80249 ZIP Code — Denver, CO
Denver County, Colorado
ZIP code 80249 is located in Denver, Colorado, within Denver County. It covers approximately 47.66 square miles and serves a population of 39,685 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 720.
About ZIP code 80249
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $426,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $92,436.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 30% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
39,685
population
47.66
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Mountain (MT)
timezone
80249 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 80249
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 80249. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Denver | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
80019 Aurora (3.9 mi)
80022 Commerce City (4.4 mi)
80022 Commerce City (4.4 mi)
80239 Denver (7 mi)
80011 Aurora (8.4 mi)
80601 Brighton (8.6 mi)
80045 Aurora (9.1 mi)
80137 Watkins (9.7 mi)
80640 Henderson (9.8 mi)
80640 Henderson (9.8 mi)
80640 Henderson (9.8 mi)
80238 Denver (10.1 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 39,685 |
| Population density | 833 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 08 |
| County FIPS | 031 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 47.66 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.03 sq mi |
| Latitude | 39.8374 |
| Longitude | -104.7126 |
| Timezone | Mountain (MT) |
| Area code | 720 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 23.5% | 33.2% | 32.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 39.6% | 29.5% | 31.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 32.2% | 25.4% | 26.9% |
| Over $200k | 4.7% | 11.9% | 9.6% |
Demographics & statistics
39,685
Population
833
People per sq mi
31.6
Median age
$92,436
Median household income
$31,427
Per capita income
$426,800
Median home value
$2,041
Median monthly rent
80.1%
Home ownership
8.8%
Poverty rate
7.7%
Unemployment
10,253
Housing units
29.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,738
Under 5
1,771
1,528
5–9
1,557
1,498
10–14
1,528
1,497
15–19
1,527
1,640
20–24
1,671
2,908
25–34
2,965
2,859
35–44
2,914
2,550
45–54
2,599
1,097
55–59
1,118
750
60–64
765
1,088
65–74
1,110
400
75–84
407
99
85+
101
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 11,592 | 29.2% |
| 18 and over | 28,093 | 70.8% |
| 65 and over | 3,205 | 8.1% |
| Median age | 31.6 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
27.1%
Black or African American
26.1%
Hispanic or Latino
19.1%
Two or more races
12.5%
Other race
8.8%
Asian
6%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.4%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,273 | 27.1% |
| Black or African American | 12,822 | 26.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9,363 | 19.1% |
| Two or more races | 6,141 | 12.5% |
| Other race | 4,317 | 8.8% |
| Asian | 2,934 | 6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 177 | 0.4% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 23.5% | 33.2% | 32.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 39.6% | 29.5% | 31.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 32.2% | 25.4% | 26.9% |
| Over $200k | 4.7% | 11.9% | 9.6% |
Under $10k
2.4%
$10k–$15k
1.5%
$15k–$25k
4.7%
$25k–$35k
2.6%
$35k–$50k
11.6%
$50k–$75k
11.9%
$75k–$100k
22.0%
$100k–$150k
25.2%
$150k–$200k
11.8%
$200k+
6.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.4% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.5% |
| $15k–$25k | 4.7% |
| $25k–$35k | 2.6% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 11.9% |
| $75k–$100k | 22.0% |
| $100k–$150k | 25.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 11.8% |
| $200k+ | 6.4% |
| Median income | $92,436 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
0.8%
$50k–$100k
1.2%
$100k–$150k
1.0%
$150k–$200k
0.5%
$200k–$300k
7.0%
$300k–$500k
64.4%
$500k–$1M
24.9%
$1M+
0.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $426,800 |
| Median rent / month | $2,041 |
| Owner occupied | 80.1% |
| Renter occupied | 19.9% |
| Vacant | 1.8% |
| Single-family detached | 83.1% |
| Large apartment buildings | 6.6% |
| Mobile homes | 0.5% |
| Median rooms | 6.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 3.13 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 3.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 25.5% |
| 2000–2009 | 42.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 15.6% |
| 1980–1989 | 11.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 0.7% |
| 1960–1969 | 0.4% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.9% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.3% |
| 1 bedroom | 2.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 14.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 54.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 21.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 6.1% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 23.6% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.5% |
| 3 or more | 35.2% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 61.9% |
| Electricity | 34.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 2.0% |
