80226 ZIP Code
Denver, Colorado
December 20, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 80226 |
| City/Town: | Denver |
| County: | Jefferson |
| State: | Colorado |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 32,063 |
| Median Household Income: | $75,967 |
| Per Capita Income: | $43,121 |
| Total Housing Units: | 14,388 |
| Median Home Value: | $478,000 |
| Land Area: | 8.1 sq miles
21.0 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.1 sq miles
0.3 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 39.7101, -105.0921 |
Population Information (80226 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 32,063 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 15,868 | 49.5% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 16,195 | 50.5% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 36.3 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,032 | 6.3% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,406 | 4.4% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,451 | 4.5% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,034 | 6.3% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,433 | 7.6% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 5,863 | 18.3% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 4,536 | 14.1% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,279 | 10.2% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,788 | 5.6% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,725 | 5.4% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,803 | 8.7% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,746 | 5.4% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 967 | 3.0% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (80226 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $478,000 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.1 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,625 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 14,388 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 13,472 | 93.6% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 916 | 6.4% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 7,095 | 52.7% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 6,377 | 47.3% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (80226 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 22,707 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 670 | 3.0% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,664 | 7.3% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 5,375 | 23.7% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 5,030 | 22.2% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,458 | 6.4% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 5,413 | 23.8% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 3,097 | 13.6% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 89.7% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 37.5% | 34.3% |
Income Information (80226 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $75,967 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $92,287 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $97,757 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $43,121 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (80226 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 17,709 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 17,133 | 96.7% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 576 | 3.3% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 9,199 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 13,910 | 81.2% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,306 | 13.5% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 885 | 5.2% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 32 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (80226 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 24,014 | 74.9% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 829 | 2.6% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 227 | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,238 | 3.9% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 54 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,454 | 4.5% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 4,247 | 13.2% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 4,826 | 15.1% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 10,048 | 31.3% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 7,919 | 24.7% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 260 | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 88 | 0.3% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,781 | 5.6% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (80226 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 617 | 4.6% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 298 | 2.2% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,074 | 8.0% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,104 | 8.2% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,518 | 11.3% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,048 | 15.2% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,731 | 12.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,932 | 21.8% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,148 | 8.5% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,002 | 7.4% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (80226 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 11,920 | 69.6% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,255 | 7.3% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 531 | 3.1% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 275 | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 327 | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 2,592 | 15.1% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 25.6 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (80226 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 234 | 1.4% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,699 | 9.9% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,099 | 6.4% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 148 | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,602 | 9.4% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 579 | 3.4% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 299 | 1.7% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,330 | 7.8% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 3,257 | 19.0% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,642 | 21.3% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,491 | 8.7% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 914 | 5.3% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 839 | 4.9% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (80226 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 9.9% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (80226 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 28,424 | 88.7% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 20,076 | 62.6% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 11,748 | 36.6% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 3,413 | 10.6% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (80226 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 10,461 | 77.6% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,126 | 30.6% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,045 | 22.6% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 477 | 3.5% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 187 | 1.4% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 875 | 6.5% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (80226 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 6,591 | 45.8% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,658 | 11.5% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 504 | 3.5% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 309 | 2.1% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 920 | 6.4% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 1,172 | 8.1% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 2,945 | 20.5% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 281 | 2.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 8 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (80226 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 31 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,122 | 7.8% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,207 | 8.4% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,083 | 7.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,541 | 10.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,559 | 17.8% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 3,061 | 21.3% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 3,140 | 21.8% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 387 | 2.7% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 257 | 1.8% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (80226 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 437 | 3.0% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 2,148 | 14.9% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 4,528 | 31.5% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,940 | 27.4% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,481 | 17.2% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 854 | 5.9% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (80226 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 9,715 | 72.1% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 145 | 1.1% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 3,118 | 23.1% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 64 | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 312 | 2.3% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 118 | 0.9% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (80226 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 853 | 6.3% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,653 | 34.5% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,862 | 36.1% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 3,104 | 23.0% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (80226 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 127 | 1.8% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 93 | 1.3% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 61 | 0.9% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 54 | 0.8% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 358 | 5.0% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 3,374 | 47.6% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 2,891 | 40.7% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 137 | 1.9% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (80226 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,999 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $566 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,625 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.43 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.19 | 2.38 |
Households (80226 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 13,472 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 5,209 | 38.7% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,875 | 13.9% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,771 | 20.6% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 4,405 | 32.7% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,412 | 25.3% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,118 | 30.6% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.32 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.07 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (80226 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 13,314 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 5,644 | 42.4% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 5,621 | 42.2% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 210 | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,767 | 13.3% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 4,675 | 35.1% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (80226 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 7,100 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 476 | 6.7% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 152 | 2.1% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,315 | 32.6% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,326 | 18.7% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,831 | 39.9% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (80226 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 26,128 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,662 | 6.4% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 31,837 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,602 | 11.3% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 35 | 1.0% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,906 | 52.9% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,661 | 46.1% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (80226 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 25,611 | 79.9% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 6,072 | 18.9% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,106 | 34.7% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 3,786 | 62.4% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,019 | 16.8% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 180 | 3.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (80226 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 28,483 | 88.8% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 403 | 1.3% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 3,580 | 888.3% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 3,580 | 888.3% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 3,580 | 888.3% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 313 | 77.7% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 62 | 15.4% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 17 | 4.2% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 2,185 | 542.2% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 75 | 18.6% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (80226 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 30,031 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 24,152 | 80.4% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 5,879 | 19.6% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 4,596 | 15.3% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 428 | 1.4% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 778 | 2.6% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 77 | 0.3% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (80226 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 13,472 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 12,818 | 95.1% | 89.4% |
Denver, CO80226