80226 ZIP Code — Denver, CO
Jefferson County, Colorado
ZIP code 80226 is located in Denver, Colorado, within Jefferson County. It covers approximately 8.11 square miles and serves a population of 32,063 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 303/720.
About ZIP code 80226
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 $478,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 53%.
Median household income is $75,967. 31% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 38% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
32,063
population
8.11
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Mountain (MT)
timezone
80226 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 80226
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 80226. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Denver | Acceptable |
| Denver | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
80232 Denver (1.5 mi)
80214 Denver (2.4 mi)
80214 Denver (2.4 mi)
80215 Denver (2.6 mi)
80215 Denver (2.6 mi)
80219 Denver (3.2 mi)
80228 Denver (3.7 mi)
80227 Denver (3.8 mi)
80204 Denver (4.2 mi)
80235 Denver (4.5 mi)
80033 Wheat Ridge (4.5 mi)
80033 Wheat Ridge (4.5 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 32,063 |
| Population density | 3,954 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 08 |
| County FIPS | 059 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 8.11 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.12 sq mi |
| Latitude | 39.7107 |
| Longitude | -105.0908 |
| 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 | 37.1% | 26.6% | 32.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.1% | 30.3% | 31.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 26.5% | 31.5% | 26.9% |
| Over $200k | 4.3% | 11.7% | 9.6% |
Demographics & statistics
32,063
Population
3,954
People per sq mi
36.3
Median age
$75,967
Median household income
$39,695
Per capita income
$478,000
Median home value
$1,625
Median monthly rent
52.7%
Home ownership
9.9%
Poverty rate
3.3%
Unemployment
8,011
Housing units
37.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,006
Under 5
1,026
696
5–9
710
718
10–14
733
1,007
15–19
1,027
1,204
20–24
1,229
2,902
25–34
2,961
2,245
35–44
2,291
1,623
45–54
1,656
885
55–59
903
854
60–64
871
1,387
65–74
1,416
864
75–84
882
479
85+
488
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5,935 | 18.5% |
| 18 and over | 26,128 | 81.5% |
| 65 and over | 5,516 | 17.2% |
| Median age | 36.3 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
65.1%
Hispanic or Latino
13.1%
Two or more races
11.5%
Other race
3.9%
Asian
3.4%
Black or African American
2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 24,014 | 65.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4,826 | 13.1% |
| Two or more races | 4,247 | 11.5% |
| Other race | 1,454 | 3.9% |
| Asian | 1,238 | 3.4% |
| Black or African American | 829 | 2.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 227 | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 54 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 37.1% | 26.6% | 32.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.1% | 30.3% | 31.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 26.5% | 31.5% | 26.9% |
| Over $200k | 4.3% | 11.7% | 9.6% |
Under $10k
4.6%
$10k–$15k
2.2%
$15k–$25k
8.0%
$25k–$35k
8.2%
$35k–$50k
11.3%
$50k–$75k
15.2%
$75k–$100k
12.8%
$100k–$150k
21.8%
$150k–$200k
8.5%
$200k+
7.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.6% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 8.0% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.2% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 15.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 21.8% |
| $150k–$200k | 8.5% |
| $200k+ | 7.4% |
| Median income | $75,967 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.8%
$50k–$100k
1.3%
$100k–$150k
0.9%
$150k–$200k
0.8%
$200k–$300k
5.0%
$300k–$500k
47.6%
$500k–$1M
40.7%
$1M+
1.9%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $478,000 |
| Median rent / month | $1,625 |
| Owner occupied | 52.7% |
| Renter occupied | 47.3% |
| Vacant | 6.4% |
| Single-family detached | 45.8% |
| Large apartment buildings | 20.5% |
| Mobile homes | 2.0% |
| Median rooms | 5.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.43 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 7.8% |
| 2000–2009 | 8.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 7.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 10.7% |
| 1970–1979 | 17.8% |
| 1960–1969 | 21.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 21.8% |
| 1940–1949 | 2.7% |
| 1939 or earlier | 1.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 3.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 14.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 31.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 27.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 17.2% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 5.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.3% |
| 1 vehicle | 34.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.1% |
| 3 or more | 23.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 72.1% |
| Electricity | 23.1% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.1% |
