80232 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 80232, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

80232 is a zip code in Denver County and Jefferson County, Colorado, which covers Denver CCD and Northeast Jefferson, with a total population of 22,352 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 80232 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 80232.

The estimated population of people living in 80232 is 22,352, with a median age of 39.8.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 80232 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
22,352
 -3.25% -0.55%
2020
23,102
+1.75%
-
2019
22,705
+0.67%
-
2018
22,553
+0.34%
-
2017
22,476
 - -

Population of 80232 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 80232 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
64.7%
66.7%
 -3.00%
Black/African American
0.5%
1%
 -50.00%
Native
0.2%
1.1%
 -81.82%
Hispanic
26.3%
25.1%
 +4.78%
Asian
5.3%
4.2%
 +26.19%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.7%
1.9%
 +42.11%
Other
0.2%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 80232 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 80232 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 80232 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 80232 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 39.8 0% 38.1 -0.52% 42.1 +0.48%
2020 39.8 +0.25% 38.3 +0.79% 41.9 +1.45%
2019 39.7 -0.25% 38 -0.52% 41.3 +0.73%
2018 39.8 -1% 38.2 -3.29% 41 -0.24%
2017 40.2 - 39.5 - 41.1 -

The median age of the 80232 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 80232 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 1,086 -15.07% 1,120 -25.03% 905 829
10 to 19 1,178 +3.97% 1,208 +19.86% 1,220 1,457
20 to 29 1,721 +24.04% 1,676 -18.93% 2,100 1,327
30 to 39 1,691 +16.68% 1,494 -2.3% 1,990 1,455
40 to 49 1,630 -15.66% 1,507 -8.87% 1,374 1,376
50 to 59 1,342 +7.77% 1,365 +14.36% 1,416 1,558
60 to 69 1,248 -4.41% 1,245 -2.33% 1,184 1,210
70+ 1,266 +11.03% 1,699 -8.87% 1,409 1,542

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 80232 zip code is $77,115.00.

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 80232.

  • Under 25
    $72,557.00
  • 25 to 44
    $88,489.00
  • 45 to 64
    $88,652.00
  • 65 and over
    $61,097.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 80232 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 80232, 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 80232 is currently $97,352.00.

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.

7.57% of households in 80232 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 80232 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    10.05%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    19.26%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    19.27%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    13.91%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    20.21%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    9.73%
  • $200,000 or more
    7.57%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 80232 is $41,960.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 80232 by the total population of 80232.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 80232 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 80232 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
    13.34%
  • Bachelor's degree
    38.95%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    8.21%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    35.28%
  • Less than high school diploma
    4.22%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 80232 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 80232 zip over the age of 16 is 19,294.

Of those people, a total of 66.90% 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 80232 is 64.10%.

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 80232 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,353 35.20% 7.40%
20 to 24 years 1,183 83.60% 7.30%
25 to 29 years 2,244 90.90% 5.00%
30 to 34 years 1,938 90.80% 3.10%
35 to 44 years 3,130 86.10% 5.30%
45 to 54 years 2,666 89.10% 0.70%
55 to 59 years 1,435 79.70% 5.00%
60 to 64 years 1,241 51.20% 5.00%
65 to 74 years 2,378 28.70% 4.30%
75 years and over 1,726 6.80% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 80232. 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 16,026 65.10% 4.30%
Black or African American 138 90.60% 34.40%
American Indian and Alaska Native 93 98.90% 0.00%
Asian 1,043 71.80% 3.70%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 668 73.50% 0.00%
Two or more races 1,326 77.20% 1.90%
Hispanic or Latino 4,594 69.70% 3.50%
Not Hispanic or Latino 13,020 64.60% 4.20%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 80232 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 80232 is 12,373, with median earnings of $45,382.00.

