80247 ZIP Code — Denver, CO
Arapahoe County, Colorado
ZIP code 80247 is located in Denver, Colorado, within Arapahoe County. It covers approximately 2.91 square miles and serves a population of 28,580 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 720.
About ZIP code 80247
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 $280,200. Renters make up the majority at 62%, typical of denser urban areas.
Median household income is $57,916.
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 42% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
28,580
population
2.91
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Mountain (MT)
timezone
80247 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 80247
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 80247. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Denver | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
80231 Denver (1.2 mi)
80231 Denver (1.2 mi)
80224 Denver (1.6 mi)
80224 Denver (1.6 mi)
80230 Denver (1.9 mi)
80230 Denver (1.9 mi)
80246 Denver (2.6 mi)
80246 Denver (2.6 mi)
80012 Aurora (2.6 mi)
80012 Aurora (2.6 mi)
80012 Aurora (2.6 mi)
80012 Aurora (2.6 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 28,580 |
| Population density | 9,821 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 08 |
| County FIPS | 005 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 2.91 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 39.6930 |
| Longitude | -104.8848 |
| Timezone | Mountain (MT) |
| Area code | 720 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 49.2% | 30.7% | 32.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.2% | 32.3% | 31.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 15.9% | 27.1% | 26.9% |
| Over $200k | 2.7% | 9.9% | 9.6% |
Demographics & statistics
28,580
Population
9,821
People per sq mi
35.6
Median age
$57,916
Median household income
$38,538
Per capita income
$280,200
Median home value
$1,650
Median monthly rent
37.8%
Home ownership
13.1%
Poverty rate
5.9%
Unemployment
6,678
Housing units
42.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
734
Under 5
841
596
5–9
684
578
10–14
663
404
15–19
463
967
20–24
1,110
3,231
25–34
3,706
1,823
35–44
2,090
1,175
45–54
1,347
843
55–59
967
615
60–64
705
1,206
65–74
1,383
721
75–84
826
420
85+
482
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4,578 | 16.0% |
| 18 and over | 24,002 | 84.0% |
| 65 and over | 5,038 | 17.6% |
| Median age | 35.6 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
48.7%
Black or African American
22.3%
Hispanic or Latino
9.6%
Two or more races
8.1%
Other race
6.6%
Asian
4.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.4%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15,397 | 48.7% |
| Black or African American | 7,042 | 22.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3,028 | 9.6% |
| Two or more races | 2,561 | 8.1% |
| Other race | 2,091 | 6.6% |
| Asian | 1,351 | 4.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 138 | 0.4% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 49.2% | 30.7% | 32.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.2% | 32.3% | 31.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 15.9% | 27.1% | 26.9% |
| Over $200k | 2.7% | 9.9% | 9.6% |
Under $10k
7.5%
$10k–$15k
5.7%
$15k–$25k
7.5%
$25k–$35k
7.6%
$35k–$50k
13.6%
$50k–$75k
19.9%
$75k–$100k
15.4%
$100k–$150k
13.3%
$150k–$200k
6.2%
$200k+
3.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 7.5% |
| $10k–$15k | 5.7% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.6% |
| $35k–$50k | 13.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 19.9% |
| $75k–$100k | 15.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 13.3% |
| $150k–$200k | 6.2% |
| $200k+ | 3.3% |
| Median income | $57,916 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.3%
$50k–$100k
1.1%
$100k–$150k
6.1%
$150k–$200k
11.3%
$200k–$300k
36.0%
$300k–$500k
27.9%
$500k–$1M
14.0%
$1M+
1.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $280,200 |
| Median rent / month | $1,650 |
| Owner occupied | 37.8% |
| Renter occupied | 62.2% |
| Vacant | 7.1% |
| Single-family detached | 8.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 41.3% |
| Mobile homes | 0.3% |
| Median rooms | 3.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 1.70 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.7% |
| 2010–2019 | 5.3% |
| 2000–2009 | 11.2% |
| 1990–1999 | 22.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 17.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 24.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 12.8% |
| 1950–1959 | 4.2% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.5% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 4.8% |
| 1 bedroom | 27.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 53.3% |
| 3 bedrooms | 9.5% |
| 4 bedrooms | 3.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.8% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 11.2% |
| 1 vehicle | 52.7% |
| 2 vehicles | 30.5% |
| 3 or more | 5.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 39.6% |
| Electricity | 54.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.4% |
| Fuel oil | 0.4% |