| Solar | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.9% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 5,209 | 38.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,087 | 8.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,771 | 20.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 4,405 | 32.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,412 | 25.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4,118 | 30.6% |
| Average household size | 2.32 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 42.4% | 33.7% |
| Married | 42.2% | 39.5% |
| Separated | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 1.6% | 9.0% |
| Divorced | 13.3% | 16.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.0%
Some HS, no diploma
7.3%
HS graduate
23.7%
Some college, no degree
22.2%
Associate's degree
6.4%
Bachelor's degree
23.8%
Graduate / professional
13.6%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 89.7% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 37.5% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 476 | 6.7% |
| Kindergarten | 152 | 2.1% |
| Elementary school | 2,315 | 32.6% |
| High school | 1,326 | 18.7% |
| College / grad school | 2,831 | 39.9% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
21.3%
Professional & management
19.0%
Construction
9.9%
Retail trade
9.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.7%
Finance & real estate
7.8%
Manufacturing
6.4%
Other services
5.3%
Public administration
4.9%
Transportation & utilities
3.4%
Information
1.7%
Agriculture & mining
1.4%
Wholesale trade
0.9%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 43.0% |
| Service | 17.5% |
| Sales & office | 19.1% |
| Natural resources & construction | 11.3% |
| Production & transportation | 9.1% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 81.2% |
| Government | 13.5% |
| Self-employed | 5.2% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 70.5% |
| Carpool | 7.4% |
| Public transit | 3.1% |
| Walk | 1.6% |
| Work from home | 15.3% |
| Other means | 1.9% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 25.6 |
Poverty
All people
9.9%
Under 18 years
11.6%
18 and over
9.5%
Married-couple families
4.0%
Female-led households
14.5%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 30.6% |
| Retirement income | 22.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.5% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.4% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 6.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 24.8% |
| High blood pressure | 23.6% |
| High cholesterol | 27.3% |
| Diabetes | 7.7% |
| Heart disease | 5.1% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Asthma | 9.5% |
| Arthritis | 21.9% |
| Kidney disease | 2.6% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.3% |
| Cancer | 6.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 13.3% |
| Binge drinking | 18.5% |
| No physical activity | 17.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 27.3% |
| Depression | 18.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.1% |
| Poor mental health | 13.7% |
| Poor physical health | 8.9% |
| No health insurance | 15.3% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 65.3% |
| Visited dentist | 63.8% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.6% |
| Teeth loss | 12.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,662 | 6.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.3% |
| Under 18 | 0.6% |
| 18–64 years | 9.3% |
| 65 and over | 30.9% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 63.1% |
| Public insurance | 36.9% |
| No insurance | 10.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 7.2% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 30,031 | 93.7% |
| Spanish | 1,671 | 5.6% |
| Other Indo-European | 1,258 | 4.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 42 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 361 | 1.2% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 28,483 | 88.8% |
| Born in same state | 28,080 | 87.6% |
| Born in different state | 15,276 | 47.6% |
| Foreign born | 403 | 1.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 3,580 | 11.2% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,821 | 50.9% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 3,224 | 10.1% |
| French | 2,801 | 8.7% |
| Arab | 1,031 | 3.2% |
| Polish | 708 | 2.2% |
| English | 341 | 1.1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 188 | 0.6% |
| Irish | 97 | 0.3% |
| Norwegian | 92 | 0.3% |
| German | 51 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 42.0% |
| Internet access | 95.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 80226
What city is ZIP code 80226 in?
ZIP code 80226 is primarily assigned to Denver, Colorado.
What county is ZIP code 80226 in?
ZIP code 80226 falls within Jefferson County, Colorado.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 80226?
The median home value in ZIP code 80226 is $478,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 80226?
ZIP code 80226 has an estimated population of 32,063 residents, with a density of 3,952 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 80226?
The median household income in ZIP code 80226 is $75,967, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 80226 in?
ZIP code 80226 observes the MST timezone.