80221 ZIP Code — Denver, CO
Adams County, Colorado
ZIP code 80221 is located in Denver, Colorado, within Adams County. It covers approximately 9.09 square miles and serves a population of 40,140 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 303/720.
About ZIP code 80221
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $405,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 67%.
Median household income is $80,748.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 26% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
40,140
population
9.09
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Mountain (MT)
timezone
80221 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 80221
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 80221. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Denver | Acceptable |
| Denver | Acceptable |
| Denver | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
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80030 Westminster (1.4 mi)
80003 Arvada (2.6 mi)
80003 Arvada (2.6 mi)
80003 Arvada (2.6 mi)
80003 Arvada (2.6 mi)
80211 Denver (3.6 mi)
80211 Denver (3.6 mi)
80260 Denver (3.6 mi)
80260 Denver (3.6 mi)
80260 Denver (3.6 mi)
80260 Denver (3.6 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 40,140 |
| Population density | 4,416 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 08 |
| County FIPS | 001 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 9.09 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.26 sq mi |
| Latitude | 39.8155 |
| Longitude | -105.0133 |
| 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 | 33.6% | 30.2% | 32.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 39.7% | 34.6% | 31.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 22.3% | 29.0% | 26.9% |
| Over $200k | 4.4% | 6.2% | 9.6% |
Demographics & statistics
40,140
Population
4,416
People per sq mi
34.4
Median age
$80,748
Median household income
$33,862
Per capita income
$405,300
Median home value
$1,612
Median monthly rent
67.1%
Home ownership
10.1%
Poverty rate
5.8%
Unemployment
10,156
Housing units
25.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,151
Under 5
1,196
1,137
5–9
1,182
1,420
10–14
1,476
1,605
15–19
1,668
1,445
20–24
1,502
3,290
25–34
3,419
3,291
35–44
3,422
2,058
45–54
2,140
969
55–59
1,008
973
60–64
1,012
1,353
65–74
1,406
610
75–84
634
379
85+
394
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 8,960 | 22.3% |
| 18 and over | 31,180 | 77.7% |
| 65 and over | 4,776 | 11.9% |
| Median age | 34.4 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
52.8%
Hispanic or Latino
20.3%
Two or more races
15.4%
Other race
7.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.5%
Black or African American
1.1%
Asian
0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.4%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 26,579 | 52.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10,246 | 20.3% |
| Two or more races | 7,751 | 15.4% |
| Other race | 3,785 | 7.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 765 | 1.5% |
| Black or African American | 577 | 1.1% |
| Asian | 461 | 0.9% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 222 | 0.4% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 33.6% | 30.2% | 32.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 39.7% | 34.6% | 31.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 22.3% | 29.0% | 26.9% |
| Over $200k | 4.4% | 6.2% | 9.6% |
Under $10k
4.1%
$10k–$15k
2.2%
$15k–$25k
5.6%
$25k–$35k
7.2%
$35k–$50k
12.2%
$50k–$75k
15.2%
$75k–$100k
17.7%
$100k–$150k
19.7%
$150k–$200k
8.7%
$200k+
7.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.1% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.6% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.2% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 15.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 17.7% |
| $100k–$150k | 19.7% |
| $150k–$200k | 8.7% |
| $200k+ | 7.3% |
| Median income | $80,748 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
4.7%
$50k–$100k
0.3%
$100k–$150k
0.9%
$150k–$200k
1.0%
$200k–$300k
10.7%
$300k–$500k
54.2%
$500k–$1M
26.4%
$1M+
1.8%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $405,300 |
| Median rent / month | $1,612 |
| Owner occupied | 67.1% |
| Renter occupied | 32.9% |
| Vacant | 4.3% |
| Single-family detached | 72.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 9.8% |
| Mobile homes | 2.6% |
| Median rooms | 5.7 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.63 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 1.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 11.1% |
| 2000–2009 | 3.2% |
| 1990–1999 | 3.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 7.9% |
| 1970–1979 | 14.1% |
| 1960–1969 | 19.2% |
| 1950–1959 | 24.8% |
| 1940–1949 | 8.4% |
| 1939 or earlier | 6.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.9% |
| 1 bedroom | 8.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 25.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 32.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 22.3% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 7.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.8% |
| 1 vehicle | 25.3% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.0% |
| 3 or more | 33.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 67.0% |
