80234 ZIP Code — Denver, CO
Adams County, Colorado
ZIP code 80234 is located in Denver, Colorado, within Adams County. It covers approximately 7.04 square miles and serves a population of 28,796 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 303/720.
About ZIP code 80234
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $464,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 59%.
Median household income is $86,131. 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 28 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 37% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
28,796
population
7.04
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Mountain (MT)
timezone
80234 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 80234
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 80234. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Denver | Acceptable |
| Denver | Acceptable |
| Denver | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
80031 Westminster (3 mi)
80031 Westminster (3 mi)
80241 Thornton (3.1 mi)
80241 Thornton (3.1 mi)
80241 Thornton (3.1 mi)
80241 Thornton (3.1 mi)
80260 Denver (3.3 mi)
80260 Denver (3.3 mi)
80260 Denver (3.3 mi)
80260 Denver (3.3 mi)
80020 Broomfield (3.5 mi)
80020 Broomfield (3.5 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 28,796 |
| Population density | 4,090 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 08 |
| County FIPS | 001 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 7.04 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.08 sq mi |
| Latitude | 39.9141 |
| Longitude | -105.0110 |
| 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 | 30.7% | 30.2% | 32.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 36.2% | 34.6% | 31.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 25.7% | 29.0% | 26.9% |
| Over $200k | 7.4% | 6.2% | 9.6% |
Demographics & statistics
28,796
Population
4,090
People per sq mi
36.1
Median age
$86,131
Median household income
$45,530
Per capita income
$464,100
Median home value
$1,708
Median monthly rent
59.1%
Home ownership
7.3%
Poverty rate
1.5%
Unemployment
7,577
Housing units
36.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
801
Under 5
766
779
5–9
744
924
10–14
883
888
15–19
849
802
20–24
767
2,802
25–34
2,678
2,102
35–44
2,010
1,855
45–54
1,774
885
55–59
847
725
60–64
694
1,325
65–74
1,267
709
75–84
678
124
85+
118
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5,810 | 20.2% |
| 18 and over | 22,986 | 79.8% |
| 65 and over | 4,221 | 14.7% |
| Median age | 36.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
69.6%
Two or more races
10.1%
Hispanic or Latino
8.8%
Asian
6.4%
Other race
2.8%
Black or African American
1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.7%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 21,974 | 69.6% |
| Two or more races | 3,189 | 10.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,784 | 8.8% |
| Asian | 2,008 | 6.4% |
| Other race | 874 | 2.8% |
| Black or African American | 516 | 1.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 235 | 0.7% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 30.7% | 30.2% | 32.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 36.2% | 34.6% | 31.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 25.7% | 29.0% | 26.9% |
| Over $200k | 7.4% | 6.2% | 9.6% |
Under $10k
3.5%
$10k–$15k
1.1%
$15k–$25k
4.1%
$25k–$35k
3.9%
$35k–$50k
11.8%
$50k–$75k
18.7%
$75k–$100k
16.2%
$100k–$150k
17.9%
$150k–$200k
12.7%
$200k+
10.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.5% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.1% |
| $15k–$25k | 4.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 3.9% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.8% |
| $50k–$75k | 18.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 16.2% |
| $100k–$150k | 17.9% |
| $150k–$200k | 12.7% |
| $200k+ | 10.4% |
| Median income | $86,131 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
3.7%
$50k–$100k
3.7%
$100k–$150k
2.4%
$150k–$200k
1.9%
$200k–$300k
5.7%
$300k–$500k
42.2%
$500k–$1M
37.4%
$1M+
2.8%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $464,100 |
| Median rent / month | $1,708 |
| Owner occupied | 59.1% |
| Renter occupied | 40.9% |
| Vacant | 4.4% |
| Single-family detached | 45.6% |
| Large apartment buildings | 11.8% |
| Mobile homes | 5.2% |
| Median rooms | 5.7 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.62 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 8.7% |
| 2000–2009 | 17.9% |
| 1990–1999 | 30.3% |
| 1980–1989 | 18.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 12.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 10.6% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 1.2% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.8% |
| 1 bedroom | 18.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | 24.3% |
| 3 bedrooms | 30.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 20.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.3% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.8% |
| 1 vehicle | 29.2% |
| 2 vehicles | 44.8% |
| 3 or more | 20.3% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 70.4% |
| Electricity | 27.2% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.5% |
| Wood | 0.9% |
