ZIP Code 80205: Population, Income, Housing

State: CO

Total population: 34,571 Household income: $104,836 Rent: $1,905

Overview

Total population

34,571

Rent

$1,905

Year built

1968

Household income

$104,836

Per capita income

$67,590

Poverty rate

16.5%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Household size

1.9 persons

Rent over 30% of income

41.4%

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.

Demographics

State

Colorado

County

Denver County

City

Denver

Total population

34,571

Adults over 25

27,119

Total households

18,122

Household size

1.9 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).

Income & Poverty

Household income

$104,836

Per capita income

$67,590

Poverty rate

16.5%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Rent over 30% of income

41.4%

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).

Housing

Rent

$1,905

Year built

1968

Households that rent

62.7%

Households that own

37.3%

Rooms per home (all homes)

4.0

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).

Race

White

61%

Black

13.9%

Asian

2.5%

Two or more races

14.2%

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).

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino

21.4%

Not Hispanic or Latino

78.6%

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).

Commute

Commute rate

13,598 (63%)

Commute time to work

25 mins

Work from home

7,995 (37%)

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).

Education

Less than high school

19.6%

High school graduate or GED

11.9%

Some college or associate degree

4.6%

Bachelor’s degree or higher

63.9%

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).

Comparison of ZIP Code 80205 with: Denver County, CO Denver, CO Denver metro area, CO Colorado United States

ZIP 80205

Total population34,571

Rent$1,905

Year built1968

Household income$104,836

Per capita income$67,590

Poverty rate16.5%

Unemployment rateN/A

Denver County, CO

Total population718,877

Rent$1,831

Year built1975

Household income$94,718

Per capita income$64,163

Poverty rate11.2%

Unemployment rate4.9%

Denver, CO

Total population718,877

Rent$1,831

Year built1975

Household income$94,718

Per capita income$64,163

Poverty rate11.2%

Unemployment rate4.9%

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	ZIP80205	CountyDenver, CO	CityDenver, CO	Metro AreaDenver metro area, CO	StateColorado	CountryUnited States
Total population	34,571	718,877	718,877	3,002,721	5,862,189	334,922,499
Rent	$1,905	$1,831	$1,831	$1,874	$1,761	$1,413
Year built	1968	1975	1975	1987	1988	1980
Household income	$104,836	$94,718	$94,718	$105,762	$95,470	$80,734
Per capita income	$67,590	$64,163	$64,163	$57,998	$52,636	$44,673
Poverty rate	16.5%	11.2%	11.2%	8.4%	9.4%	12.5%
Unemployment rate	N/A	4.9%	4.9%	4.2%	4.3%	4%

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Summary for 80205

Rent & Income

In 80205, the typical monthly rent is $1,905 and the typical household income is $104,836. Rent here is similar to Denver and higher than Colorado, and household income is higher than both Denver and Colorado. The estimated poverty rate is 16.5%, which is higher than in both Denver and Colorado.

Housing & Affordability

Renters make up about 62.7% of households, making this a predominantly renter area. About 41.4% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing, indicating high cost burden.

Education & Employment

Educational attainment is very high, with about 63.9% of adults holding a bachelor’s degree or higher.

ZIP 80205 — Rent vs Household Income

ZIP 80205 — Poverty

How ZIP 80205 compares in Colorado (79 ZIP Codes)

Metric	This ZIP	Rank	Starts from	State range
Rent	$1,905	44 / 79	from lower rent	$1,080 – $2,798
Household income	$104,836	37 / 79	from higher income	$48,417 – $181,049
Poverty rate	16.5%	71 / 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 80205

Rent

When it comes to rent, ZIP Code 80205 ranks 44th out of 79 ZIP Codes in Colorado. Statewide, values range from $1,080 in ZIP 81005 up to $2,798 in ZIP 80516.

Household income

Income-wise, this area is placed 37th out of 79 ZIP Codes. Across Colorado, figures vary from $48,417 in ZIP 81001 up to $181,049 in ZIP 80108.

Poverty rate

When it comes to poverty, ZIP Code 80205 places 71st out of 79 ZIP Codes. Throughout Colorado, numbers span from 2.7% in ZIP 80126 up to 32.6% in ZIP 80521.

💰 Rent in ZIP Code 80205 (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $1,905 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 80205

Annual Household Income: $104,836

💡 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 80205

Estimated Rate: 16.5%

💡 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 80205

In ZIP Code 80205, households that rent: 11,358 (62.7%)

📊 What does the renter household percentage reveal about this ZIP Code?

Household Type	Count	Share
Renter-Occupied	11,358	62.7%
Owner-Occupied	6,764	37.3%

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 80205

In ZIP Code 80205, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 4,707 (41.4%)

🏚️ What Does It Mean When Renters Spend Over 30% of Their Income on Housing?

Household Group	Households	Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%)	4,707	41.4%
Other renter households	6,651	58.6%
Total renter households	11,358	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 80205

Less than High School: 5,319 people (19.6%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 3,238 people (11.9%)

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

Some College or Associate Degree: 1,240 people (4.6%)

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

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 17,322 people (63.9%)

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

👥 Total Adults (25+): 27,119

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.