80216 ZIP Code — Denver, CO
Denver County, Colorado
ZIP code 80216 is located in Denver, Colorado, within Denver County. It covers approximately 10.13 square miles and serves a population of 16,564 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 303/720.
About ZIP code 80216
The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Much of the housing stock is relatively new, reflecting recent development activity. Median home value is $369,900. Renters make up the majority at 70%, typical of denser urban areas.
Median household income is $71,586. Poverty affects 20% of residents, above the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with professional and management as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 36% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
17% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
16,564
population
10.13
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Mountain (MT)
timezone
80216 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 80216
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 80216. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Denver | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
80266 Denver (1.7 mi)
80266 Denver (1.7 mi)
80207 Denver (2.2 mi)
80207 Denver (2.2 mi)
80205 Denver (2.3 mi)
80205 Denver (2.3 mi)
80238 Denver (3.5 mi)
80238 Denver (3.5 mi)
80294 Denver (3.5 mi)
80294 Denver (3.5 mi)
80293 Denver (3.7 mi)
80293 Denver (3.7 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 16,564 |
| Population density | 1,635 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 08 |
| County FIPS | 031 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 10.13 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.06 sq mi |
| Latitude | 39.7849 |
| Longitude | -104.9419 |
| 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 | 35.1% | 33.2% | 32.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 40.1% | 29.5% | 31.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 16.8% | 25.4% | 26.9% |
| Over $200k | 8.0% | 11.9% | 9.6% |
Demographics & statistics
16,564
Population
1,635
People per sq mi
29.2
Median age
$71,586
Median household income
$35,691
Per capita income
$369,900
Median home value
$1,813
Median monthly rent
30.1%
Home ownership
19.8%
Poverty rate
5.0%
Unemployment
2,324
Housing units
36.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
370
Under 5
271
454
5–9
333
632
10–14
463
657
15–19
481
1,491
20–24
1,093
2,349
25–34
1,721
1,368
35–44
1,003
993
45–54
728
507
55–59
372
227
60–64
167
339
65–74
249
138
75–84
101
33
85+
24
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3,051 | 18.4% |
| 18 and over | 13,513 | 81.6% |
| 65 and over | 884 | 5.3% |
| Median age | 29.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
36.9%
Hispanic or Latino
26.9%
Other race
20.8%
Two or more races
8.2%
Black or African American
5.6%
Asian
1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.6%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,360 | 36.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6,080 | 26.9% |
| Other race | 4,715 | 20.8% |
| Two or more races | 1,851 | 8.2% |
| Black or African American | 1,275 | 5.6% |
| Asian | 236 | 1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 127 | 0.6% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 35.1% | 33.2% | 32.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 40.1% | 29.5% | 31.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 16.8% | 25.4% | 26.9% |
| Over $200k | 8.0% | 11.9% | 9.6% |
Under $10k
5.2%
$10k–$15k
3.7%
$15k–$25k
6.6%
$25k–$35k
6.1%
$35k–$50k
8.6%
$50k–$75k
23.0%
$75k–$100k
12.8%
$100k–$150k
19.6%
$150k–$200k
5.1%
$200k+
9.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.2% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.7% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.6% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 8.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 23.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 19.6% |
| $150k–$200k | 5.1% |
| $200k+ | 9.3% |
| Median income | $71,586 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.3%
$50k–$100k
1.2%
$100k–$150k
2.0%
$150k–$200k
1.9%
$200k–$300k
19.7%
$300k–$500k
64.1%
$500k–$1M
9.8%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $369,900 |
| Median rent / month | $1,813 |
| Owner occupied | 30.1% |
| Renter occupied | 69.9% |
| Vacant | 6.9% |
| Single-family detached | 38.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 46.7% |
| Mobile homes | 2.1% |
| Median rooms | 4.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.68 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 3.8% |
| 2010–2019 | 38.3% |
| 2000–2009 | 8.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 3.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 4.4% |
| 1970–1979 | 2.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 3.4% |
| 1950–1959 | 11.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 8.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 15.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 5.9% |
| 1 bedroom | 26.3% |
| 2 bedrooms | 41.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 16.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | 8.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.5% |
| 1 vehicle | 41.9% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.8% |
| 3 or more | 14.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 55.9% |
