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Population and households in ZIP 80012
Household size in ZIP 80012
| Period | ZIP 80012 | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.54 | 2.58 | 2.57 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.75 | 2.66 | 2.63 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.85 | 2.68 | 2.64 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.74 | 2.57 | 2.54 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.20 | −0.01 | −0.04 | −0.03 |
The typical household in ZIP 80012 holds 2.74 people, slightly more than the U.S. average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.54, even as the national average fell. Households are largest in the north and smallest in the east.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in ZIP 80012
| Period | ZIP 80012 | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.8 | 36.7 | 36.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 34.3 | 37.3 | 37.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 34.6 | 38.0 | 38.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 34.6 | 38.5 | 39.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.2 | +1.8 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
ZIP 80012 is young: half of its residents are under 34.6, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young families with children. The youngest areas are in the northwest, the oldest in the south.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in ZIP 80012
| Period | ZIP 80012 | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.2% | 10.8% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 16.7% | 11.0% | 10.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 16.9% | 9.8% | 9.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 14.8% | 9.6% | 9.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.4 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in ZIP 80012: 14.8% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 2.4 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only 17 of the 220 Colorado ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a higher share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in ZIP 80012
Renters in ZIP 80012
| Period | ZIP 80012 | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 47.3% | 33.5% | 32.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 53.3% | 36.4% | 35.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 53.8% | 36.1% | 34.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 49.3% | 35.9% | 33.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.0 pts | +2.4 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is far more common in ZIP 80012 than nationally: 49.3% of households rent their homes, against 34.8%. More than a quarter of owners (27.2%) have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the east; owners are most common in the south. The renter share has risen 2.0 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in ZIP 80012
| Period | ZIP 80012 | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.2% | 8.5% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.3% | 6.6% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.5% | 5.5% | 8.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.2% | 6.0% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.9 pts | −2.5 pts | −3.0 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 5.2% of homes in ZIP 80012 are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. The picture is much the same across the Denver area. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 4.9 points, in line with the national trend.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in ZIP 80012
| Period | ZIP 80012 | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1976 | 1980 | 1981 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1978 | 1981 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1979 | 1982 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1980 | 1987 | 1988 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +8 | +7 | +6 |
The typical home in ZIP 80012 was built around 1980, the same vintage as the country's housing overall. Homes here are older than in the Denver area as a whole, where the median home dates to 1987. The median year built has moved up from 1976 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the west, while the north has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in ZIP 80012
| Period | ZIP 80012 | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $863 | $1,128 | $1,051 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,034 | $1,245 | $1,165 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,416 | $1,606 | $1,450 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,915 | $2,181 | $1,963 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,052 | +$1,053 | +$912 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 80012 costs $1,915 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Locally, though, rents here are lower than in the Denver area overall ($2,181). Rents are up $1,052 a month from 2006–10, a 122% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 36.4% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in ZIP 80012
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 80012
| Period | ZIP 80012 | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.5% | 38.1% | 36.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 23.0% | 40.0% | 37.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 24.1% | 43.5% | 40.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 28.1% | 49.1% | 45.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.6 pts | +11.0 pts | +9.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are less common in ZIP 80012 than nationally: 28.1% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 8.6 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the southwest and least in the northeast.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in ZIP 80012
| Period | ZIP 80012 | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 81.3% | 88.8% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 85.5% | 89.8% | 90.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 82.9% | 91.1% | 91.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 83.9% | 92.1% | 92.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.6 pts | +3.3 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in six adults in ZIP 80012 never finished high school, well above the national share: only 83.9% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma is up 2.6 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Only 14 of the 220 Colorado ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a lower share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in ZIP 80012
| Period | ZIP 80012 | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.0% | 6.8% | 6.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 11.8% | 7.5% | 7.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.5% | 3.7% | 4.4% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.9% | 4.4% | 4.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.1 pts | −2.4 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment runs high in ZIP 80012: 6.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment is down 1.1 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
ZIP 80012 compared with nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP code | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 80012 | 2.74 | 34.6 | 14.8% | 49.3% | 5.2% | 1980 | $1,915 | 28.1% | 83.9% | 6.9% |
| ZIP 80247 | 2.08 | 39.6 | 12.4% | 59.9% | 8.6% | 1987 | $1,756 | 41.4% | 92.7% | 5.2% |
| ZIP 80014 | 2.21 | 43.3 | 7.2% | 40.2% | 6.8% | 1986 | $2,051 | 43.3% | 92.1% | 6.1% |
| ZIP 80017 | 2.89 | 34.2 | 16.0% | 39.5% | 7.1% | 1985 | $1,948 | 23.5% | 84.9% | 6.2% |
| ZIP 80011 | 2.95 | 31.9 | 16.6% | 46.8% | 4.3% | 1981 | $1,795 | 19.5% | 73.6% | 7.1% |
| ZIP 80010 | 2.93 | 32.3 | 19.9% | 60.2% | 8.1% | 1965 | $1,626 | 21.3% | 70.7% | 8.2% |
| ZIP 80230 | 1.93 | 43.4 | 9.9% | 50.9% | 4.9% | 2002 | $2,305 | 70.2% | 99.2% | 5.8% |
| ZIP 80231 | 2.26 | 34.8 | 12.0% | 59.6% | 10.6% | 1984 | $1,875 | 50.2% | 91.9% | 4.9% |
| ZIP 80045 | 1.52 | 31.5 | 1.0% | 99.2% | 11.3% | 2013 | $2,042 | 58.8% | 98.6% | 5.6% |
| ZIP 80224 | 2.28 | 39.6 | 9.3% | 42.7% | 9.7% | 1969 | $1,898 | 58.4% | 95.3% | 6.4% |
| ZIP 80013 | 2.94 | 37.5 | 15.9% | 24.1% | 5.4% | 1988 | $2,475 | 33.7% | 89.9% | 5.2% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up ZIP 80012. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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