Denver, CO cityscape

80231

Denver, CO

Total Population
34,484
Median Household Income
$75,282
Median Home Value
$448,900
Median Rent
$1,619

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$75,282
100.1% above state median
Home Value
$448,900
100.7% above state median
Rent
$1,619
100% above state median
Median Age
34.8 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Denver, CO

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

High education levels with 52.1% holding bachelor's degrees or higher, well above national average of 33%.

Young population with median age of 34.8 years, attracting young professionals and families.

Strong job market with unemployment rate of 3.0%, below national average.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$75,282
+0.2% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.1%
State: $-63,380,230
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.16 people

Total Households
15,917
Family Households
32.6%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Finance
30.9%
#2 Industry
Education
28.3%
#3 Industry
Construction
10.1%
Total Employed Residents:10,397

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
1.5%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
2.2%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
1.8%
295 workers
Public Transit
5.2%
864 workers
Total Commuting Workers:16,741
Commute Insights

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
97.0%
20,440 employed
Labor Force
21,102
635 unemployed
Median Age
34.8 years
Per Capita Income
$45,248
Poverty Rate
11.7%

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