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Denver, CO
City in Denver County, Colorado. ZIP codes: 80123, 80202, 80203, 80204, 80205, 80206 and more.
Population
718,877
Land area
153.1sq mi
People per sq mi
4,696
ZIP codes
35
Denver and its ZIP codes
Denver at a glance
- Denver is about 83 times as dense as Colorado as a whole.
- No city in Colorado has more people.
- The median household income is $94,718, close to the Colorado median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $616,000 (14% above Colorado) and median rent is $1,831 a month.
Local data for Denver, CO
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals7
- Emergency Rooms6
- Nursing Homes24
- Schools241
- Colleges15
- Libraries28
- Banks160
- Post Offices22
- Parks360
- Grocery Stores207
- Restaurants3,396
- Affordable Housing99
- Home Health Agencies30
- Hospice Care8
- Dialysis Centers10
- Rehab & Long-Term Care Hospitals5
- Community Health Centers68
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment53
- National Cemeteries1
- Private Schools41
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools5
- Superfund Sites2
- Toxic Release Facilities21
- Historic Places244
Housing and community stats
Denver, CO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$94,718
Poverty rate
11.2%
Median home value
$616,000
Median rent
$1,831/mo
Homeownership
48.8%
Bachelor's or higher
56.5%
Median age
35.3
Average commute
24.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (148,938), German Americans (103,047), Irish Americans (81,438).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Denver County. PPP loans are for Denver.
Unemployment rate
4.7%
Aug 2026, +0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$106,632
560,990 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$119,263
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$6.77B
FY 2026, $9,464 per person
PPP loans
$2.94B
27,510 loans, 289,064 jobs reported
How people get to work
Denver, CO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone56.1%
- Carpooled6.3%
- Public transit3.8%
- Walked3.6%
- Bicycle1.5%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.3%
- Worked from home27.3%
Average one-way commute: 24.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Denver, CO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
712
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
765
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 21°F
15.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone244 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Denver, CO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
21.6%
U.S. 33.3% -11.7 pts
Diabetes
7.1%
U.S. 12.1% -5.0 pts
Smoking
10.2%
U.S. 12.8% -2.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.3%
U.S. 11.1% +2.2 pts
ZIP codes in Denver
35 in or overlapping Denver. Population shown
- 8021959,523
- 8023944,956
- 8012344,549
- 8024941,590
- 80221 Twin Lakes39,718
- 8021039,113
- 8021138,177
- 8022037,203
- 80231 Four Square Mile35,883
- 8020435,318
- 80227 Lakewood34,907
- 8020534,571
- 8023830,575
- 80247 Four Square Mile29,760
- 8020927,564
- 8020624,383
- 80222 Holly Hills23,838
- 8023723,384
- 8020322,441
- 8020721,542
- 8021220,746
- 8022419,352
- 8022319,246
- 8021819,149
- 8020218,589
- 8021617,330
- 8023616,863
- 80246 Glendale13,097
- 8023010,449
- 80235 Lakewood8,373
- 80290474
- 80264
- 80266
- 80293
- 80294
Cities near Denver
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| North WashingtonCensus-designated place | 3.4 mi | 5.2 |
| GlendaleCity | 4.3 mi | 0.6 |
| Twin LakesCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 1.6 |
| BerkleyCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 3.6 |
| WelbyCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 3.7 |
| DerbyCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 1.7 |
| Mountain ViewTown | 5.5 mi | 0.1 |
| LakesideTown | 5.6 mi | 0.2 |
| SherrelwoodCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 2.5 |
| EdgewaterCity | 5.9 mi | 0.7 |
| Four Square MileCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 2.7 |
| Holly HillsCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 0.6 |
| Federal HeightsCity | 7.7 mi | 1.8 |
| Shaw HeightsCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 0.7 |
| EnglewoodCity | 8.3 mi | 6.6 |
| Wheat RidgeCity | 8.4 mi | 9.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Denver, CO in?
- Denver is in Denver County, Colorado.
- What ZIP codes are in Denver, CO?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Denver include 80123, 80202, 80203, 80204, 80205, 80206, 80207, 80209, 80210, 80211, 80212, 80216 and others.
- What is the population of Denver, CO?
- About 718,877 people live in Denver, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Denver?
- Nearby places include North Washington (3.4 mi), Glendale (4.3 mi), Twin Lakes (4.7 mi), Berkley (4.8 mi), Welby (5.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023