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Population and households in ZIP 80202
Household size in ZIP 80202
| Period | ZIP 80202 | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1.49 | 2.58 | 2.57 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 1.53 | 2.66 | 2.63 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 1.58 | 2.68 | 2.64 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 1.47 | 2.57 | 2.54 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.02 | −0.01 | −0.04 | −0.03 |
ZIP 80202 is a place of small households, averaging 1.47 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the north. Only one other Colorado ZIP code with 5,000+ people has smaller households.
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 80202
| Period | ZIP 80202 | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.3 | 36.7 | 36.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 34.2 | 37.3 | 37.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 34.2 | 38.0 | 38.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 37.8 | 38.5 | 39.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.5 | +1.8 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
ZIP 80202 is a little younger than the country as a whole: its median age is 37.8, against 40.1 nationally. Since 2006–10, the median age has crept up from 37.3, a smaller shift than nationally. The youngest areas are in the north, the oldest in the west.
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 80202
| Period | ZIP 80202 | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.1% | 10.8% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 3.5% | 11.0% | 10.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 3.7% | 9.8% | 9.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.0% | 9.6% | 9.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.1 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 1.0% of households in ZIP 80202, well below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged down 1.1 points, in line with the national trend. No other Colorado ZIP code with 5,000+ people has a lower 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 80202
Renters in ZIP 80202
| Period | ZIP 80202 | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 64.7% | 33.5% | 32.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 66.8% | 36.4% | 35.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 70.9% | 36.1% | 34.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 76.5% | 35.9% | 33.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +11.8 pts | +2.4 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in ZIP 80202: 76.5% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. About half of owners (49.2%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 11.8 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only five of the 220 Colorado ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a higher share of renters.
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 80202
| Period | ZIP 80202 | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.0% | 8.5% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.4% | 6.6% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 16.9% | 5.5% | 8.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.6% | 6.0% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.4 pts | −2.5 pts | −3.0 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in ZIP 80202: 15.6% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy has fallen 4.4 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 80202
| Period | ZIP 80202 | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1988 | 1980 | 1981 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1990 | 1981 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1993 | 1982 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2001 | 1987 | 1988 | 1980 |
| Change | +13 | +8 | +7 | +6 |
Much of the housing in ZIP 80202 is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 2001, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1988 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the northwest, while the center 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 80202
| Period | ZIP 80202 | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,208 | $1,128 | $1,051 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,427 | $1,245 | $1,165 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,674 | $1,606 | $1,450 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,307 | $2,181 | $1,963 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,098 | +$1,053 | +$912 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 80202 pays $2,307 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $1,098 a month since 2006–10, up 91%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 27.1% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the northwest and lowest in the south.
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 80202
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 80202
| Period | ZIP 80202 | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 65.7% | 38.1% | 36.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 71.6% | 40.0% | 37.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 73.5% | 43.5% | 40.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 75.1% | 49.1% | 45.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +9.4 pts | +11.0 pts | +9.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
ZIP 80202 is highly educated: about three-quarters of adults 25 and older (75.1%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 9.4 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Only five of the 220 Colorado ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a higher share of college graduates.
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 80202
| Period | ZIP 80202 | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 95.4% | 88.8% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 96.5% | 89.8% | 90.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.1% | 91.1% | 91.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.3% | 92.1% | 92.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.9 pts | +3.3 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in ZIP 80202: 97.3% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 1.9 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 80202
| Period | ZIP 80202 | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.1% | 6.8% | 6.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.5% | 7.5% | 7.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.5% | 3.7% | 4.4% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.1% | 4.4% | 4.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.0 pts | −2.4 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little easier to find in ZIP 80202 than nationally: unemployment was 4.1%, against 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 2.0 points, mirroring the country. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current 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 80202 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 80202 | 1.47 | 37.8 | 1.0% | 76.5% | 15.6% | 2001 | $2,307 | 75.1% | 97.3% | 4.1% |
| ZIP 80274 | 1.36 | 35.2 | 7.4% | 85.1% | 21.5% | 2006 | $2,184 | 75.8% | 100.0% | 1.2% |
| ZIP 80211 | 1.89 | 34.9 | 6.1% | 52.9% | 7.6% | 1972 | $2,031 | 74.5% | 93.3% | 3.7% |
| ZIP 80205 | 1.88 | 34.2 | 9.3% | 63.4% | 9.4% | 1973 | $1,892 | 63.7% | 94.5% | 5.8% |
| ZIP 80203 | 1.38 | 35.1 | 1.2% | 78.5% | 8.2% | 1973 | $1,706 | 68.0% | 96.6% | 4.0% |
| ZIP 80204 | 1.91 | 32.7 | 8.7% | 63.1% | 9.2% | 1990 | $2,086 | 50.7% | 88.6% | 4.1% |
| ZIP 80218 | 1.54 | 38.2 | 2.3% | 66.3% | 6.7% | 1955 | $1,779 | 73.3% | 98.0% | 5.1% |
| ZIP 80216 | 2.27 | 30.9 | 14.2% | 72.1% | 9.8% | 1991 | $1,846 | 38.3% | 77.3% | 6.1% |
| ZIP 80206 | 1.77 | 40.6 | 7.0% | 55.6% | 8.1% | 1967 | $2,015 | 74.9% | 97.4% | 3.0% |
| ZIP 80212 | 2.10 | 37.6 | 7.5% | 34.9% | 5.1% | 1967 | $1,888 | 60.2% | 93.9% | 4.7% |
| ZIP 80209 | 1.84 | 41.0 | 2.1% | 52.4% | 8.2% | 1971 | $2,248 | 82.3% | 98.9% | 3.7% |
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 80202. 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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