80227 ZIP Code — Denver, CO
Jefferson County, Colorado
ZIP code 80227 is located in Denver, Colorado, within Jefferson County. It covers approximately 10.81 square miles and serves a population of 35,187 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 303.
About ZIP code 80227
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $480,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 66%.
Median household income is $84,354. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 43% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
35,187
population
10.81
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Mountain (MT)
timezone
80227 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 80227
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 80227. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Denver | Acceptable |
| Denver | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
80235 Denver (1.6 mi)
80232 Denver (2.5 mi)
80228 Denver (2.9 mi)
80226 Denver (3.8 mi)
80123 Littleton (4.4 mi)
80123 Littleton (4.4 mi)
80236 Denver (4.5 mi)
80219 Denver (5.1 mi)
80215 Denver (5.7 mi)
80215 Denver (5.7 mi)
80110 Englewood (5.8 mi)
80465 Morrison (6.2 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 35,187 |
| Population density | 3,255 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 08 |
| County FIPS | 059 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 10.81 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.39 sq mi |
| Latitude | 39.6603 |
| Longitude | -105.1186 |
| Timezone | Mountain (MT) |
| Area code | 303 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 32.3% | 26.6% | 32.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 35.6% | 30.3% | 31.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 24.8% | 31.5% | 26.9% |
| Over $200k | 7.3% | 11.7% | 9.6% |
Demographics & statistics
35,187
Population
3,255
People per sq mi
40.2
Median age
$84,354
Median household income
$48,700
Per capita income
$480,000
Median home value
$1,697
Median monthly rent
65.8%
Home ownership
6.6%
Poverty rate
3.8%
Unemployment
11,084
Housing units
42.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
703
Under 5
725
886
5–9
912
827
10–14
851
901
15–19
927
933
20–24
961
3,063
25–34
3,154
2,494
35–44
2,569
1,790
45–54
1,843
1,015
55–59
1,046
1,200
60–64
1,235
1,708
65–74
1,759
1,277
75–84
1,316
538
85+
554
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6,007 | 17.1% |
| 18 and over | 29,180 | 82.9% |
| 65 and over | 7,152 | 20.3% |
| Median age | 40.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
65.2%
Hispanic or Latino
12.3%
Two or more races
9.6%
Other race
5.7%
Asian
4.4%
Black or African American
2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.8%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 26,162 | 65.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4,933 | 12.3% |
| Two or more races | 3,848 | 9.6% |
| Other race | 2,287 | 5.7% |
| Asian | 1,767 | 4.4% |
| Black or African American | 814 | 2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 304 | 0.8% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 32.3% | 26.6% | 32.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 35.6% | 30.3% | 31.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 24.8% | 31.5% | 26.9% |
| Over $200k | 7.3% | 11.7% | 9.6% |
Under $10k
3.3%
$10k–$15k
1.3%
$15k–$25k
4.1%
$25k–$35k
6.1%
$35k–$50k
12.0%
$50k–$75k
15.5%
$75k–$100k
16.3%
$100k–$150k
19.6%
$150k–$200k
9.7%
$200k+
12.2%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.3% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.3% |
| $15k–$25k | 4.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.0% |
| $50k–$75k | 15.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 16.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 19.6% |
| $150k–$200k | 9.7% |
| $200k+ | 12.2% |
| Median income | $84,354 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.7%
$50k–$100k
0.4%
$100k–$150k
0.7%
$150k–$200k
2.7%
$200k–$300k
11.5%
$300k–$500k
36.6%
$500k–$1M
42.8%
$1M+
3.7%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $480,000 |
| Median rent / month | $1,697 |
| Owner occupied | 65.8% |
| Renter occupied | 34.2% |
| Vacant | 5.4% |
| Single-family detached | 43.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 14.5% |
| Mobile homes | 0.3% |
| Median rooms | 5.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.30 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.5% |
| 2010–2019 | 5.7% |
| 2000–2009 | 7.1% |
| 1990–1999 | 15.4% |
| 1980–1989 | 24.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 25.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 17.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 3.2% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 1.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom | 12.5% |
| 2 bedrooms | 34.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 26.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 18.2% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 6.5% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.9% |
| 1 vehicle | 36.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.3% |
| 3 or more | 20.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 70.7% |
