80222 ZIP Code — Denver, CO
Denver County, Colorado
ZIP code 80222 is located in Denver, Colorado, within Denver County. It covers approximately 3.83 square miles and serves a population of 23,619 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 303/720.
About ZIP code 80222
The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $563,500. Renters make up the majority at 56%, typical of denser urban areas.
The gap between median ($82,806) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is high — 54% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
23,619
population
3.83
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Mountain (MT)
timezone
80222 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 80222
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 80222. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Denver | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
80224 Denver (1.1 mi)
80208 Denver (2 mi)
80210 Denver (2 mi)
80231 Denver (2.1 mi)
80246 Denver (2.2 mi)
80247 Denver (2.6 mi)
80247 Denver (2.6 mi)
80237 Denver (2.6 mi)
80113 Englewood (2.7 mi)
80209 Denver (3.1 mi)
80230 Denver (3.7 mi)
80262 Denver (4.1 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 23,619 |
| Population density | 6,167 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 08 |
| County FIPS | 031 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 3.83 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 39.6730 |
| Longitude | -104.9261 |
| 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 | 31.6% | 33.2% | 32.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 30.8% | 29.5% | 31.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 29.7% | 25.4% | 26.9% |
| Over $200k | 7.8% | 11.9% | 9.6% |
Demographics & statistics
23,619
Population
6,167
People per sq mi
38.2
Median age
$82,806
Median household income
$58,178
Per capita income
$563,500
Median home value
$1,622
Median monthly rent
43.6%
Home ownership
8.6%
Poverty rate
4.2%
Unemployment
5,142
Housing units
54.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
674
Under 5
697
539
5–9
557
430
10–14
444
346
15–19
357
842
20–24
869
2,438
25–34
2,519
1,997
35–44
2,063
1,123
45–54
1,161
709
55–59
733
770
60–64
795
955
65–74
986
476
75–84
492
318
85+
329
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3,850 | 16.3% |
| 18 and over | 19,769 | 83.7% |
| 65 and over | 3,556 | 15.1% |
| Median age | 38.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
68.2%
Hispanic or Latino
10.2%
Two or more races
7.1%
Other race
5.9%
Black or African American
4.6%
Asian
3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17,935 | 68.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,684 | 10.2% |
| Two or more races | 1,870 | 7.1% |
| Other race | 1,546 | 5.9% |
| Black or African American | 1,198 | 4.6% |
| Asian | 876 | 3.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 161 | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 33 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 31.6% | 33.2% | 32.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 30.8% | 29.5% | 31.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 29.7% | 25.4% | 26.9% |
| Over $200k | 7.8% | 11.9% | 9.6% |
Under $10k
4.0%
$10k–$15k
1.5%
$15k–$25k
4.4%
$25k–$35k
6.2%
$35k–$50k
10.8%
$50k–$75k
18.3%
$75k–$100k
11.8%
$100k–$150k
20.8%
$150k–$200k
7.8%
$200k+
14.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.0% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.5% |
| $15k–$25k | 4.4% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.2% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.8% |
| $50k–$75k | 18.3% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 20.8% |
| $150k–$200k | 7.8% |
| $200k+ | 14.5% |
| Median income | $82,806 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
0.7%
$50k–$100k
0.9%
$100k–$150k
1.6%
$150k–$200k
2.4%
$200k–$300k
7.1%
$300k–$500k
25.9%
$500k–$1M
56.0%
$1M+
5.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $563,500 |
| Median rent / month | $1,622 |
| Owner occupied | 43.6% |
| Renter occupied | 56.4% |
| Vacant | 2.9% |
| Single-family detached | 47.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 37.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.5% |
| Median rooms | 4.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.16 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 8.8% |
| 2000–2009 | 5.5% |
| 1990–1999 | 4.4% |
| 1980–1989 | 5.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 18.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 19.8% |
| 1950–1959 | 33.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 1.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 3.4% |
| 1 bedroom | 22.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 31.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 24.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 14.3% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.2% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 10.3% |
| 1 vehicle | 42.7% |
| 2 vehicles | 32.4% |
| 3 or more | 14.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 62.8% |
| Electricity | 33.0% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.9% |
| Fuel oil | 0.2% |
