80229 ZIP Code — Denver, CO
Adams County, Colorado
ZIP code 80229 is located in Denver, Colorado, within Adams County. It covers approximately 12.51 square miles and serves a population of 55,929 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 303/720.
About ZIP code 80229
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 $349,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 66%.
Median household income is $74,420.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with construction as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
16% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
55,929
population
12.51
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Mountain (MT)
timezone
80229 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 80229
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 80229. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Denver | Acceptable |
| Denver | Acceptable |
| Denver | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
80260 Denver (3.2 mi)
80260 Denver (3.2 mi)
80233 Denver (3.5 mi)
80640 Henderson (4 mi)
80640 Henderson (4 mi)
80640 Henderson (4 mi)
80221 Denver (4 mi)
80221 Denver (4 mi)
80216 Denver (4.4 mi)
80216 Denver (4.4 mi)
80030 Westminster (4.6 mi)
80031 Westminster (5.4 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 55,929 |
| Population density | 4,471 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 08 |
| County FIPS | 001 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 12.51 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.64 sq mi |
| Latitude | 39.8486 |
| Longitude | -104.9506 |
| 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 | 36.9% | 30.2% | 32.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 38.3% | 34.6% | 31.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 22.4% | 29.0% | 26.9% |
| Over $200k | 2.4% | 6.2% | 9.6% |
Demographics & statistics
55,929
Population
4,471
People per sq mi
32.2
Median age
$74,420
Median household income
$30,724
Per capita income
$349,600
Median home value
$1,631
Median monthly rent
66.4%
Home ownership
9.6%
Poverty rate
4.2%
Unemployment
13,451
Housing units
18.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,828
Under 5
1,800
1,872
5–9
1,845
1,993
10–14
1,964
2,075
15–19
2,044
2,455
20–24
2,418
5,476
25–34
5,395
4,050
35–44
3,990
3,198
45–54
3,150
1,735
55–59
1,709
1,040
60–64
1,025
1,619
65–74
1,595
665
75–84
655
168
85+
165
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 13,915 | 24.9% |
| 18 and over | 42,014 | 75.1% |
| 65 and over | 4,867 | 8.7% |
| Median age | 32.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
46.3%
Hispanic or Latino
21.6%
Two or more races
18.6%
Other race
7.7%
Asian
3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.5%
Black or African American
1.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 33,013 | 46.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15,384 | 21.6% |
| Two or more races | 13,241 | 18.6% |
| Other race | 5,525 | 7.7% |
| Asian | 2,231 | 3.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,096 | 1.5% |
| Black or African American | 823 | 1.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 36.9% | 30.2% | 32.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 38.3% | 34.6% | 31.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 22.4% | 29.0% | 26.9% |
| Over $200k | 2.4% | 6.2% | 9.6% |
Under $10k
3.2%
$10k–$15k
2.8%
$15k–$25k
4.1%
$25k–$35k
6.4%
$35k–$50k
11.8%
$50k–$75k
22.2%
$75k–$100k
15.1%
$100k–$150k
22.9%
$150k–$200k
7.3%
$200k+
4.2%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.2% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.8% |
| $15k–$25k | 4.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.8% |
| $50k–$75k | 22.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 15.1% |
| $100k–$150k | 22.9% |
| $150k–$200k | 7.3% |
| $200k+ | 4.2% |
| Median income | $74,420 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
9.3%
$50k–$100k
3.2%
$100k–$150k
1.8%
$150k–$200k
2.6%
$200k–$300k
15.9%
$300k–$500k
57.6%
$500k–$1M
9.3%
$1M+
0.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $349,600 |
| Median rent / month | $1,631 |
| Owner occupied | 66.4% |
| Renter occupied | 33.6% |
| Vacant | 3.0% |
| Single-family detached | 52.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 7.5% |
| Mobile homes | 10.9% |
| Median rooms | 5.2 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.96 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.3% |
| 2010–2019 | 7.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 18.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 14.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 13.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 19.3% |
| 1960–1969 | 9.4% |
| 1950–1959 | 16.4% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 11.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 23.3% |
| 3 bedrooms | 46.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 14.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 29.7% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.8% |
| 3 or more | 29.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 67.9% |
| Electricity | 30.1% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.7% |
| Wood | 0.1% |