| Solar | 1.6% |
| No fuel used | 0.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 7,039 | 56.3% |
| Cohabiting couple | 993 | 7.9% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,903 | 15.2% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,576 | 20.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 5,193 | 41.5% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,497 | 20.0% |
| Average household size | 3.17 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 37.1% | 37.8% |
| Married | 53.3% | 48.7% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 0.4% | 2.2% |
| Divorced | 6.9% | 10.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
5.7%
Some HS, no diploma
5.2%
HS graduate
25.9%
Some college, no degree
24.3%
Associate's degree
9.3%
Bachelor's degree
19.5%
Graduate / professional
10.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 89.1% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 29.6% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 724 | 6.1% |
| Kindergarten | 403 | 3.4% |
| Elementary school | 4,920 | 41.8% |
| High school | 2,562 | 21.8% |
| College / grad school | 3,168 | 26.9% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
22.6%
Transportation & utilities
12.6%
Retail trade
12.4%
Professional & management
11.9%
Construction
8.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.6%
Other services
5.3%
Manufacturing
5.0%
Finance & real estate
5.0%
Public administration
4.1%
Wholesale trade
2.8%
Information
2.0%
Agriculture & mining
0.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 32.0% |
| Service | 21.4% |
| Sales & office | 23.6% |
| Natural resources & construction | 9.2% |
| Production & transportation | 13.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 81.6% |
| Government | 14.6% |
| Self-employed | 3.7% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 67.0% |
| Carpool | 15.9% |
| Public transit | 4.1% |
| Walk | 0.2% |
| Work from home | 12.4% |
| Other means | 0.4% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 28.5 |
Poverty
All people
8.8%
Under 18 years
11.8%
18 and over
7.6%
Married-couple families
5.5%
Female-led households
11.8%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 18.5% |
| Retirement income | 16.9% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.2% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.2% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 10.2% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 24.6% |
| High blood pressure | 22.5% |
| High cholesterol | 22.8% |
| Diabetes | 7.5% |
| Heart disease | 3.0% |
| Stroke | 2.0% |
| Asthma | 10.8% |
| Arthritis | 15.4% |
| Kidney disease | 2.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 3.8% |
| Cancer | 3.5% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 17.7% |
| Binge drinking | 21.3% |
| No physical activity | 17.4% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.4% |
| Depression | 20.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.8% |
| Poor mental health | 15.6% |
| Poor physical health | 8.2% |
| No health insurance | 19.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 62.1% |
| Visited dentist | 59.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.6% |
| Teeth loss | 13.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,819 | 6.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 8.8% |
| Under 18 | 2.5% |
| 18–64 years | 8.9% |
| 65 and over | 30.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 60.0% |
| Public insurance | 38.0% |
| No insurance | 9.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 8.3% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 36,176 | 91.2% |
| Spanish | 4,857 | 13.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 2,892 | 8.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 633 | 1.7% |
| Other languages | 853 | 2.4% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 30,678 | 77.3% |
| Born in same state | 29,596 | 74.6% |
| Born in different state | 19,282 | 48.6% |
| Foreign born | 1,082 | 2.7% |
| Naturalized citizen | 9,007 | 22.7% |
| Not a US citizen | 4,640 | 51.5% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 1,097 | 2.8% |
| French | 1,084 | 2.7% |
| Arab | 953 | 2.4% |
| Polish | 193 | 0.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 165 | 0.4% |
| Irish | 79 | 0.2% |
| Dutch | 69 | 0.2% |
| German | 19 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 31.5% |
| Internet access | 97.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 80249
What city is ZIP code 80249 in?
ZIP code 80249 is primarily assigned to Denver, Colorado.
What county is ZIP code 80249 in?
ZIP code 80249 falls within Denver County, Colorado.
Is ZIP code 80249 mostly owner-occupied?
80% of occupied units in ZIP code 80249 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 80249?
The median home value in ZIP code 80249 is $426,800.
What is the population of ZIP code 80249?
ZIP code 80249 has an estimated population of 39,685 residents, with a density of 833 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 80249?
The median household income in ZIP code 80249 is $92,436, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 80249 in?
ZIP code 80249 observes the MST timezone.