ZIP Code 80221: Population, Income, Housing

State: CO

Total population: 39,718 Household income: $86,810 Rent: $1,666

Overview

Total population

39,718

Rent

$1,666

Year built

1966

Household income

$86,810

Per capita income

$40,436

Poverty rate

10.9%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Household size

2.6 persons

Rent over 30% of income

53.7%

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

Adams County

City

Twin Lakes

Total population

39,718

Adults over 25

26,593

Total households

15,084

Household size

2.6 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

$86,810

Per capita income

$40,436

Poverty rate

10.9%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Rent over 30% of income

53.7%

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

$1,666

Year built

1966

Households that rent

29.5%

Households that own

70.5%

Rooms per home (all homes)

5.7

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

49.3%

Black

1.5%

Asian

Two or more races

30%

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

55%

Not Hispanic or Latino

45%

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

17,243 (82.1%)

Commute time to work

28 mins

Work from home

3,759 (17.9%)

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).

Education

Less than high school

29.8%

High school graduate or GED

29.1%

Some college or associate degree

8.9%

Bachelor’s degree or higher

32.1%

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).

Comparison of ZIP Code 80221 with: Adams County, CO Denver metro area, CO Colorado United States

ZIP 80221

Total population39,718

Rent$1,666

Year built1966

Household income$86,810

Per capita income$40,436

Poverty rate10.9%

Unemployment rateN/A

Adams County, CO

Total population530,225

Rent$1,781

Year built1991

Household income$94,571

Per capita income$42,206

Poverty rate9.8%

Unemployment rate4.8%

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	ZIP80221	CountyAdams, CO	Metro AreaDenver metro area, CO	StateColorado	CountryUnited States
Total population	39,718	530,225	3,002,721	5,862,189	334,922,499
Rent	$1,666	$1,781	$1,874	$1,761	$1,413
Year built	1966	1991	1987	1988	1980
Household income	$86,810	$94,571	$105,762	$95,470	$80,734
Per capita income	$40,436	$42,206	$57,998	$52,636	$44,673
Poverty rate	10.9%	9.8%	8.4%	9.4%	12.5%
Unemployment rate	N/A	4.8%	4.2%	4.3%	4%

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Summary for 80221

Rent & Income

In 80221, the typical monthly rent is $1,666 and the typical household income is $86,810. Rent here is lower than Colorado, and household income is lower than Colorado. The estimated poverty rate is 10.9%.

Housing & Affordability

This ZIP Code is primarily owner-occupied, with renters accounting for about 29.5% of households. About 53.7% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing, indicating high cost burden.

Education & Employment

Educational attainment is moderate, with about 32.1% of adults holding a bachelor’s degree or higher.

ZIP 80221 — Rent vs Household Income

ZIP 80221 — Poverty

How ZIP 80221 compares in Colorado (79 ZIP Codes)

Metric	This ZIP	Rank	Starts from	State range
Rent	$1,666	19 / 79	from lower rent	$1,080 – $2,798
Household income	$86,810	53 / 79	from higher income	$48,417 – $181,049
Poverty rate	10.9%	59 / 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 80221

Rent

In terms of rental prices, this ZIP stands 19th 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 80221 stands 53rd 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 59th 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 80221 (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $1,666 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 80221

Annual Household Income: $86,810

💡 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 80221

Estimated Rate: 10.9%

💡 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 80221

In ZIP Code 80221, households that rent: 4,448 (29.5%)

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

Household Type	Count	Share
Renter-Occupied	4,448	29.5%
Owner-Occupied	10,636	70.5%

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 80221

In ZIP Code 80221, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 2,390 (53.7%)

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

Household Group	Households	Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%)	2,390	53.7%
Other renter households	2,058	46.3%
Total renter households	4,448	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 80221

Less than High School: 7,934 people (29.8%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 7,745 people (29.1%)

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

Some College or Associate Degree: 2,370 people (8.9%)

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

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 8,544 people (32.1%)

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

👥 Total Adults (25+): 26,593

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.