| Wood | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 1.6% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,334 | 22.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,631 | 11.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 3,715 | 25.2% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 6,038 | 41.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,736 | 18.6% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4,155 | 28.2% |
| Average household size | 1.94 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 48.5% | 42.0% |
| Married | 35.0% | 28.3% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 1.8% | 7.7% |
| Divorced | 13.3% | 19.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.0%
Some HS, no diploma
3.6%
HS graduate
19.3%
Some college, no degree
21.6%
Associate's degree
10.4%
Bachelor's degree
27.7%
Graduate / professional
14.4%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 93.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 42.1% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 350 | 6.9% |
| Kindergarten | 142 | 2.8% |
| Elementary school | 1,911 | 37.5% |
| High school | 816 | 16.0% |
| College / grad school | 1,881 | 36.9% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
24.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
12.2%
Professional & management
11.8%
Transportation & utilities
9.1%
Retail trade
7.7%
Finance & real estate
7.6%
Construction
6.7%
Manufacturing
6.1%
Other services
5.5%
Information
3.3%
Public administration
3.0%
Wholesale trade
2.8%
Agriculture & mining
0.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 40.7% |
| Service | 19.6% |
| Sales & office | 21.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 7.6% |
| Production & transportation | 11.1% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 83.8% |
| Government | 10.4% |
| Self-employed | 5.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 74.9% |
| Carpool | 4.1% |
| Public transit | 3.9% |
| Walk | 1.1% |
| Work from home | 14.4% |
| Other means | 1.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 26.7 |
Poverty
All people
13.1%
Under 18 years
15.3%
18 and over
12.7%
Married-couple families
9.3%
Female-led households
18.9%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 26.9% |
| Retirement income | 18.8% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.9% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.6% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 11.8% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 23.9% |
| High blood pressure | 27.9% |
| High cholesterol | 27.4% |
| Diabetes | 8.3% |
| Heart disease | 5.1% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Asthma | 10.5% |
| Arthritis | 21.6% |
| Kidney disease | 2.8% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.3% |
| Cancer | 6.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 14.3% |
| Binge drinking | 18.2% |
| No physical activity | 18.4% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 29.0% |
| Depression | 19.5% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.6% |
| Poor mental health | 14.1% |
| Poor physical health | 8.8% |
| No health insurance | 15.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 68.5% |
| Visited dentist | 62.8% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.3% |
| Teeth loss | 12.5% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,519 | 6.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 14.9% |
| Under 18 | 8.1% |
| 18–64 years | 9.6% |
| 65 and over | 40.8% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 60.1% |
| Public insurance | 39.6% |
| No insurance | 13.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 9.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 27,005 | 94.5% |
| Spanish | 3,565 | 13.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 1,365 | 5.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 629 | 2.3% |
| Other languages | 529 | 2.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 22,071 | 77.2% |
| Born in same state | 21,476 | 75.1% |
| Born in different state | 9,246 | 32.4% |
| Foreign born | 595 | 2.1% |
| Naturalized citizen | 6,509 | 22.8% |
| Not a US citizen | 3,441 | 52.9% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 2,428 | 8.5% |
| Italian | 2,278 | 8% |
| Polish | 356 | 1.2% |
| Arab | 339 | 1.2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 268 | 0.9% |
| Dutch | 174 | 0.6% |
| German | 116 | 0.4% |
| Irish | 38 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 51.5% |
| Internet access | 95.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 80247
What city is ZIP code 80247 in?
ZIP code 80247 is primarily assigned to Denver, Colorado.
What county is ZIP code 80247 in?
ZIP code 80247 falls within Denver County, Colorado.
Is ZIP code 80247 mostly rentals?
62% of occupied units in ZIP code 80247 are renter-occupied.
What is the population of ZIP code 80247?
ZIP code 80247 has an estimated population of 28,580 residents, with a density of 9,811 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 80247?
The median household income in ZIP code 80247 is $57,916, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 80247?
The median home value in ZIP code 80247 is $280,200.
What timezone is ZIP code 80247 in?
ZIP code 80247 observes the MST timezone.