80237 ZIP Code — Denver, CO
Denver County, Colorado
ZIP code 80237 is located in Denver, Colorado, within Denver County. It covers approximately 3.62 square miles and serves a population of 22,393 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 720/303.
About ZIP code 80237
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 $564,300. Renters make up the majority at 56%, typical of denser urban areas.
The gap between median ($84,863) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with professional and management as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is high — 62% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
22,393
population
3.62
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Mountain (MT)
timezone
80237 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 80237
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 80237. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Denver | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
80111 Englewood (2.1 mi)
80113 Englewood (2.6 mi)
80222 Denver (2.6 mi)
80231 Denver (2.8 mi)
80121 Littleton (3.1 mi)
80224 Denver (3.3 mi)
80014 Aurora (3.5 mi)
80014 Aurora (3.5 mi)
80247 Denver (3.9 mi)
80247 Denver (3.9 mi)
80210 Denver (4 mi)
80208 Denver (4.2 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 22,393 |
| Population density | 6,186 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 08 |
| County FIPS | 031 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 3.62 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi |
| Latitude | 39.6385 |
| Longitude | -104.9059 |
| 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 | 33.4% | 33.2% | 32.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 29.7% | 29.5% | 31.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 27.1% | 25.4% | 26.9% |
| Over $200k | 9.7% | 11.9% | 9.6% |
Demographics & statistics
22,393
Population
6,186
People per sq mi
36.6
Median age
$84,863
Median household income
$59,185
Per capita income
$564,300
Median home value
$1,806
Median monthly rent
44.0%
Home ownership
7.7%
Poverty rate
3.6%
Unemployment
5,986
Housing units
61.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
452
Under 5
459
549
5–9
558
423
10–14
429
341
15–19
346
782
20–24
793
2,762
25–34
2,805
1,618
35–44
1,642
1,491
45–54
1,514
416
55–59
423
493
60–64
500
873
65–74
887
691
75–84
702
220
85+
224
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3,295 | 14.7% |
| 18 and over | 19,098 | 85.3% |
| 65 and over | 3,597 | 16.1% |
| Median age | 36.6 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
69.5%
Hispanic or Latino
8.1%
Two or more races
7.8%
Black or African American
7.1%
Other race
3.9%
Asian
3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.4%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16,925 | 69.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,966 | 8.1% |
| Two or more races | 1,900 | 7.8% |
| Black or African American | 1,740 | 7.1% |
| Other race | 951 | 3.9% |
| Asian | 783 | 3.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 94 | 0.4% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 33.4% | 33.2% | 32.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 29.7% | 29.5% | 31.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 27.1% | 25.4% | 26.9% |
| Over $200k | 9.7% | 11.9% | 9.6% |
Under $10k
4.0%
$10k–$15k
1.3%
$15k–$25k
3.8%
$25k–$35k
6.5%
$35k–$50k
11.9%
$50k–$75k
14.3%
$75k–$100k
16.5%
$100k–$150k
18.3%
$150k–$200k
10.7%
$200k+
12.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.0% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.3% |
| $15k–$25k | 3.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.5% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.9% |
| $50k–$75k | 14.3% |
| $75k–$100k | 16.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 18.3% |
| $150k–$200k | 10.7% |
| $200k+ | 12.7% |
| Median income | $84,863 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
0.6%
$100k–$150k
0.9%
$150k–$200k
2.7%
$200k–$300k
9.7%
$300k–$500k
26.6%
$500k–$1M
54.9%
$1M+
4.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $564,300 |
| Median rent / month | $1,806 |
| Owner occupied | 44.0% |
| Renter occupied | 56.0% |
| Vacant | 7.6% |
| Single-family detached | 26.6% |
| Large apartment buildings | 39.6% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 4.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.17 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.7% |
| 2010–2019 | 16.7% |
| 2000–2009 | 11.1% |
| 1990–1999 | 12.2% |
| 1980–1989 | 10.4% |
| 1970–1979 | 26.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 18.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 3.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.3% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 5.4% |
| 1 bedroom | 25.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 35.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 12.7% |
| 4 bedrooms | 14.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 6.8% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 46.4% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.5% |
| 3 or more | 9.1% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 57.3% |
| Electricity | 39.1% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.7% |
| Fuel oil | 0.5% |
