80045 ZIP Code — Aurora, CO

Adams County, Colorado

ZIP code 80045 is located in Aurora, Colorado, within Adams County. It covers approximately 0.89 square miles and serves a population of 1,627 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 720.

About ZIP code 80045

The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Renters make up the majority at 99%, typical of denser urban areas.

Median household income is $49,808. Poverty affects 41% of residents, above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 38 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is high — 61% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 80045 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population and economic challenges above the national average.

1,627

population

0.89

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

80045 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 80045

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 80045. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Aurora	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

80010 Aurora (1.1 mi) 80238 Denver (2.8 mi) 80012 Aurora (2.9 mi) 80012 Aurora (2.9 mi) 80011 Aurora (3 mi) 80239 Denver (3 mi) 80230 Denver (3.4 mi) 80220 Denver (4.2 mi) 80207 Denver (4.2 mi) 80017 Aurora (4.4 mi) 80247 Denver (4.5 mi) 80247 Denver (4.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,627
Population density	1,828 / sq mi
State FIPS	08
County FIPS	001

Geography
Land area	0.89 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	39.7462
Longitude	-104.8370
Timezone	Mountain (MT)
Area code	720

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	50.6%	30.2%	32.5%
$50k – $100k	29.5%	34.6%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	16.2%	29.0%	26.9%
Over $200k	3.8%	6.2%	9.6%

Demographics & statistics

1,627

Population

1,828

People per sq mi

31.0

Median age

$49,808

Median household income

$30,539

Per capita income

Median home value

$1,927

Median monthly rent

1.4%

Home ownership

40.8%

Poverty rate

4.6%

Unemployment

Housing units

60.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

15–19

149

20–24

147

335

25–34

333

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	14	0.9%
18 and over	1,613	99.1%
65 and over	219	13.5%
Median age	31.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 56.3%

Two or more races 10.9%

Asian 9.6%

Hispanic or Latino 9.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 6.7%

Other race 4%

Black or African American 3.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,011	56.3%
Two or more races	195	10.9%
Asian	172	9.6%
Hispanic or Latino	170	9.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	121	6.7%
Other race	71	4%
Black or African American	57	3.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	50.6%	30.2%	32.5%
$50k – $100k	29.5%	34.6%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	16.2%	29.0%	26.9%
Over $200k	3.8%	6.2%	9.6%

Under $10k 24.7%

$10k–$15k 4.9%

$15k–$25k 8.3%

$25k–$35k 3.4%

$35k–$50k 8.8%

$50k–$75k 27.3%

$75k–$100k 7.8%

$100k–$150k 8.2%

$150k–$200k 2.6%

$200k+ 4.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	24.7%
$10k–$15k	4.9%
$15k–$25k	8.3%
$25k–$35k	3.4%
$35k–$50k	8.8%
$50k–$75k	27.3%
$75k–$100k	7.8%
$100k–$150k	8.2%
$150k–$200k	2.6%
$200k+	4.0%
Median income	$49,808

Housing

Home values

$500k–$1M 100.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$1,927
Owner occupied	1.4%
Renter occupied	98.6%
Vacant	9.1%
Single-family detached	2.9%
Large apartment buildings	90.8%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	2.7
Avg household size (owned)	0.00

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	2.2%
2010–2019	42.2%
2000–2009	46.9%
1990–1999	3.0%
1980–1989	3.3%
1970–1979	1.8%
1960–1969	0.6%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	12.8%
1 bedroom	55.5%
2 bedrooms	27.5%
3 bedrooms	4.2%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	12.6%
1 vehicle	51.9%
2 vehicles	30.9%
3 or more	4.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	37.1%
Electricity	60.6%
Propane / LP gas	1.0%
No fuel used	1.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	131	16.5%
Cohabiting couple	93	11.7%
Male householder, no spouse	267	33.5%
Female householder, no spouse	305	38.3%
Households with children under 18	13	1.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	36	4.5%
Average household size	1.58

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	53.9%	63.7%
Married	26.1%	22.5%
Separated	1.2%	0.0%
Widowed	1.5%	10.4%
Divorced	17.4%	3.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.9%

Some HS, no diploma 1.8%

HS graduate 18.9%

Some college, no degree 8.8%

Associate's degree 8.7%

Bachelor's degree 35.1%

Graduate / professional 25.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.3%
Bachelor's or higher	60.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	591	100.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 38.5%

Transportation & utilities 15.1%

Professional & management 12.1%

Other services 8.0%

Retail trade 5.8%

Public administration 5.4%

Manufacturing 3.8%

Construction 3.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.4%

Information 1.8%

Finance & real estate 1.6%

Wholesale trade 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	60.6%
Service	5.6%
Sales & office	8.6%
Natural resources & construction	2.5%
Production & transportation	22.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.9%
Government	22.1%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	44.8%
Carpool	3.9%
Public transit	18.2%
Walk	17.1%
Work from home	12.1%
Other means	3.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	37.5

Poverty

All people 40.8%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 41.2%

Married-couple families 8.4%

Female-led households 23.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	2.5%
Retirement income	5.2%
Supplemental Security	3.8%
Cash public assistance	1.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	27.0%
High blood pressure	15.6%
High cholesterol	17.5%
Diabetes	4.5%
Heart disease	2.3%
Stroke	1.4%
Asthma	11.2%
Arthritis	11.2%
Kidney disease	1.5%
Pulmonary disease	3.7%
Cancer	2.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.1%
Binge drinking	21.4%
No physical activity	18.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.5%
Depression	21.2%
Fair or poor health	9.9%
Poor mental health	16.9%
Poor physical health	7.5%
No health insurance	14.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	58.5%
Visited dentist	60.7%
Cholesterol screening	80.7%
Teeth loss	14.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	140	8.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.2%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	13.1%
65 and over	39.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	64.5%
Public insurance	33.8%
No insurance	2.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,613	99.1%
Spanish	40	2.5%
Other Indo-European	16	1.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	24	1.5%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,396	85.8%
Born in same state	1,270	78.1%
Born in different state	510	31.3%
Foreign born	126	7.7%
Naturalized citizen	231	14.2%
Not a US citizen	58	25.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	137	8.4%
French	81	5%
Polish	68	4.2%
Arab	19	1.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	15	0.9%
Norwegian	6	0.4%
German	5	0.3%
English	4	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	48.9%
Internet access	99.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 80045

What city is ZIP code 80045 in?

ZIP code 80045 is primarily assigned to Aurora, Colorado.

What county is ZIP code 80045 in?

ZIP code 80045 falls within Adams County, Colorado.

Is ZIP code 80045 mostly rentals?

99% of occupied units in ZIP code 80045 are renter-occupied.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 80045?

41% of residents in ZIP code 80045 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 80045?

61% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

What is the population of ZIP code 80045?

ZIP code 80045 has an estimated population of 1,627 residents, with a density of 1,820 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 80045 in?

ZIP code 80045 observes the MST timezone.