| Solar | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 1.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,597 | 32.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,042 | 9.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,898 | 26.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,494 | 31.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,206 | 20.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,348 | 21.3% |
| Average household size | 2.06 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 42.9% | 35.6% |
| Married | 40.6% | 38.0% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 2.0% | 7.9% |
| Divorced | 14.1% | 16.4% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.2%
Some HS, no diploma
2.0%
HS graduate
15.8%
Some college, no degree
20.0%
Associate's degree
5.9%
Bachelor's degree
32.6%
Graduate / professional
21.4%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 95.8% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 54.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 352 | 9.0% |
| Kindergarten | 154 | 4.0% |
| Elementary school | 1,406 | 36.1% |
| High school | 610 | 15.7% |
| College / grad school | 1,369 | 35.2% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
22.2%
Professional & management
18.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
10.3%
Retail trade
9.4%
Finance & real estate
9.0%
Other services
5.6%
Construction
5.5%
Transportation & utilities
5.3%
Information
4.2%
Manufacturing
3.6%
Public administration
3.2%
Wholesale trade
2.0%
Agriculture & mining
0.8%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 53.6% |
| Service | 15.0% |
| Sales & office | 20.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 5.0% |
| Production & transportation | 6.2% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 84.1% |
| Government | 9.8% |
| Self-employed | 6.1% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 65.1% |
| Carpool | 6.3% |
| Public transit | 5.7% |
| Walk | 5.0% |
| Work from home | 15.4% |
| Other means | 2.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 22.7 |
Poverty
All people
8.6%
Under 18 years
7.9%
18 and over
8.8%
Married-couple families
4.8%
Female-led households
4.8%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 18.3% |
| Retirement income | 16.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.6% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 7.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 20.4% |
| High blood pressure | 25.2% |
| High cholesterol | 27.8% |
| Diabetes | 7.4% |
| Heart disease | 4.9% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Asthma | 9.9% |
| Arthritis | 20.9% |
| Kidney disease | 2.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.9% |
| Cancer | 6.7% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 13.4% |
| Binge drinking | 20.7% |
| No physical activity | 14.4% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 26.4% |
| Depression | 20.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 10.0% |
| Poor mental health | 13.3% |
| Poor physical health | 8.1% |
| No health insurance | 12.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 65.1% |
| Visited dentist | 68.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.9% |
| Teeth loss | 11.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 944 | 4.8% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 9.9% |
| Under 18 | 2.1% |
| 18–64 years | 8.0% |
| 65 and over | 30.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 69.9% |
| Public insurance | 28.5% |
| No insurance | 8.5% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.4% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 22,248 | 94.2% |
| Spanish | 1,650 | 7.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 641 | 2.9% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 395 | 1.8% |
| Other languages | 249 | 1.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 20,290 | 85.9% |
| Born in same state | 19,970 | 84.6% |
| Born in different state | 8,666 | 36.7% |
| Foreign born | 320 | 1.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 3,329 | 14.1% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,840 | 55.3% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 2,814 | 11.9% |
| French | 2,234 | 9.5% |
| Arab | 737 | 3.1% |
| Polish | 445 | 1.9% |
| English | 285 | 1.2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Norwegian | 179 | 0.8% |
| Irish | 121 | 0.5% |
| German | 111 | 0.5% |
| Dutch | 85 | 0.4% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 46.7% |
| Internet access | 97.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 80222
What city is ZIP code 80222 in?
ZIP code 80222 is primarily assigned to Denver, Colorado.
What county is ZIP code 80222 in?
ZIP code 80222 falls within Denver County, Colorado.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 80222?
54% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
Is ZIP code 80222 mostly rentals?
56% of occupied units in ZIP code 80222 are renter-occupied.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 80222?
The median home value in ZIP code 80222 is $563,500.
What is the population of ZIP code 80222?
ZIP code 80222 has an estimated population of 23,619 residents, with a density of 6,175 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 80222 in?
ZIP code 80222 observes the MST timezone.