80231 ZIP Code — Denver, CO
Denver County, Colorado
ZIP code 80231 is located in Denver, Colorado, within Denver County. It covers approximately 4.88 square miles and serves a population of 34,484 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 720/303.
About ZIP code 80231
The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $448,900. Renters make up the majority at 59%, typical of denser urban areas.
Median household income is $75,282.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is high — 52% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
34,484
population
4.88
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Mountain (MT)
timezone
80231 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 80231
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 80231. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Denver | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
80247 Denver (1.2 mi)
80247 Denver (1.2 mi)
80224 Denver (1.6 mi)
80222 Denver (2.1 mi)
80014 Aurora (2.5 mi)
80014 Aurora (2.5 mi)
80237 Denver (2.8 mi)
80230 Denver (3.1 mi)
80246 Denver (3.1 mi)
80012 Aurora (3.2 mi)
80012 Aurora (3.2 mi)
80111 Englewood (3.7 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 34,484 |
| Population density | 7,066 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 08 |
| County FIPS | 031 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 4.88 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 39.6757 |
| Longitude | -104.8860 |
| Timezone | Mountain (MT) |
| Area code | 720/303 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 35.4% | 33.2% | 32.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 36.9% | 29.5% | 31.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 20.8% | 25.4% | 26.9% |
| Over $200k | 6.8% | 11.9% | 9.6% |
Demographics & statistics
34,484
Population
7,066
People per sq mi
34.8
Median age
$75,282
Median household income
$45,248
Per capita income
$448,900
Median home value
$1,619
Median monthly rent
41.1%
Home ownership
11.7%
Poverty rate
3.0%
Unemployment
8,558
Housing units
52.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
999
Under 5
1,050
852
5–9
895
1,000
10–14
1,052
876
15–19
921
924
20–24
972
3,844
25–34
4,043
2,685
35–44
2,823
1,630
45–54
1,713
949
55–59
997
890
60–64
936
1,222
65–74
1,284
652
75–84
686
287
85+
302
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 7,112 | 20.6% |
| 18 and over | 27,372 | 79.4% |
| 65 and over | 4,433 | 12.9% |
| Median age | 34.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
59.4%
Black or African American
12.6%
Hispanic or Latino
10%
Two or more races
7.9%
Other race
5.7%
Asian
3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.6%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 22,755 | 59.4% |
| Black or African American | 4,843 | 12.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3,850 | 10% |
| Two or more races | 3,031 | 7.9% |
| Other race | 2,197 | 5.7% |
| Asian | 1,438 | 3.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 211 | 0.6% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 35.4% | 33.2% | 32.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 36.9% | 29.5% | 31.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 20.8% | 25.4% | 26.9% |
| Over $200k | 6.8% | 11.9% | 9.6% |
Under $10k
4.5%
$10k–$15k
3.3%
$15k–$25k
5.0%
$25k–$35k
7.3%
$35k–$50k
11.3%
$50k–$75k
18.2%
$75k–$100k
14.4%
$100k–$150k
19.2%
$150k–$200k
7.7%
$200k+
9.1%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.5% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.3% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.0% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.3% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 18.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 19.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 7.7% |
| $200k+ | 9.1% |
| Median income | $75,282 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.9%
$50k–$100k
1.1%
$100k–$150k
1.7%
$150k–$200k
1.2%
$200k–$300k
17.9%
$300k–$500k
35.9%
$500k–$1M
36.2%
$1M+
4.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $448,900 |
| Median rent / month | $1,619 |
| Owner occupied | 41.1% |
| Renter occupied | 58.9% |
| Vacant | 11.3% |
| Single-family detached | 19.6% |
| Large apartment buildings | 32.2% |
| Mobile homes | 0.3% |
| Median rooms | 4.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.16 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 3.6% |
| 2000–2009 | 5.9% |
| 1990–1999 | 10.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 32.5% |
| 1970–1979 | 35.7% |
| 1960–1969 | 8.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 1.8% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 1.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 4.9% |
| 1 bedroom | 25.5% |
| 2 bedrooms | 40.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 17.5% |
| 4 bedrooms | 9.2% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 43.6% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.7% |
| 3 or more | 12.1% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 59.3% |
| Electricity | 38.5% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.9% |
| Fuel oil | 0.1% |
