80209 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 80209, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

80209 is a zip code in Denver County, Colorado, which covers Denver, with a total population of 24,073 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 80209 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 80209.

The estimated population of people living in 80209 is 24,073, with a median age of 37.5.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 80209 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
24,073
 -3.83% -5.82%
2020
25,032
 -1.32% -
2019
25,367
+0.38%
-
2018
25,271
 -1.13% -
2017
25,560
 - -

Population of 80209 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 80209 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
85.3%
86.8%
 -1.73%
Black/African American
1.1%
1%
 +10.00%
Native
0.1%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
7%
8.1%
 -13.58%
Asian
2.3%
2.3%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
3.8%
1.6%
 +137.50%
Other
0.3%
0.2%
 +50.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 80209 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 80209 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 80209 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 80209 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 37.5 0% 37 0% 38 +0.26%
2020 37.5 +0.54% 37 -0.27% 37.9 +1.34%
2019 37.3 -1.06% 37.1 -1.59% 37.4 -0.8%
2018 37.7 -1.57% 37.7 -3.83% 37.7 +1.07%
2017 38.3 - 39.2 - 37.3 -

The median age of the 80209 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 80209 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 9 977 -19.32% 1,112 -6.06% 776 1,042
10 to 19 463 +2.29% 498 3.72% 470 496
20 to 29 2,402 +5.41% 2,662 -9.5% 2,525 2,400
30 to 39 2,919 -8.25% 2,520 +7.8% 2,674 2,708
40 to 49 2,199 -31.09% 1,584 -9.41% 1,583 1,429
50 to 59 1,524 -13.66% 1,380 -21.74% 1,324 1,100
60 to 69 1,393 -24.54% 1,470 -30.71% 1,071 1,064
70+ 1,053 +30.99% 1,404 +39.44% 1,403 2,008

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 80209 zip code is $97,256.00.

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 80209.

  • Under 25
    $46,172.00
  • 25 to 44
    $105,700.00
  • 45 to 64
    $138,500.00
  • 65 and over
    $65,606.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 80209 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 80209, 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 80209 is currently $148,336.00.

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.

22.33% of households in 80209 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 80209 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    12.40%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    13.86%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    12.83%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    12.41%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    16.48%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    9.69%
  • $200,000 or more
    22.33%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 80209 is $84,104.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 80209 by the total population of 80209.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 80209 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 80209 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
    28.52%
  • Bachelor's degree
    62.33%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    2.69%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    6.27%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.18%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 80209 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 80209 zip over the age of 16 is 21,626.

Of those people, a total of 73.60% 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 80209 is 70.60%.

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 80209 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 337 47.80% 6.20%
20 to 24 years 1,139 85.10% 13.50%
25 to 29 years 3,786 95.50% 2.50%
30 to 34 years 3,004 95.00% 3.60%
35 to 44 years 4,037 90.90% 2.20%
45 to 54 years 2,697 88.10% 4.30%
55 to 59 years 1,080 80.70% 4.90%
60 to 64 years 1,096 54.10% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 2,349 29.80% 3.70%
75 years and over 2,101 4.90% 10.70%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 80209. 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 19,568 73.00% 3.30%
Black or African American 203 55.20% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 31 19.40% 100.00%
Asian 529 93.60% 9.30%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 7 100.00% 0.00%
Other 318 56.30% 0.60%
Two or more races 970 86.00% 8.60%
Hispanic or Latino 1,464 67.00% 1.90%
Not Hispanic or Latino 18,705 73.10% 3.30%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 80209 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 80209 is 15,265, with median earnings of $71,823.00.

Women in 80209 are earning approximately 79.40% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 15,265 $71,823.00
Male 7,991 $80,836.00
Female 7,274 $64,181.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 80209 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 2,799 $100,396.00
Business and Financial 1,992 $72,241.00
Computer and Mathematical 1,262 $79,904.00
Architecture and Engineering 621 $99,688.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 312 $61,761.00
Community and Social Service 222 $52,143.00
Legal 536 $122,115.00
Educational and Library 649 $56,424.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 705 $48,542.00
Healthcare Practitioners 1,119 $94,034.00
Healthcare Support 62 $16,750.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 53 $43,417.00
Law Enforcement 76 $95,577.00
Food Preparation and Serving 493 $33,075.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 240 $9,881.00
Personal Care and Service 416 $38,921.00
Sales 1,860 $97,167.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,051 $43,339.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 237 $53,114.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 208 $73,156.00
Production 148 $74,821.00
Transportation and Material Moving 154 $31,071.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 80209 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 80209.

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 1,668 $102,167.00 1,131 $95,074.00
Business and Financial 854 $93,875.00 1,138 $65,966.00
Computer and Mathematical 786 $95,867.00 476 $76,304.00
Architecture and Engineering 512 $110,096.00 109 $88,542.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 123 $59,479.00 189 $62,282.00
Community and Social Service 84 $49,583.00 138 $52,262.00
Legal 364 $131,944.00 172 $117,786.00
Educational and Library 208 $71,111.00 441 $53,603.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 369 $47,083.00 336 $49,083.00
Healthcare Practitioners 283 $107,063.00 836 $84,271.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 62 $16,750.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 53 $43,417.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 28 $0.00 48 $12,069.00
Food Preparation and Serving 338 $33,492.00 155 $17,218.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 192 $9,405.00 48 $14,214.00
Personal Care and Service 129 $42,795.00 287 $38,750.00
Sales 1,108 $126,705.00 752 $80,202.00
Office and Administrative Support 345 $45,066.00 706 $39,440.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 207 $53,023.00 30 $60,294.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 110 $72,746.00 98 $137,924.00
Production 59 $34,464.00 89 $75,540.00
Transportation and Material Moving 139 $31,250.00 15 $0.00

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 13,534 households in 80209, with an average household size of 1.78 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 5,160 families living in the 80209 zip code with an average family size of 2.55 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 80209:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 4,462 296 402 8,374
Average Household Size 2.6 2.24 2.45 1.29
Total Families 4,462 296 402 0
Average Household Size 2.59 2.15 2.39 0

Poverty

Of the 5,160 families living in 80209, 3.50% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 80209:

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 14,940 housing units in 80209.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 13,534 90.59%
Vacant 1,406 9.41%

47.13% of the total 14,940 housing units in 80209 are rental units. This is approximately 7,041 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 6,358 are occupied by the owner - or 42.56% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 80209 is $1,587.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 80209 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
    135
  • Less than $500
    276
  • $500 to $999
    794
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    2,156
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    1,686
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    1,298
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    534
  • $3,000 or more
    297

Property Value

The median value of a property in 80209 is $729,000.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 80209 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    32
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    50
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    66
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    85
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    171
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    1,168
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    2,956
  • $1,000,000 or more
    1,830

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 80209. The chart below shows the number of properties in 80209 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    5,047
  • 1940 to 1949
    560
  • 1950 to 1959
    1,343
  • 1960 to 1969
    1,461
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,635
  • 1980 to 1989
    781
  • 1990 to 1999
    678
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,409
  • 2010 to 2013
    1,877
  • 2014 or later
    149

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 80209 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    1,325
  • 1 vehicle available
    5,861
  • 2 vehicles available
    4,943
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,405

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 80209 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 80209 that commute to work in a particular way.

23.5 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 80209.

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
    196
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    876
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,450
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    2,214
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    2,137
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    685
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,673
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    472
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    381
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    478
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    303
  • 90 or more minutes
    121

Summary

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