80205 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 80205, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

80205 is a zip code in Denver County, Colorado, which covers Denver, with a total population of 33,805 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 80205 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 80205.

The estimated population of people living in 80205 is 33,805, with a median age of 32.8.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 80205 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
33,805
 -3.09% +2.79%
2020
34,884
 -0.48% -
2019
35,054
+1.96%
-
2018
34,381
+4.55%
-
2017
32,886
 - -

Population of 80205 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 80205 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
51.9%
49.7%
 +4.43%
Black/African American
14.3%
17.5%
 -18.29%
Native
0.5%
0.5%
 0.00%
Hispanic
26.7%
26.6%
 +0.38%
Asian
1.9%
1%
 +90.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
4.3%
4.6%
 -6.52%
Other
0.4%
0.2%
 +100.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 80205 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 80205 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 80205 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 80205 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 32.8 +0.61% 32.2 +0.63% 33.5 +0.6%
2020 32.6 +0.31% 32 -0.62% 33.3 +0.91%
2019 32.5 +0.93% 32.2 +0.31% 33 +1.85%
2018 32.2 -1.53% 32.1 -2.43% 32.4 +0.31%
2017 32.7 - 32.9 - 32.3 -

The median age of the 80205 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 80205 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 1,626 +21.33% 1,665 +17.44% 1,952 1,931
10 to 19 1,400 -0.099999999999999% 1,290 -18.61% 1,381 1,035
20 to 29 3,790 +7.73% 3,699 -13.45% 4,080 3,206
30 to 39 4,201 +20.2% 3,899 +9.83% 5,109 4,294
40 to 49 2,451 -1.61% 1,764 +27.58% 2,373 2,272
50 to 59 1,774 -32.24% 1,248 +13.59% 1,190 1,409
60 to 69 1,195 -10.79% 1,390 -27.45% 1,060 1,045
70+ 524 +3.42% 970 -3.19% 532 936

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 80205 zip code is $79,436.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 80205.

  • Under 25
    $31,120.00
  • 25 to 44
    $102,031.00
  • 45 to 64
    $67,679.00
  • 65 and over
    $30,348.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 80205 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 80205, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 80205 is currently $100,245.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

11.07% of households in 80205 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 80205 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    22.46%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    13.53%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    12.64%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    9.57%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    17.26%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    13.48%
  • $200,000 or more
    11.07%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 80205 is $48,896.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 80205 by the total population of 80205.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 80205 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 80205 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    20.04%
  • Bachelor's degree
    55.81%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    5.99%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    16.65%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.50%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 80205 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 80205 zip over the age of 16 is 28,382.

Of those people, a total of 77.60% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 80205 is 73.20%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 80205 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 876 31.40% 13.10%
20 to 24 years 2,000 76.90% 0.50%
25 to 29 years 5,286 91.10% 5.30%
30 to 34 years 5,607 93.40% 5.80%
35 to 44 years 6,211 87.20% 3.70%
45 to 54 years 3,897 78.10% 11.10%
55 to 59 years 932 63.60% 8.30%
60 to 64 years 1,323 54.10% 3.20%
65 to 74 years 1,383 27.50% 0.00%
75 years and over 867 1.50% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 80205. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 18,209 83.50% 3.30%
Black or African American 4,015 55.90% 12.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 312 72.80% 38.30%
Asian 633 87.20% 1.30%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 13 84.60% 0.00%
Other 3,072 69.20% 9.30%
Two or more races 2,128 77.80% 9.50%
Hispanic or Latino 6,687 69.40% 8.30%
Not Hispanic or Latino 15,804 86.10% 3.30%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 80205 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 80205 is 20,763, with median earnings of $58,129.00.

