ZIP Code 80126: Population, Income, Housing

State: CO
Total population: 44,882 Household income: $169,882 Rent: $2,550

Overview

Total population
44,882
Rent
$2,550
Year built
1997
Household income
$169,882
Per capita income
$74,165
Poverty rate
2.7%
Unemployment rate
N/A
Household size
2.8 persons
Rent over 30% of income
52.9%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Demographics

State
Colorado
County
Douglas County
City
Highlands Ranch
Total population
44,882
Adults over 25
30,147
Total households
16,058
Household size
2.8 persons

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Income & Poverty

Household income
$169,882
Per capita income
$74,165
Poverty rate
2.7%
Unemployment rate
N/A
Rent over 30% of income
52.9%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Housing

Rent
$2,550
Year built
1997
Households that rent
17.2%
Households that own
82.8%
Rooms per home (all homes)
8.1

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Race

White
82.8%
Black
0.9%
Asian
6%
Two or more races
7.9%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino
7.8%
Not Hispanic or Latino
92.2%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Commute

Commute rate
16,248 (67.6%)
Commute time to work
24 mins
Work from home
7,800 (32.4%)

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Education

Less than high school
15%
High school graduate or GED
8.3%
Some college or associate degree
7.3%
Bachelor’s degree or higher
69.4%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

 

Comparison of ZIP Code 80126 with: Douglas County, CO Highlands Ranch, CO Denver metro area, CO Colorado United States

ZIP 80126

Total population44,882
Rent$2,550
Year built1997
Household income$169,882
Per capita income$74,165
Poverty rate2.7%
Unemployment rateN/A

Douglas County, CO

Total population377,150
Rent$2,193
Year built2002
Household income$149,594
Per capita income$69,608
Poverty rate3.8%
Unemployment rate4.1%

Highlands Ranch, CO

Total population102,257
Rent$2,531
Year built1997
Household income$159,307
Per capita income$71,247
Poverty rate2.9%
Unemployment rateN/A

Denver Metro Area, CO

Total population3,002,721
Rent$1,874
Year built1987
Household income$105,762
Per capita income$57,998
Poverty rate8.4%
Unemployment rate4.2%

Colorado State

Total population5,862,189
Rent$1,761
Year built1988
Household income$95,470
Per capita income$52,636
Poverty rate9.4%
Unemployment rate4.3%

United States

Total population334,922,499
Rent$1,413
Year built1980
Household income$80,734
Per capita income$44,673
Poverty rate12.5%
Unemployment rate4%
Metric ZIP80126 CountyDouglas, COCDPHighlands Ranch, COMetro AreaDenver metro area, COStateColoradoCountryUnited States
Total population44,882377,150102,2573,002,7215,862,189334,922,499
Rent$2,550$2,193$2,531$1,874$1,761$1,413
Year built199720021997198719881980
Household income$169,882$149,594$159,307$105,762$95,470$80,734
Per capita income$74,165$69,608$71,247$57,998$52,636$44,673
Poverty rate2.7%3.8%2.9%8.4%9.4%12.5%
Unemployment rateN/A4.1%N/A4.2%4.3%4%

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Summary for 80126

Rent & Income

In 80126, the typical monthly rent is $2,550 and the typical household income is $169,882. Rent here is similar to Highlands Ranch CDP and higher than Colorado, and household income is higher than both Highlands Ranch CDP and Colorado. The estimated poverty rate is 2.7%, which is lower than in both Highlands Ranch CDP and Colorado.

Housing & Affordability

This ZIP Code is primarily owner-occupied, with renters accounting for about 17.2% of households. About 52.9% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing, indicating high cost burden.

Education & Employment

Educational attainment is very high, with about 69.4% of adults holding a bachelor’s degree or higher.

 

ZIP 80126 — Rent vs Household Income

 

 

ZIP 80126 — Poverty

 

 

How ZIP 80126 compares in Colorado (79 ZIP Codes)

Metric This ZIP Rank Starts from State range
Rent $2,550 78 / 79 from lower rent $1,080 – $2,798
Household income $169,882 3 / 79 from higher income $48,417 – $181,049
Poverty rate 2.7% 1 / 79 from lower poverty 2.7% – 32.6%

Rankings are calculated among ZIP Codes in Colorado with total population > 30,000 (year 2024).