| Electricity | 25.5% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.3% |
| Fuel oil | 0.1% |
| Wood | 0.3% |
| Solar | 0.3% |
| No fuel used | 1.6% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 6,548 | 42.2% |
| Cohabiting couple | 962 | 6.2% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 3,572 | 23.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 4,418 | 28.5% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,346 | 21.6% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 5,086 | 32.8% |
| Average household size | 2.26 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 36.9% | 28.3% |
| Married | 48.9% | 45.7% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 7.7% |
| Divorced | 10.0% | 17.1% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.7%
Some HS, no diploma
5.2%
HS graduate
21.0%
Some college, no degree
21.0%
Associate's degree
7.7%
Bachelor's degree
28.6%
Graduate / professional
13.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 92.1% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 42.6% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 416 | 6.1% |
| Kindergarten | 399 | 5.9% |
| Elementary school | 2,752 | 40.4% |
| High school | 1,619 | 23.8% |
| College / grad school | 1,626 | 23.9% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
20.8%
Professional & management
16.9%
Retail trade
12.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.4%
Finance & real estate
8.2%
Construction
7.1%
Public administration
5.4%
Manufacturing
4.8%
Transportation & utilities
4.7%
Other services
4.5%
Information
3.1%
Wholesale trade
1.4%
Agriculture & mining
1.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 48.4% |
| Service | 15.9% |
| Sales & office | 20.6% |
| Natural resources & construction | 8.5% |
| Production & transportation | 6.6% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 81.0% |
| Government | 14.5% |
| Self-employed | 3.8% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.7% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 78.8% |
| Carpool | 5.6% |
| Public transit | 1.5% |
| Walk | 0.6% |
| Work from home | 12.0% |
| Other means | 1.6% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 27.4 |
Poverty
All people
6.6%
Under 18 years
9.8%
18 and over
5.9%
Married-couple families
0.9%
Female-led households
13.6%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 29.7% |
| Retirement income | 26.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 3.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 22.9% |
| High blood pressure | 23.5% |
| High cholesterol | 28.6% |
| Diabetes | 7.3% |
| Heart disease | 4.8% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
| Asthma | 9.3% |
| Arthritis | 21.5% |
| Kidney disease | 2.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.7% |
| Cancer | 6.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 12.3% |
| Binge drinking | 18.9% |
| No physical activity | 15.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 26.5% |
| Depression | 18.9% |
| Fair or poor health | 10.3% |
| Poor mental health | 13.0% |
| Poor physical health | 8.1% |
| No health insurance | 13.3% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 65.6% |
| Visited dentist | 67.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.1% |
| Teeth loss | 9.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,209 | 7.6% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 12.2% |
| Under 18 | 5.1% |
| 18–64 years | 8.4% |
| 65 and over | 29.9% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 72.5% |
| Public insurance | 33.7% |
| No insurance | 7.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.5% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 33,759 | 95.9% |
| Spanish | 1,549 | 4.6% |
| Other Indo-European | 804 | 2.4% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 75 | 0.2% |
| Other languages | 670 | 2.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 31,779 | 90.3% |
| Born in same state | 31,327 | 89.0% |
| Born in different state | 16,875 | 48.0% |
| Foreign born | 452 | 1.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 3,408 | 9.7% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,831 | 53.7% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 3,938 | 11.2% |
| Italian | 3,610 | 10.3% |
| Arab | 1,021 | 2.9% |
| Polish | 619 | 1.8% |
| English | 555 | 1.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 149 | 0.4% |
| Norwegian | 140 | 0.4% |
| Dutch | 132 | 0.4% |
| Irish | 109 | 0.3% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 44.1% |
| Internet access | 95.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 80227
What city is ZIP code 80227 in?
ZIP code 80227 is primarily assigned to Denver, Colorado.
What county is ZIP code 80227 in?
ZIP code 80227 falls within Jefferson County, Colorado.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 80227?
The median home value in ZIP code 80227 is $480,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 80227?
ZIP code 80227 has an estimated population of 35,187 residents, with a density of 3,254 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 80227?
The median household income in ZIP code 80227 is $84,354, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 80227 in?
ZIP code 80227 observes the MST timezone.