Women in 80205 are earning approximately 75.50% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 20,763 $58,129.00
Male 11,270 $66,762.00
Female 9,493 $50,382.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 80205 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 3,761 $78,634.00
Business and Financial 2,297 $80,848.00
Computer and Mathematical 1,358 $93,695.00
Architecture and Engineering 549 $93,583.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 285 $55,795.00
Community and Social Service 459 $51,203.00
Legal 492 $87,404.00
Educational and Library 1,349 $51,936.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 955 $55,344.00
Healthcare Practitioners 910 $78,333.00
Healthcare Support 261 $33,107.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 337 $49,741.00
Law Enforcement 91 $68,325.00
Food Preparation and Serving 1,338 $29,038.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 820 $28,936.00
Personal Care and Service 457 $19,141.00
Sales 1,698 $63,915.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,171 $49,341.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 21 $39,583.00
Construction and Extraction 553 $38,319.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 188 $45,170.00
Production 261 $27,689.00
Transportation and Material Moving 428 $54,444.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 80205 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 80205.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 2,363 $86,578.00 1,398 $60,540.00
Business and Financial 1,055 $83,842.00 1,242 $76,129.00
Computer and Mathematical 1,073 $94,476.00 285 $80,046.00
Architecture and Engineering 435 $94,750.00 114 $83,654.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 176 $50,300.00 109 $68,583.00
Community and Social Service 75 $25,729.00 384 $51,719.00
Legal 288 $101,944.00 204 $85,833.00
Educational and Library 502 $65,561.00 847 $47,757.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 482 $59,625.00 473 $52,578.00
Healthcare Practitioners 142 $100,500.00 768 $77,012.00
Healthcare Support 83 $26,513.00 178 $34,714.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 227 $50,146.00 110 $0.00
Law Enforcement 38 $58,500.00 53 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 730 $37,992.00 608 $20,900.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 302 $31,037.00 518 $28,032.00
Personal Care and Service 95 $17,188.00 362 $19,162.00
Sales 1,103 $70,726.00 595 $33,760.00
Office and Administrative Support 567 $56,544.00 604 $48,864.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 21 $39,583.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 522 $38,278.00 31 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 180 $44,936.00 8 $0.00
Production 158 $26,250.00 103 $28,674.00
Transportation and Material Moving 295 $54,954.00 133 $51,641.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 15,924 households in 80205, with an average household size of 2.06 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 6,150 families living in the 80205 zip code with an average family size of 2.87 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 80205:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 3,527 453 2,170 9,774
Average Household Size 2.94 2.7 3.07 1.48
Total Families 3,527 453 2,170 0
Average Household Size 2.88 2.44 2.93 0

Poverty

Of the 6,150 families living in 80205, 15.00% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 80205:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 17,237 housing units in 80205.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 15,924 92.38%
Vacant 1,313 7.62%

55.25% of the total 17,237 housing units in 80205 are rental units. This is approximately 9,524 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 6,230 are occupied by the owner - or 36.14% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 80205 is $1,531.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 80205 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    170
  • Less than $500
    1,411
  • $500 to $999
    1,010
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    2,208
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    2,148
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    1,588
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    919
  • $3,000 or more
    240

Property Value

The median value of a property in 80205 is $516,900.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 80205 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    59
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    13
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    59
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    68
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    421
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    2,328
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    3,091
  • $1,000,000 or more
    191

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 80205. The chart below shows the number of properties in 80205 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    6,395
  • 1940 to 1949
    703
  • 1950 to 1959
    1,415
  • 1960 to 1969
    1,100
  • 1970 to 1979
    416
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,044
  • 1990 to 1999
    468
  • 2000 to 2009
    2,317
  • 2010 to 2013
    3,360
  • 2014 or later
    19

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 80205 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    2,761
  • 1 vehicle available
    6,365
  • 2 vehicles available
    5,394
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,404

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 80205 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 80205 that commute to work in a particular way.

24.9 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 80205.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    199
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,411
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    2,766
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    2,408
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    2,384
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    1,188
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    2,086
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    768
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    456
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    937
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    642
  • 90 or more minutes
    247

Summary

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