| Electricity | 30.9% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.3% |
| Fuel oil | 0.1% |
| Wood | 0.2% |
| Solar | 0.2% |
| No fuel used | 0.6% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 6,373 | 44.9% |
| Cohabiting couple | 919 | 6.5% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 3,178 | 22.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,721 | 26.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 4,341 | 30.6% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,652 | 25.7% |
| Average household size | 2.76 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 42.8% | 35.3% |
| Married | 42.8% | 43.4% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 2.9% |
| Widowed | 2.0% | 4.4% |
| Divorced | 10.2% | 13.9% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
7.6%
Some HS, no diploma
9.0%
HS graduate
32.0%
Some college, no degree
19.4%
Associate's degree
6.3%
Bachelor's degree
16.8%
Graduate / professional
8.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 83.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 25.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 538 | 5.5% |
| Kindergarten | 430 | 4.4% |
| Elementary school | 4,122 | 42.2% |
| High school | 2,153 | 22.0% |
| College / grad school | 2,533 | 25.9% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
19.6%
Retail trade
12.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
12.6%
Construction
11.8%
Professional & management
11.4%
Transportation & utilities
7.6%
Manufacturing
6.6%
Other services
4.8%
Finance & real estate
4.0%
Public administration
3.2%
Wholesale trade
2.7%
Information
1.7%
Agriculture & mining
1.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 28.9% |
| Service | 20.1% |
| Sales & office | 19.7% |
| Natural resources & construction | 15.2% |
| Production & transportation | 16.1% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 83.4% |
| Government | 12.7% |
| Self-employed | 3.7% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 68.5% |
| Carpool | 12.5% |
| Public transit | 2.8% |
| Walk | 2.2% |
| Work from home | 12.0% |
| Other means | 2.1% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 28.0 |
Poverty
All people
10.1%
Under 18 years
11.8%
18 and over
9.5%
Married-couple families
5.1%
Female-led households
16.7%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 25.6% |
| Retirement income | 19.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.3% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 10.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 29.9% |
| High blood pressure | 24.0% |
| High cholesterol | 27.5% |
| Diabetes | 9.6% |
| Heart disease | 5.1% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Asthma | 10.0% |
| Arthritis | 19.0% |
| Kidney disease | 2.6% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.2% |
| Cancer | 4.9% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 15.1% |
| Binge drinking | 18.8% |
| No physical activity | 24.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 30.0% |
| Depression | 18.7% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.5% |
| Poor mental health | 14.6% |
| Poor physical health | 10.0% |
| No health insurance | 24.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 62.6% |
| Visited dentist | 60.8% |
| Cholesterol screening | 86.8% |
| Teeth loss | 14.6% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,682 | 5.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.7% |
| Under 18 | 4.9% |
| 18–64 years | 9.5% |
| 65 and over | 37.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 61.5% |
| Public insurance | 34.2% |
| No insurance | 12.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 6.9% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 37,793 | 94.2% |
| Spanish | 4,812 | 12.7% |
| Other Indo-European | 4,497 | 11.9% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 181 | 0.5% |
| Other languages | 134 | 0.4% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 33,322 | 83.0% |
| Born in same state | 32,163 | 80.1% |
| Born in different state | 21,115 | 52.6% |
| Foreign born | 1,159 | 2.9% |
| Naturalized citizen | 6,818 | 17.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 2,567 | 37.7% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 2,485 | 6.2% |
| French | 2,435 | 6.1% |
| Arab | 665 | 1.7% |
| Polish | 410 | 1% |
| German | 238 | 0.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 207 | 0.5% |
| Dutch | 132 | 0.3% |
| Irish | 33 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 30 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 35.4% |
| Internet access | 93.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 80221
What city is ZIP code 80221 in?
ZIP code 80221 is primarily assigned to Denver, Colorado.
What county is ZIP code 80221 in?
ZIP code 80221 falls within Adams County, Colorado.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 80221?
The median home value in ZIP code 80221 is $405,300.
What is the population of ZIP code 80221?
ZIP code 80221 has an estimated population of 40,140 residents, with a density of 4,418 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 80221?
The median household income in ZIP code 80221 is $80,748, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 80221 in?
ZIP code 80221 observes the MST timezone.