 

Detailed Ranking Explanation for ZIP Code 80126

Rent

In terms of rental prices, this ZIP stands 78th out of 79 ZIP Codes in Colorado. Across Colorado, figures vary from $1,080 in ZIP 81005 up to $2,798 in ZIP 80516.

Household income

When comparing household incomes, ZIP Code 80126 stands 3rd out of 79 ZIP Codes. Throughout Colorado, numbers span from $48,417 in ZIP 81001 up to $181,049 in ZIP 80108.

Poverty rate

Looking at poverty indicators, this ZIP stands 1st out of 79 ZIP Codes. At the state level, values extend from 2.7% in ZIP 80126 up to 32.6% in ZIP 80521.

 

💰 Rent in ZIP Code 80126 (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $2,550 ℹ️ What’s Included:
✅ Base rent, electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuels
❌ Not included: internet, cable TV, renter's insurance, parking

💡 What does this rent estimate mean?

Explanation: This estimate shows what renters typically pay each month for housing — including the apartment or home and essential utilities like heat, water, and electricity.

Included in this number: Rent plus electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuel.

Not included: Internet, cable, parking, renter’s insurance, or furniture rental.

Note: This cost does not depend on the number of people living in the home.

👨‍👧‍👦 Household Income in ZIP Code 80126

Annual Household Income: $169,882

💡 What does Household Income mean?

Definition: This represents the middle value of all household incomes in the ZIP code — half of households earn less, and half earn more.

Includes: wages, salaries, self-employment income, Social Security, pensions, investments, unemployment, public assistance, and rental income.

Does NOT include: capital gains, non-cash benefits (like food stamps), or tax refunds.

Household = any group of people (or a single person) living in the same housing unit.

Example: A couple earning $40,000 and $30,000 together have a household income of $70,000. If that's in the middle of all local incomes, it's the value shown here.

📉 Poverty Rate in ZIP Code 80126

Estimated Rate: 2.7%

💡 What does the Poverty Rate represent?

Definition: The percentage of people in this area living below the federal poverty threshold.

How it works: The threshold is a dollar amount set by the U.S. Census Bureau that varies by family size and age. If a household's income is below that level, everyone in it is included in this rate.

Example: In a town of 10,000 people, if 1,500 have incomes below the poverty line, the poverty rate is 15%.

Note: This statistic only includes people living in households; it does not count those in student housing, military barracks, or nursing homes.

🏘️ Renter vs. Owner Households in ZIP Code 80126

In ZIP Code 80126, households that rent: 2,768 (17.2%)

📊 What does the renter household percentage reveal about this ZIP Code?
Household Type Count Share
Renter-Occupied 2,768 17.2%
Owner-Occupied 13,290 82.8%

Definition: This is the percentage of households that rent their home rather than own it. It includes only occupied housing units.

Why it matters: Areas with a high share of renter households often have younger populations, higher mobility, and different housing needs compared to mostly owner-occupied areas.

Example: If 65% of homes in an area are renter-occupied, it means 65 out of every 100 households rent their home.

📉 Renters Spending Over 30% of Income on Rent in ZIP Code 80126

In ZIP Code 80126, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 1,465 (52.9%)

🏚️ What Does It Mean When Renters Spend Over 30% of Their Income on Housing?
Household Group Households Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%) 1,465 52.9%
Other renter households 1,303 47.1%
Total renter households 2,768 100%

Shares are calculated as a percentage of renter households.

This shows how many renters in the ZIP code are considered cost-burdened — meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on housing (rent and basic utilities).

It’s a sign that housing might be unaffordable in the area or that lower-income residents may be struggling with rent.

Data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.

📊 Education Levels in ZIP Code 80126

Less than High School: 4,531 people (15%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 2,488 people (8.3%)

Includes adults whose highest education is a high school diploma or GED.

Some College or Associate Degree: 2,206 people (7.3%)

Includes adults who attended college without completing a bachelor’s degree (some college or associate degree).

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 20,922 people (69.4%)

Includes adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (bachelor’s, master’s, professional, or doctoral degree).

👥 Total Adults (25+): 30,147

ℹ️ Have questions about how these statistics are calculated? See our data methodology & FAQs

 

Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates (U.S. Census Bureau) — unemployment rate from BLS. Some values are derived metrics.