80236 ZIP Code — Denver, CO
Denver County, Colorado
ZIP code 80236 is located in Denver, Colorado, within Denver County. It covers approximately 3.21 square miles and serves a population of 16,183 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 303/720.
About ZIP code 80236
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $460,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 62%.
Median household income is $82,633.
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 34% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
16,183
population
3.21
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Mountain (MT)
timezone
80236 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 80236
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 80236. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Denver | Acceptable |
| Denver | Acceptable |
| Denver | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
80110 Englewood (1.2 mi)
80166 Littleton (2.7 mi)
80165 Littleton (2.7 mi)
80123 Littleton (2.9 mi)
80123 Littleton (2.9 mi)
80235 Denver (3.2 mi)
80219 Denver (3.2 mi)
80223 Denver (3.4 mi)
80120 Littleton (3.7 mi)
80232 Denver (4.1 mi)
80210 Denver (4.2 mi)
80113 Englewood (4.3 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 16,183 |
| Population density | 5,041 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 08 |
| County FIPS | 031 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 3.21 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 39.6494 |
| Longitude | -105.0346 |
| 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 | 35.3% | 33.2% | 32.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.0% | 29.5% | 31.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 29.3% | 25.4% | 26.9% |
| Over $200k | 2.4% | 11.9% | 9.6% |
Demographics & statistics
16,183
Population
5,041
People per sq mi
38.3
Median age
$82,633
Median household income
$39,412
Per capita income
$460,100
Median home value
$1,629
Median monthly rent
61.9%
Home ownership
8.7%
Poverty rate
4.0%
Unemployment
3,997
Housing units
33.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
356
Under 5
348
453
5–9
441
653
10–14
638
425
15–19
415
526
20–24
513
1,193
25–34
1,163
1,254
35–44
1,223
1,016
45–54
991
592
55–59
577
532
60–64
520
702
65–74
685
282
75–84
276
207
85+
202
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3,469 | 21.4% |
| 18 and over | 12,714 | 78.6% |
| 65 and over | 2,354 | 14.5% |
| Median age | 38.3 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
55.2%
Hispanic or Latino
17.3%
Two or more races
16.5%
Other race
5.3%
Asian
4.1%
Black or African American
1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.5%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,798 | 55.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3,387 | 17.3% |
| Two or more races | 3,221 | 16.5% |
| Other race | 1,036 | 5.3% |
| Asian | 800 | 4.1% |
| Black or African American | 239 | 1.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 89 | 0.5% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 35.3% | 33.2% | 32.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.0% | 29.5% | 31.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 29.3% | 25.4% | 26.9% |
| Over $200k | 2.4% | 11.9% | 9.6% |
Under $10k
6.8%
$10k–$15k
1.7%
$15k–$25k
7.0%
$25k–$35k
5.1%
$35k–$50k
7.6%
$50k–$75k
12.4%
$75k–$100k
18.4%
$100k–$150k
21.9%
$150k–$200k
8.5%
$200k+
10.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 6.8% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.7% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.0% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 7.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 12.4% |
| $75k–$100k | 18.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 21.9% |
| $150k–$200k | 8.5% |
| $200k+ | 10.7% |
| Median income | $82,633 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
3.0%
$50k–$100k
3.3%
$100k–$150k
0.3%
$150k–$200k
4.7%
$200k–$300k
4.8%
$300k–$500k
47.1%
$500k–$1M
36.3%
$1M+
0.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $460,100 |
| Median rent / month | $1,629 |
| Owner occupied | 61.9% |
| Renter occupied | 38.1% |
| Vacant | 2.5% |
| Single-family detached | 63.2% |
| Large apartment buildings | 14.3% |
| Mobile homes | 2.3% |
| Median rooms | 6.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.35 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.3% |
| 2010–2019 | 2.1% |
| 2000–2009 | 3.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 8.6% |
| 1980–1989 | 14.2% |
| 1970–1979 | 21.7% |
| 1960–1969 | 13.5% |
| 1950–1959 | 29.1% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.5% |
| 1939 or earlier | 3.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 3.3% |
| 1 bedroom | 8.5% |
| 2 bedrooms | 27.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 32.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 20.2% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 8.1% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 32.4% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.8% |
| 3 or more | 24.9% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 65.8% |
| Electricity | 31.6% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.6% |
| Solar | 1.0% |