| Wood | 0.2% |
| Solar | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 4,040 | 35.2% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,126 | 9.8% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,939 | 25.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,358 | 29.3% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,120 | 18.5% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,769 | 24.2% |
| Average household size | 1.95 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 44.7% | 35.5% |
| Married | 41.2% | 43.3% |
| Separated | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 1.4% | 7.3% |
| Divorced | 11.7% | 13.1% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.3%
Some HS, no diploma
1.2%
HS graduate
13.8%
Some college, no degree
15.8%
Associate's degree
6.3%
Bachelor's degree
38.3%
Graduate / professional
23.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 97.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 61.5% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 308 | 8.1% |
| Kindergarten | 305 | 8.0% |
| Elementary school | 1,498 | 39.5% |
| High school | 600 | 15.8% |
| College / grad school | 1,081 | 28.5% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Professional & management
20.0%
Education & healthcare
19.4%
Finance & real estate
12.8%
Retail trade
10.1%
Information
6.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.9%
Other services
5.5%
Manufacturing
4.6%
Transportation & utilities
4.2%
Construction
4.1%
Public administration
3.9%
Wholesale trade
2.5%
Agriculture & mining
0.6%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 57.1% |
| Service | 10.1% |
| Sales & office | 20.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 4.2% |
| Production & transportation | 8.3% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 84.9% |
| Government | 10.8% |
| Self-employed | 4.2% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 64.6% |
| Carpool | 7.3% |
| Public transit | 4.4% |
| Walk | 2.8% |
| Work from home | 19.7% |
| Other means | 1.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 23.4 |
Poverty
All people
7.7%
Under 18 years
12.4%
18 and over
6.9%
Married-couple families
0.5%
Female-led households
16.1%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 22.7% |
| Retirement income | 17.8% |
| Supplemental Security | 1.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.5% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 3.7% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 18.6% |
| High blood pressure | 23.7% |
| High cholesterol | 27.7% |
| Diabetes | 6.7% |
| Heart disease | 4.4% |
| Stroke | 2.2% |
| Asthma | 9.5% |
| Arthritis | 19.9% |
| Kidney disease | 2.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.1% |
| Cancer | 6.9% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 11.2% |
| Binge drinking | 21.0% |
| No physical activity | 11.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 25.2% |
| Depression | 19.7% |
| Fair or poor health | 8.0% |
| Poor mental health | 12.4% |
| Poor physical health | 7.0% |
| No health insurance | 9.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 64.9% |
| Visited dentist | 72.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 91.0% |
| Teeth loss | 8.1% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,127 | 5.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.1% |
| Under 18 | 4.0% |
| 18–64 years | 6.7% |
| 65 and over | 36.8% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 73.8% |
| Public insurance | 29.4% |
| No insurance | 7.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 7.1% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 21,482 | 95.9% |
| Spanish | 910 | 4.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 361 | 1.7% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 114 | 0.5% |
| Other languages | 247 | 1.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 20,011 | 89.4% |
| Born in same state | 19,765 | 88.3% |
| Born in different state | 7,468 | 33.3% |
| Foreign born | 246 | 1.1% |
| Naturalized citizen | 2,382 | 10.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,064 | 44.7% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 2,857 | 12.8% |
| French | 2,809 | 12.5% |
| Arab | 868 | 3.9% |
| Polish | 580 | 2.6% |
| English | 242 | 1.1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 128 | 0.6% |
| German | 80 | 0.4% |
| Norwegian | 63 | 0.3% |
| Dutch | 45 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 51.2% |
| Internet access | 98.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 80237
What city is ZIP code 80237 in?
ZIP code 80237 is primarily assigned to Denver, Colorado.
What county is ZIP code 80237 in?
ZIP code 80237 falls within Denver County, Colorado.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 80237?
62% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
Is ZIP code 80237 mostly rentals?
56% of occupied units in ZIP code 80237 are renter-occupied.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 80237?
The median home value in ZIP code 80237 is $564,300.
What is the population of ZIP code 80237?
ZIP code 80237 has an estimated population of 22,393 residents, with a density of 6,179 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 80237 in?
ZIP code 80237 observes the MST timezone.