ZIP Code 80138: Population, Income, Housing

State: CO
Total population: 36,895 Household income: $145,013 Rent: $2,036

Overview

Total population
36,895
Rent
$2,036
Year built
1999
Household income
$145,013
Per capita income
$64,516
Poverty rate
5.5%
Unemployment rate
N/A
Household size
3.0 persons
Rent over 30% of income
64.5%

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
Parker
Total population
36,895
Adults over 25
24,723
Total households
12,447
Household size
3.0 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
$145,013
Per capita income
$64,516
Poverty rate
5.5%
Unemployment rate
N/A
Rent over 30% of income
64.5%

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
$2,036
Year built
1999
Households that rent
20.6%
Households that own
79.4%
Rooms per home (all homes)
7.6

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
78.1%
Black
1.7%
Asian
4%
Two or more races
12%

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
12.1%
Not Hispanic or Latino
87.9%

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.

Commute

Commute rate
13,785 (72.4%)
Commute time to work
28 mins
Work from home
5,256 (27.6%)

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
24.4%
High school graduate or GED
15.8%
Some college or associate degree
8.8%
Bachelor’s degree or higher
51.1%

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.

 

Comparison of ZIP Code 80138 with: Douglas County, CO Denver metro area, CO Colorado United States

ZIP 80138

Total population36,895
Rent$2,036
Year built1999
Household income$145,013
Per capita income$64,516
Poverty rate5.5%
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%

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 ZIP80138 CountyDouglas, COMetro AreaDenver metro area, COStateColoradoCountryUnited States
Total population36,895377,1503,002,7215,862,189334,922,499
Rent$2,036$2,193$1,874$1,761$1,413
Year built19992002198719881980
Household income$145,013$149,594$105,762$95,470$80,734
Per capita income$64,516$69,608$57,998$52,636$44,673
Poverty rate5.5%3.8%8.4%9.4%12.5%
Unemployment rateN/A4.1%4.2%4.3%4%

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Summary for 80138

Rent & Income

In 80138, the typical monthly rent is $2,036 and the typical household income is $145,013. Rent here is higher than Colorado, and household income is higher than Colorado. The estimated poverty rate is 5.5%.

Housing & Affordability

This ZIP Code is primarily owner-occupied, with renters accounting for about 20.6% of households. About 64.5% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing, indicating high cost burden.

Education & Employment

Educational attainment is very high, with about 51.1% of adults holding a bachelor’s degree or higher.

 

ZIP 80138 — Rent vs Household Income

 

 

ZIP 80138 — Poverty

 

 

How ZIP 80138 compares in Colorado (79 ZIP Codes)

Metric This ZIP Rank Starts from State range
Rent $2,036 52 / 79 from lower rent $1,080 – $2,798
Household income $145,013 10 / 79 from higher income $48,417 – $181,049
Poverty rate 5.5% 27 / 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 80138

Rent

Rent-wise, this area comes 52nd out of 79 ZIP Codes in Colorado. At the state level, values extend from $1,080 in ZIP 81005 up to $2,798 in ZIP 80516.

Household income

Looking at income levels, ZIP Code 80138 holds the 10th out of 79 ZIP Codes. In Colorado as a whole, the range goes from $48,417 in ZIP 81001 up to $181,049 in ZIP 80108.

Poverty rate

Regarding poverty rate, ZIP Code 80138 ranks 27th out of 79 ZIP Codes. Statewide, values range from 2.7% in ZIP 80126 up to 32.6% in ZIP 80521.

 

💰 Rent in ZIP Code 80138 (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $2,036 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 80138

Annual Household Income: $145,013

💡 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 80138

Estimated Rate: 5.5%

💡 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 80138

In ZIP Code 80138, households that rent: 2,569 (20.6%)

📊 What does the renter household percentage reveal about this ZIP Code?
Household Type Count Share
Renter-Occupied 2,569 20.6%
Owner-Occupied 9,878 79.4%

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 80138

In ZIP Code 80138, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 1,656 (64.5%)

🏚️ What Does It Mean When Renters Spend Over 30% of Their Income on Housing?
Household Group Households Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%) 1,656 64.5%
Other renter households 913 35.5%
Total renter households 2,569 100%

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 80138

Less than High School: 6,036 people (24.4%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 3,900 people (15.8%)

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

Some College or Associate Degree: 2,164 people (8.8%)

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

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 12,623 people (51.1%)

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

👥 Total Adults (25+): 24,723

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.