| Solar | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 8,524 | 44.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 2,185 | 11.3% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 3,827 | 19.8% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 4,826 | 24.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 7,482 | 38.6% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,860 | 19.9% |
| Average household size | 2.88 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 42.4% | 33.0% |
| Married | 44.3% | 43.9% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Widowed | 1.6% | 7.0% |
| Divorced | 10.0% | 13.6% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
10.4%
Some HS, no diploma
11.0%
HS graduate
30.8%
Some college, no degree
20.5%
Associate's degree
9.2%
Bachelor's degree
13.3%
Graduate / professional
4.8%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 78.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 18.1% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 526 | 3.8% |
| Kindergarten | 688 | 5.0% |
| Elementary school | 6,501 | 47.4% |
| High school | 3,088 | 22.5% |
| College / grad school | 2,914 | 21.2% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Construction
16.3%
Education & healthcare
15.4%
Retail trade
13.0%
Professional & management
11.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.8%
Transportation & utilities
8.4%
Manufacturing
7.1%
Public administration
5.1%
Other services
5.0%
Finance & real estate
4.5%
Wholesale trade
2.8%
Information
1.2%
Agriculture & mining
0.9%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 26.2% |
| Service | 19.3% |
| Sales & office | 22.2% |
| Natural resources & construction | 15.4% |
| Production & transportation | 16.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 82.5% |
| Government | 12.1% |
| Self-employed | 5.1% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.3% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 72.9% |
| Carpool | 14.0% |
| Public transit | 2.7% |
| Walk | 0.8% |
| Work from home | 8.6% |
| Other means | 1.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 30.2 |
Poverty
All people
9.6%
Under 18 years
12.1%
18 and over
8.7%
Married-couple families
3.3%
Female-led households
17.4%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 21.4% |
| Retirement income | 14.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.9% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 11.7% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 32.1% |
| High blood pressure | 22.7% |
| High cholesterol | 25.7% |
| Diabetes | 8.7% |
| Heart disease | 4.5% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
| Asthma | 10.5% |
| Arthritis | 17.9% |
| Kidney disease | 2.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.3% |
| Cancer | 4.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 17.1% |
| Binge drinking | 19.4% |
| No physical activity | 24.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.6% |
| Depression | 19.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.4% |
| Poor mental health | 15.8% |
| Poor physical health | 10.2% |
| No health insurance | 24.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 61.4% |
| Visited dentist | 59.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 85.5% |
| Teeth loss | 16.2% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,992 | 4.7% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 12.0% |
| Under 18 | 6.9% |
| 18–64 years | 10.9% |
| 65 and over | 35.4% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 55.9% |
| Public insurance | 35.5% |
| No insurance | 16.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 9.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 52,301 | 93.5% |
| Spanish | 8,646 | 16.5% |
| Other Indo-European | 7,425 | 14.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 529 | 1.0% |
| Other languages | 567 | 1.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 44,181 | 79.0% |
| Born in same state | 42,927 | 76.8% |
| Born in different state | 27,150 | 48.5% |
| Foreign born | 1,254 | 2.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 11,748 | 21.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 3,901 | 33.2% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 4,043 | 7.2% |
| French | 2,632 | 4.7% |
| Arab | 1,497 | 2.7% |
| Polish | 512 | 0.9% |
| English | 349 | 0.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 341 | 0.6% |
| Norwegian | 133 | 0.2% |
| Irish | 115 | 0.2% |
| German | 64 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 34.6% |
| Internet access | 97.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 80229
What part of Denver is ZIP code 80229?
ZIP code 80229 covers a portion of Denver, Colorado, within Adams County.
What county is ZIP code 80229 in?
ZIP code 80229 falls within Adams County, Colorado.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 80229?
The median home value in ZIP code 80229 is $349,600.
What is the population of ZIP code 80229?
ZIP code 80229 has an estimated population of 55,929 residents, with a density of 4,471 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 80229?
The median household income in ZIP code 80229 is $74,420, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 80229 in?
ZIP code 80229 observes the MST timezone.