| Wood | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.6% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 5,181 | 32.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,218 | 7.7% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 4,249 | 26.7% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 5,269 | 33.1% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,829 | 24.1% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,356 | 21.1% |
| Average household size | 2.16 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 44.6% | 36.2% |
| Married | 41.9% | 38.0% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 1.3% | 7.1% |
| Divorced | 10.5% | 17.1% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.1%
Some HS, no diploma
3.8%
HS graduate
16.0%
Some college, no degree
18.6%
Associate's degree
7.5%
Bachelor's degree
33.7%
Graduate / professional
18.4%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 94.1% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 52.1% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 563 | 7.0% |
| Kindergarten | 416 | 5.2% |
| Elementary school | 2,808 | 34.9% |
| High school | 1,586 | 19.7% |
| College / grad school | 2,668 | 33.2% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
22.6%
Professional & management
15.7%
Retail trade
12.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.2%
Finance & real estate
7.0%
Transportation & utilities
6.8%
Construction
5.2%
Manufacturing
5.1%
Other services
5.0%
Public administration
4.5%
Information
4.0%
Wholesale trade
1.7%
Agriculture & mining
0.9%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 46.5% |
| Service | 12.2% |
| Sales & office | 22.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 6.7% |
| Production & transportation | 11.6% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 83.4% |
| Government | 12.3% |
| Self-employed | 4.3% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 65.0% |
| Carpool | 11.1% |
| Public transit | 4.3% |
| Walk | 1.5% |
| Work from home | 16.1% |
| Other means | 2.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 24.7 |
Poverty
All people
11.7%
Under 18 years
14.3%
18 and over
11.1%
Married-couple families
6.2%
Female-led households
12.9%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 19.5% |
| Retirement income | 13.9% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.5% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 6.8% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 23.0% |
| High blood pressure | 25.0% |
| High cholesterol | 26.3% |
| Diabetes | 7.4% |
| Heart disease | 4.4% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
| Asthma | 10.4% |
| Arthritis | 19.4% |
| Kidney disease | 2.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.8% |
| Cancer | 5.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 14.1% |
| Binge drinking | 19.9% |
| No physical activity | 16.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 28.4% |
| Depression | 20.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 10.4% |
| Poor mental health | 14.2% |
| Poor physical health | 8.2% |
| No health insurance | 13.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 66.2% |
| Visited dentist | 64.8% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.0% |
| Teeth loss | 11.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,357 | 5.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.4% |
| Under 18 | 9.2% |
| 18–64 years | 8.3% |
| 65 and over | 31.8% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 67.2% |
| Public insurance | 34.1% |
| No insurance | 9.2% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.4% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 32,435 | 94.1% |
| Spanish | 2,885 | 8.9% |
| Other Indo-European | 966 | 3.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 831 | 2.6% |
| Other languages | 281 | 0.9% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 27,761 | 80.5% |
| Born in same state | 26,868 | 77.9% |
| Born in different state | 11,943 | 34.6% |
| Foreign born | 893 | 2.6% |
| Naturalized citizen | 6,723 | 19.5% |
| Not a US citizen | 3,005 | 44.7% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 3,716 | 10.8% |
| French | 2,559 | 7.4% |
| Arab | 1,664 | 4.8% |
| Polish | 570 | 1.7% |
| English | 326 | 0.9% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 239 | 0.7% |
| Irish | 156 | 0.5% |
| Dutch | 153 | 0.4% |
| Norwegian | 53 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 46.2% |
| Internet access | 96.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 80231
What city is ZIP code 80231 in?
ZIP code 80231 is primarily assigned to Denver, Colorado.
What county is ZIP code 80231 in?
ZIP code 80231 falls within Denver County, Colorado.
Is ZIP code 80231 mostly rentals?
59% of occupied units in ZIP code 80231 are renter-occupied.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 80231?
52% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 80231?
The median home value in ZIP code 80231 is $448,900.
What is the population of ZIP code 80231?
ZIP code 80231 has an estimated population of 34,484 residents, with a density of 7,063 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 80231 in?
ZIP code 80231 observes the MST timezone.