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Denver County, CO
1 city or town and 28 ZIP codes in Denver County, Colorado.
Population
718,877
Land area
153sq mi
People per sq mi
4,696
ZIP codes
28
Cities and towns in Denver County
Denver County at a glance
- Denver County is about 83 times as dense as Colorado as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 2nd among 64 counties in Colorado.
- 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 County, CO
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals7
- Emergency Rooms6
- Nursing Homes24
- Schools241
- Colleges16
- Libraries28
- Banks160
- Post Offices22
- Parks365
- Grocery Stores204
- Restaurants3,209
- Affordable Housing99
- Home Health Agencies30
- Hospice Care8
- Dialysis Centers10
- Rehab & Long-Term Care Hospitals5
- Community Health Centers68
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment51
- National Cemeteries1
- Private Schools41
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools5
- Superfund Sites2
- Toxic Release Facilities21
- Historic Places244
Housing and community stats
Denver County, CO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$94,718
Poverty rate
11.2%
Median home value
$616,000
Prices -0.4% in a year
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, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Sep 2026, +0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$106,632
560,990 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$119,263
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$6.8B
FY 2026, $9,464 per person
PPP loans
$2.9B
27,510 loans, 289,064 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$16.2M
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Denver County, 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 County, CO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
712
Most often 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 County, 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
10.3%
U.S. 12.8% -2.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.5%
U.S. 11.1% +1.4 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Denver County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Denver County, CO?
- Denver is the largest city or town in Denver County, with about 718,877 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Denver County?
- Denver County includes 28 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 80123, 80202, 80203, 80204, 80205.
- What is the population of Denver County, CO?
- About 718,877 people live in Denver County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Denver County?
- Denver County borders Arapahoe County, Jefferson County, Adams County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023