80012 ZIP Code — Aurora, CO
Arapahoe County, Colorado
ZIP code 80012 is located in Aurora, Colorado, within Arapahoe County. It covers approximately 7.60 square miles and serves a population of 52,741 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 303/720.
About ZIP code 80012
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 $372,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 50%.
Median household income is $66,898.
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 26% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
19% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 22% of households.
52,741
population
7.60
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Mountain (MT)
timezone
80012 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 80012
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 80012. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Aurora | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
80247 Denver (2.6 mi)
80247 Denver (2.6 mi)
80247 Denver (2.6 mi)
80247 Denver (2.6 mi)
80010 Aurora (2.7 mi)
80010 Aurora (2.7 mi)
80045 Aurora (2.9 mi)
80045 Aurora (2.9 mi)
80017 Aurora (3 mi)
80017 Aurora (3 mi)
80230 Denver (3.1 mi)
80230 Denver (3.1 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 52,741 |
| Population density | 6,940 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 08 |
| County FIPS | 005 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 7.60 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 39.7038 |
| Longitude | -104.8379 |
| Timezone | Mountain (MT) |
| Area code | 303/720 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 40.4% | 30.7% | 32.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 37.6% | 32.3% | 31.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 19.6% | 27.1% | 26.9% |
| Over $200k | 2.3% | 9.9% | 9.6% |
Demographics & statistics
52,741
Population
6,940
People per sq mi
32.9
Median age
$66,898
Median household income
$31,319
Per capita income
$372,300
Median home value
$1,579
Median monthly rent
49.8%
Home ownership
14.1%
Poverty rate
7.3%
Unemployment
10,310
Housing units
25.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
2,288
Under 5
2,093
2,080
5–9
1,903
1,488
10–14
1,362
1,526
15–19
1,397
2,521
20–24
2,306
4,885
25–34
4,470
3,999
35–44
3,659
2,919
45–54
2,671
1,530
55–59
1,399
1,201
60–64
1,098
2,004
65–74
1,834
878
75–84
804
222
85+
204
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 12,975 | 24.6% |
| 18 and over | 39,766 | 75.4% |
| 65 and over | 5,946 | 11.3% |
| Median age | 32.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
31.5%
Hispanic or Latino
19.8%
Black or African American
18.7%
Two or more races
12.6%
Other race
11.1%
Asian
4.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.5%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 20,692 | 31.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13,045 | 19.8% |
| Black or African American | 12,324 | 18.7% |
| Two or more races | 8,257 | 12.6% |
| Other race | 7,318 | 11.1% |
| Asian | 2,884 | 4.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 946 | 1.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 320 | 0.5% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 40.4% | 30.7% | 32.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 37.6% | 32.3% | 31.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 19.6% | 27.1% | 26.9% |
| Over $200k | 2.3% | 9.9% | 9.6% |
Under $10k
5.9%
$10k–$15k
3.6%
$15k–$25k
6.6%
$25k–$35k
6.3%
$35k–$50k
12.9%
$50k–$75k
20.0%
$75k–$100k
14.3%
$100k–$150k
15.8%
$150k–$200k
9.5%
$200k+
5.1%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.9% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.6% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.3% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.9% |
| $50k–$75k | 20.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 15.8% |
| $150k–$200k | 9.5% |
| $200k+ | 5.1% |
| Median income | $66,898 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.5%
$50k–$100k
0.7%
$100k–$150k
3.5%
$150k–$200k
4.0%
$200k–$300k
20.5%
$300k–$500k
56.4%
$500k–$1M
11.8%
$1M+
0.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $372,300 |
| Median rent / month | $1,579 |
| Owner occupied | 49.8% |
| Renter occupied | 50.2% |
| Vacant | 3.9% |
| Single-family detached | 40.1% |
| Large apartment buildings | 17.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.2% |
| Median rooms | 4.7 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.58 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 3.9% |
| 2000–2009 | 3.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 9.2% |
| 1980–1989 | 28.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 38.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 13.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 2.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.9% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.3% |
| 1 bedroom | 22.3% |
| 2 bedrooms | 32.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 20.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | 17.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 6.2% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.8% |
| 1 vehicle | 38.2% |
| 2 vehicles | 32.6% |
| 3 or more | 20.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 63.1% |
| Electricity | 34.1% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.4% |
| Fuel oil | 0.2% |
| Wood | 0.1% |