Women in 80232 are earning approximately 90.60% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 12,373 $45,382.00
Male 6,948 $48,034.00
Female 5,425 $43,536.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 80232 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 1,594 $66,458.00
Business and Financial 743 $67,759.00
Computer and Mathematical 320 $97,692.00
Architecture and Engineering 348 $72,900.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 53 $75,625.00
Community and Social Service 144 $54,500.00
Legal 77 $179,205.00
Educational and Library 749 $52,386.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 392 $52,222.00
Healthcare Practitioners 423 $65,446.00
Healthcare Support 324 $27,929.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 102 $48,913.00
Law Enforcement 128 $82,115.00
Food Preparation and Serving 588 $17,599.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 326 $33,417.00
Personal Care and Service 509 $28,369.00
Sales 1,642 $44,872.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,455 $38,910.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 47 $43,490.00
Construction and Extraction 616 $52,610.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 420 $54,848.00
Production 643 $40,125.00
Transportation and Material Moving 317 $44,375.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 80232 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 80232.

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 958 $65,473.00 636 $70,893.00
Business and Financial 374 $68,302.00 369 $66,875.00
Computer and Mathematical 244 $94,286.00 76 $133,125.00
Architecture and Engineering 286 $73,050.00 62 $39,423.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 21 $0.00 32 $0.00
Community and Social Service 59 $54,607.00 85 $34,531.00
Legal 33 $156,354.00 44 $250,001.00
Educational and Library 302 $27,167.00 447 $56,156.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 326 $44,868.00 66 $66,087.00
Healthcare Practitioners 117 $71,250.00 306 $64,844.00
Healthcare Support 68 $135,139.00 256 $20,357.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 39 $33,472.00 63 $49,212.00
Law Enforcement 59 $84,219.00 69 $64,375.00
Food Preparation and Serving 286 $13,542.00 302 $18,444.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 212 $33,625.00 114 $33,000.00
Personal Care and Service 122 $21,167.00 387 $33,906.00
Sales 874 $55,833.00 768 $40,491.00
Office and Administrative Support 460 $36,080.00 995 $40,553.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 33 $0.00 14 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 597 $52,592.00 19 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 401 $54,129.00 19 $0.00
Production 487 $39,682.00 156 $43,611.00
Transportation and Material Moving 309 $43,819.00 8 $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 9,314 households in 80232, with an average household size of 2.39 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 5,472 families living in the 80232 zip code with an average family size of 3.02 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 80232:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 3,764 689 1,019 3,842
Average Household Size 2.99 3.08 3.44 1.41
Total Families 3,764 689 1,019 0
Average Household Size 2.98 3.03 3.17 0

Poverty

Of the 5,472 families living in 80232, 6.00% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 80232:

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 9,559 housing units in 80232.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 9,314 97.44%
Vacant 245 2.56%

28.52% of the total 9,559 housing units in 80232 are rental units. This is approximately 2,726 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 6,509 are occupied by the owner - or 68.09% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 80232 is $1,460.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 80232 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
    79
  • Less than $500
    40
  • $500 to $999
    406
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    1,007
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    803
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    264
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    163
  • $3,000 or more
    43

Property Value

The median value of a property in 80232 is $385,200.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 80232 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    141
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    76
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    53
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    139
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,109
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    4,058
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    886
  • $1,000,000 or more
    47

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 80232. The chart below shows the number of properties in 80232 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    113
  • 1940 to 1949
    174
  • 1950 to 1959
    1,317
  • 1960 to 1969
    2,701
  • 1970 to 1979
    3,162
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,217
  • 1990 to 1999
    314
  • 2000 to 2009
    491
  • 2010 to 2013
    34
  • 2014 or later
    36

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 80232 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    310
  • 1 vehicle available
    2,930
  • 2 vehicles available
    3,575
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    2,499

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 80232 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 80232 that commute to work in a particular way.

27.4 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 80232.

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
    125
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    564
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,240
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,575
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,490
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    670
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    2,698
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    403
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    395
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    1,024
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    631
  • 90 or more minutes
    132

Summary

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