| No fuel used | 0.8% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 2,399 | 38.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 412 | 6.6% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,441 | 23.2% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,946 | 31.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,768 | 28.5% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,647 | 26.6% |
| Average household size | 2.46 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 45.4% | 34.1% |
| Married | 42.2% | 38.5% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 7.5% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 19.1% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
7.8%
Some HS, no diploma
8.8%
HS graduate
25.5%
Some college, no degree
18.4%
Associate's degree
5.9%
Bachelor's degree
23.5%
Graduate / professional
10.1%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 83.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 33.6% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 74 | 2.1% |
| Kindergarten | 297 | 8.4% |
| Elementary school | 1,561 | 44.1% |
| High school | 783 | 22.1% |
| College / grad school | 821 | 23.2% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
22.6%
Professional & management
15.6%
Retail trade
12.9%
Manufacturing
8.7%
Finance & real estate
8.2%
Construction
8.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.9%
Public administration
4.6%
Transportation & utilities
4.5%
Information
3.4%
Other services
3.1%
Wholesale trade
2.2%
Agriculture & mining
1.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 42.1% |
| Service | 11.6% |
| Sales & office | 24.2% |
| Natural resources & construction | 9.1% |
| Production & transportation | 12.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 81.2% |
| Government | 12.2% |
| Self-employed | 6.3% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.3% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 69.5% |
| Carpool | 7.3% |
| Public transit | 3.2% |
| Walk | 0.7% |
| Work from home | 16.7% |
| Other means | 2.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 26.8 |
Poverty
All people
8.7%
Under 18 years
10.1%
18 and over
8.4%
Married-couple families
3.7%
Female-led households
0.5%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 26.9% |
| Retirement income | 19.8% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.1% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.9% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 11.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 23.4% |
| High blood pressure | 26.6% |
| High cholesterol | 29.1% |
| Diabetes | 9.6% |
| Heart disease | 5.6% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Asthma | 10.2% |
| Arthritis | 21.5% |
| Kidney disease | 2.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.1% |
| Cancer | 6.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 17.6% |
| Binge drinking | 19.2% |
| No physical activity | 21.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 28.5% |
| Depression | 20.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 15.3% |
| Poor mental health | 14.9% |
| Poor physical health | 10.5% |
| No health insurance | 22.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 63.6% |
| Visited dentist | 57.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.2% |
| Teeth loss | 15.5% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 674 | 5.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.0% |
| Under 18 | 6.4% |
| 18–64 years | 7.9% |
| 65 and over | 33.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 58.0% |
| Public insurance | 40.1% |
| No insurance | 10.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 7.3% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 15,479 | 95.6% |
| Spanish | 1,336 | 8.6% |
| Other Indo-European | 803 | 5.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 147 | 0.9% |
| Other languages | 376 | 2.4% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 14,212 | 87.8% |
| Born in same state | 14,070 | 86.9% |
| Born in different state | 8,542 | 52.8% |
| Foreign born | 142 | 0.9% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,971 | 12.2% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,065 | 54.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 1,267 | 7.8% |
| Italian | 1,258 | 7.8% |
| Arab | 469 | 2.9% |
| Polish | 206 | 1.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 170 | 1.1% |
| English | 110 | 0.7% |
| Dutch | 55 | 0.3% |
| Irish | 41 | 0.3% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 38.3% |
| Internet access | 95.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 80236
What city is ZIP code 80236 in?
ZIP code 80236 is primarily assigned to Denver, Colorado.
What county is ZIP code 80236 in?
ZIP code 80236 falls within Denver County, Colorado.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 80236?
The median home value in ZIP code 80236 is $460,100.
What is the population of ZIP code 80236?
ZIP code 80236 has an estimated population of 16,183 residents, with a density of 5,038 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 80236?
The median household income in ZIP code 80236 is $82,633, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 80236 in?
ZIP code 80236 observes the MST timezone.