| Solar | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.9% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 7,386 | 38.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,473 | 7.7% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 4,594 | 24.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 5,707 | 29.8% |
| Households with children under 18 | 6,267 | 32.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4,185 | 21.8% |
| Average household size | 2.73 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 43.2% | 34.2% |
| Married | 41.7% | 41.4% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 3.5% |
| Widowed | 0.7% | 7.7% |
| Divorced | 10.8% | 13.2% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
8.6%
Some HS, no diploma
7.9%
HS graduate
26.7%
Some college, no degree
22.2%
Associate's degree
9.1%
Bachelor's degree
15.9%
Graduate / professional
9.6%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 83.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 25.6% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 724 | 6.1% |
| Kindergarten | 812 | 6.9% |
| Elementary school | 5,014 | 42.4% |
| High school | 2,655 | 22.4% |
| College / grad school | 2,625 | 22.2% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
19.5%
Professional & management
12.0%
Construction
11.8%
Retail trade
11.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
10.3%
Transportation & utilities
9.9%
Finance & real estate
6.7%
Manufacturing
4.7%
Other services
4.7%
Public administration
3.4%
Wholesale trade
2.9%
Information
2.2%
Agriculture & mining
0.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 27.6% |
| Service | 20.8% |
| Sales & office | 21.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 12.4% |
| Production & transportation | 17.6% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 81.7% |
| Government | 10.7% |
| Self-employed | 7.3% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 68.1% |
| Carpool | 13.5% |
| Public transit | 5.9% |
| Walk | 1.3% |
| Work from home | 10.2% |
| Other means | 1.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 29.3 |
Poverty
All people
14.1%
Under 18 years
20.2%
18 and over
12.1%
Married-couple families
7.7%
Female-led households
21.6%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 22.6% |
| Retirement income | 17.8% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.2% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 15.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 29.0% |
| High blood pressure | 29.5% |
| High cholesterol | 26.9% |
| Diabetes | 9.4% |
| Heart disease | 4.9% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Asthma | 10.9% |
| Arthritis | 20.7% |
| Kidney disease | 2.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.8% |
| Cancer | 5.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 17.7% |
| Binge drinking | 18.2% |
| No physical activity | 24.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.0% |
| Depression | 19.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.3% |
| Poor mental health | 15.4% |
| Poor physical health | 10.0% |
| No health insurance | 21.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 68.9% |
| Visited dentist | 56.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.0% |
| Teeth loss | 15.1% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,991 | 7.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 12.0% |
| Under 18 | 3.0% |
| 18–64 years | 11.1% |
| 65 and over | 37.7% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 48.8% |
| Public insurance | 41.9% |
| No insurance | 19.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 14.1% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 48,360 | 91.7% |
| Spanish | 10,821 | 22.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 6,618 | 13.7% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 1,375 | 2.8% |
| Other languages | 1,254 | 2.6% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 37,540 | 71.2% |
| Born in same state | 36,504 | 69.2% |
| Born in different state | 19,381 | 36.7% |
| Foreign born | 1,036 | 2.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 15,201 | 28.8% |
| Not a US citizen | 5,597 | 36.8% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 2,635 | 5% |
| French | 2,501 | 4.7% |
| Arab | 1,153 | 2.2% |
| Polish | 560 | 1.1% |
| English | 414 | 0.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 337 | 0.6% |
| German | 123 | 0.2% |
| Irish | 93 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 63 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 36.3% |
| Internet access | 95.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 80012
What part of Aurora is ZIP code 80012?
ZIP code 80012 covers a portion of Aurora, Colorado, within Arapahoe County.
What county is ZIP code 80012 in?
ZIP code 80012 falls within Arapahoe County, Colorado.
Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 80012?
Approximately 22% of households in ZIP code 80012 speak Spanish as a primary language.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 80012?
The median home value in ZIP code 80012 is $372,300.
What is the population of ZIP code 80012?
ZIP code 80012 has an estimated population of 52,741 residents, with a density of 6,940 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 80012?
The median household income in ZIP code 80012 is $66,898, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 80012 in?
ZIP code 80012 observes the MST timezone.