| Electricity | 42.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.0% |
| Wood | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,424 | 23.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 967 | 15.6% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,193 | 35.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,603 | 25.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,260 | 20.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 661 | 10.7% |
| Average household size | 2.43 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 63.3% | 52.2% |
| Married | 22.4% | 29.2% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Widowed | 1.3% | 3.8% |
| Divorced | 11.7% | 12.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
14.2%
Some HS, no diploma
12.4%
HS graduate
19.4%
Some college, no degree
13.6%
Associate's degree
4.0%
Bachelor's degree
26.7%
Graduate / professional
9.7%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 73.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 36.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 106 | 2.3% |
| Kindergarten | 247 | 5.5% |
| Elementary school | 1,482 | 32.7% |
| High school | 796 | 17.6% |
| College / grad school | 1,895 | 41.9% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Professional & management
19.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
16.3%
Education & healthcare
13.4%
Construction
12.1%
Manufacturing
10.2%
Retail trade
8.3%
Transportation & utilities
6.7%
Finance & real estate
4.8%
Other services
2.6%
Wholesale trade
2.4%
Information
2.2%
Agriculture & mining
0.9%
Public administration
0.8%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 36.3% |
| Service | 22.5% |
| Sales & office | 14.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 11.8% |
| Production & transportation | 14.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 92.1% |
| Government | 5.0% |
| Self-employed | 2.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.4% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 64.2% |
| Carpool | 11.6% |
| Public transit | 4.2% |
| Walk | 5.0% |
| Work from home | 13.7% |
| Other means | 1.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 23.2 |
Poverty
All people
19.8%
Under 18 years
36.0%
18 and over
15.9%
Married-couple families
16.2%
Female-led households
20.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 16.7% |
| Retirement income | 9.8% |
| Supplemental Security | 9.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 4.4% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 12.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 26.2% |
| High blood pressure | 23.0% |
| High cholesterol | 23.0% |
| Diabetes | 10.2% |
| Heart disease | 4.5% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Asthma | 10.6% |
| Arthritis | 16.5% |
| Kidney disease | 2.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.9% |
| Cancer | 3.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 18.8% |
| Binge drinking | 20.7% |
| No physical activity | 24.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 30.0% |
| Depression | 21.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 18.7% |
| Poor mental health | 16.7% |
| Poor physical health | 11.2% |
| No health insurance | 31.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 59.6% |
| Visited dentist | 49.8% |
| Cholesterol screening | 82.4% |
| Teeth loss | 19.2% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 308 | 2.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 8.9% |
| Under 18 | 0.6% |
| 18–64 years | 8.9% |
| 65 and over | 39.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 49.8% |
| Public insurance | 37.9% |
| No insurance | 17.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 12.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 15,923 | 96.1% |
| Spanish | 2,688 | 16.9% |
| Other Indo-European | 2,531 | 15.9% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 130 | 0.8% |
| Other languages | 27 | 0.2% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 13,366 | 80.7% |
| Born in same state | 13,242 | 79.9% |
| Born in different state | 7,151 | 43.2% |
| Foreign born | 124 | 0.7% |
| Naturalized citizen | 3,198 | 19.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,046 | 32.7% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 1,353 | 8.2% |
| French | 535 | 3.2% |
| Arab | 209 | 1.3% |
| Polish | 153 | 0.9% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 81 | 0.5% |
| Irish | 44 | 0.3% |
| English | 36 | 0.2% |
| German | 5 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 37.4% |
| Internet access | 95.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 80216
What city is ZIP code 80216 in?
ZIP code 80216 is primarily assigned to Denver, Colorado.
What county is ZIP code 80216 in?
ZIP code 80216 falls within Denver County, Colorado.
Is ZIP code 80216 mostly rentals?
70% of occupied units in ZIP code 80216 are renter-occupied.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 80216?
20% of residents in ZIP code 80216 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 80216?
The median home value in ZIP code 80216 is $369,900.
What is the population of ZIP code 80216?
ZIP code 80216 has an estimated population of 16,564 residents, with a density of 1,635 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 80216 in?
ZIP code 80216 observes the MST timezone.