| Solar | 0.2% |
| No fuel used | 0.7% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 5,855 | 49.2% |
| Cohabiting couple | 993 | 8.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,445 | 20.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,596 | 21.8% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,005 | 25.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,003 | 25.3% |
| Average household size | 2.42 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 37.3% | 28.5% |
| Married | 48.8% | 54.3% |
| Separated | 0.5% | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 2.1% | 4.9% |
| Divorced | 11.3% | 10.1% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.1%
Some HS, no diploma
4.7%
HS graduate
24.3%
Some college, no degree
21.6%
Associate's degree
9.6%
Bachelor's degree
24.0%
Graduate / professional
12.7%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 92.2% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 36.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 382 | 6.4% |
| Kindergarten | 292 | 4.9% |
| Elementary school | 2,613 | 43.8% |
| High school | 1,452 | 24.3% |
| College / grad school | 1,226 | 20.6% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
17.7%
Retail trade
14.8%
Professional & management
12.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.7%
Construction
9.0%
Finance & real estate
8.2%
Manufacturing
7.8%
Transportation & utilities
5.7%
Other services
5.3%
Public administration
3.4%
Information
2.1%
Wholesale trade
2.0%
Agriculture & mining
1.6%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 40.8% |
| Service | 18.2% |
| Sales & office | 21.2% |
| Natural resources & construction | 8.0% |
| Production & transportation | 11.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 84.1% |
| Government | 11.2% |
| Self-employed | 4.3% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.5% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 72.7% |
| Carpool | 8.7% |
| Public transit | 1.9% |
| Walk | 1.2% |
| Work from home | 13.6% |
| Other means | 1.9% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 27.5 |
Poverty
All people
7.3%
Under 18 years
8.7%
18 and over
7.0%
Married-couple families
4.2%
Female-led households
6.5%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 26.2% |
| Retirement income | 21.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 1.9% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.3% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 4.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 27.7% |
| High blood pressure | 22.2% |
| High cholesterol | 26.1% |
| Diabetes | 7.2% |
| Heart disease | 4.2% |
| Stroke | 2.0% |
| Asthma | 9.9% |
| Arthritis | 18.4% |
| Kidney disease | 2.1% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.6% |
| Cancer | 5.1% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 13.2% |
| Binge drinking | 19.9% |
| No physical activity | 17.5% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 29.1% |
| Depression | 19.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 9.6% |
| Poor mental health | 13.8% |
| Poor physical health | 8.1% |
| No health insurance | 13.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 63.4% |
| Visited dentist | 69.8% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.1% |
| Teeth loss | 10.6% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,483 | 6.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 12.2% |
| Under 18 | 4.4% |
| 18–64 years | 9.9% |
| 65 and over | 33.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 72.0% |
| Public insurance | 28.6% |
| No insurance | 9.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 6.4% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 27,229 | 94.6% |
| Spanish | 1,917 | 7.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 875 | 3.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 196 | 0.7% |
| Other languages | 846 | 3.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 25,892 | 89.9% |
| Born in same state | 25,351 | 88.0% |
| Born in different state | 13,496 | 46.9% |
| Foreign born | 541 | 1.9% |
| Naturalized citizen | 2,904 | 10.1% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,443 | 49.7% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 3,483 | 12.1% |
| French | 2,785 | 9.7% |
| Arab | 1,272 | 4.4% |
| Polish | 542 | 1.9% |
| Dutch | 184 | 0.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 180 | 0.6% |
| Irish | 165 | 0.6% |
| English | 135 | 0.5% |
| Norwegian | 16 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 41.3% |
| Internet access | 96.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 80234
What city is ZIP code 80234 in?
ZIP code 80234 is primarily assigned to Denver, Colorado.
What county is ZIP code 80234 in?
ZIP code 80234 falls within Adams County, Colorado.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 80234?
The median home value in ZIP code 80234 is $464,100.
What is the population of ZIP code 80234?
ZIP code 80234 has an estimated population of 28,796 residents, with a density of 4,089 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 80234?
The median household income in ZIP code 80234 is $86,131, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 80234 in?
ZIP code 80234 observes the MST timezone.