15–19
1,966
1,876
20–24
1,714
4,764
25–34
4,354
3,749
35–44
3,426
2,961
45–54
2,707
1,033
55–59
944
801
60–64
732
1,118
65–74
1,022
581
75–84
531
126
85+
115
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 12,504 | 26.9% |
| 18 and over | 33,946 | 73.1% |
| 65 and over | 3,493 | 7.5% |
| Median age | 31.3 years | |
Race & ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino
28.4%
White
23.8%
Other race
17.2%
Black or African American
13.4%
Two or more races
13.3%
Asian
2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic or Latino | 18,418 | 28.4% |
| White | 15,435 | 23.8% |
| Other race | 11,188 | 17.2% |
| Black or African American | 8,712 | 13.4% |
| Two or more races | 8,625 | 13.3% |
| Asian | 1,320 | 2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 982 | 1.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 188 | 0.3% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 33.5% | 33.2% | 32.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 37.2% | 29.5% | 31.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 26.1% | 25.4% | 26.9% |
| Over $200k | 3.2% | 11.9% | 9.6% |
Under $10k
2.5%
$10k–$15k
2.4%
$15k–$25k
5.5%
$25k–$35k
5.4%
$35k–$50k
9.8%
$50k–$75k
17.4%
$75k–$100k
18.0%
$100k–$150k
25.0%
$150k–$200k
9.6%
$200k+
4.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.5% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.4% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 9.8% |
| $50k–$75k | 17.4% |
| $75k–$100k | 18.0% |
| $100k–$150k | 25.0% |
| $150k–$200k | 9.6% |
| $200k+ | 4.5% |
| Median income | $84,128 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
4.4%
$50k–$100k
0.8%
$100k–$150k
0.5%
$150k–$200k
2.0%
$200k–$300k
16.4%
$300k–$500k
69.7%
$500k–$1M
5.9%
$1M+
0.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $366,100 |
| Median rent / month | $1,791 |
| Owner occupied | 58.8% |
| Renter occupied | 41.2% |
| Vacant | 3.4% |
| Single-family detached | 65.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 11.4% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 5.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 3.48 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.4% |
| 2010–2019 | 9.5% |
| 2000–2009 | 20.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 17.4% |
| 1980–1989 | 13.5% |
| 1970–1979 | 23.4% |
| 1960–1969 | 12.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 1.9% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.6% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.2% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom | 12.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | 20.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 29.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 24.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 10.4% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 27.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 31.0% |
| 3 or more | 37.3% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 54.8% |
| Electricity | 43.3% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.3% |
| Solar | 0.6% |
| No fuel used | 0.7% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 6,746 | 49.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,104 | 8.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,786 | 20.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,117 | 22.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 6,172 | 44.9% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,733 | 19.9% |
| Average household size | 3.24 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 45.5% | 36.1% |
| Married | 43.3% | 46.3% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 1.3% | 4.3% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 11.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
14.2%
Some HS, no diploma
11.3%
HS graduate
29.9%
Some college, no degree
19.0%
Associate's degree
7.7%
Bachelor's degree
12.2%
Graduate / professional
5.7%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 74.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 17.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 388 | 3.2% |
| Kindergarten | 554 | 4.6% |
| Elementary school | 5,780 | 48.4% |
| High school | 3,221 | 27.0% |
| College / grad school | 1,998 | 16.7% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Construction
17.1%
Education & healthcare
15.7%
Professional & management
10.7%
Retail trade
10.3%
Transportation & utilities
10.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.6%
Manufacturing
7.6%
Other services
5.0%
Finance & real estate
4.4%
Public administration
3.5%
Wholesale trade
3.1%
Information
1.6%
Agriculture & mining
1.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 23.6% |
| Service | 20.9% |
| Sales & office | 20.1% |
| Natural resources & construction | 17.8% |
| Production & transportation | 17.6% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 84.5% |
| Government | 9.1% |
| Self-employed | 6.3% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 75.1% |
| Carpool | 12.4% |
| Public transit | 2.4% |
| Walk | 0.9% |
| Work from home | 6.7% |
| Other means | 2.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 28.1 |
Poverty
All people
11.6%
Under 18 years
16.7%
18 and over
9.6%
Married-couple families
6.8%
Female-led households
21.9%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 17.5% |
| Retirement income | 15.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 4.7% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 12.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 26.6% |
| High blood pressure | 24.2% |
| High cholesterol | 23.6% |
| Diabetes | 9.4% |
| Heart disease | 3.8% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Asthma | 11.0% |
| Arthritis | 16.3% |
| Kidney disease | 2.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.5% |
| Cancer | 3.5% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 18.8% |
| Binge drinking | 20.6% |
| No physical activity | 22.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.3% |
| Depression | 20.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 16.2% |
| Poor mental health | 16.1% |
| Poor physical health | 9.9% |
| No health insurance | 26.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 61.5% |
| Visited dentist | 53.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 85.2% |
| Teeth loss | 21.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,811 | 5.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 9.1% |
| Under 18 | 4.6% |
| 18–64 years | 8.6% |
| 65 and over | 30.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 48.5% |
| Public insurance | 39.3% |
| No insurance | 19.5% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 11.3% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 43,618 | 93.9% |
| Spanish | 10,423 | 23.9% |
| Other Indo-European | 9,609 | 22.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 379 | 0.9% |
| Other languages | 357 | 0.8% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 33,472 | 72.1% |
| Born in same state | 32,607 | 70.2% |
| Born in different state | 21,951 | 47.3% |
| Foreign born | 865 | 1.9% |
| Naturalized citizen | 12,978 | 27.9% |
| Not a US citizen | 3,557 | 27.4% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 1,431 | 3.1% |
| Italian | 1,400 | 3% |
| Arab | 765 | 1.6% |
| German | 172 | 0.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 87 | 0.2% |
| English | 74 | 0.2% |
| Dutch | 51 | 0.1% |
| Irish | 22 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 29.6% |
| Internet access | 95.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 80239
What city is ZIP code 80239 in?
ZIP code 80239 is primarily assigned to Denver, Colorado.
What county is ZIP code 80239 in?
ZIP code 80239 falls within Denver County, Colorado.
Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 80239?
Approximately 24% of households in ZIP code 80239 speak Spanish as a primary language.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 80239?
The median home value in ZIP code 80239 is $366,100.
What is the population of ZIP code 80239?
ZIP code 80239 has an estimated population of 46,450 residents, with a density of 4,496 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 80239?
The median household income in ZIP code 80239 is $84,128, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 80239 in?
ZIP code 80239 observes the MST timezone.