ZIP Code 80227, Colorado
ZIP Code 80227 profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
ZCTA5 80227 is a 5-digit ZIP Code area located in Denver County / Jefferson County, Colorado. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 34,907. The land area covers 10.81 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 34,907 | ±1,684 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 40.6 yrs | ±1.5 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 15,589 | ±653 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 16,453 | ±647 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 15,589 | ±653 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 864 | ±297 |
| Median Home Value | $559,200 | ±$17,891 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,872 | ±$42 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $90,316 | ±$6,060 |
| Per Capita Income | $54,688 | ±$3,093 |
| Poverty Rate | 7.4% | ±2.1% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 2,577 | ±727 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.5% | ±1.2% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 19,273 | ±1,035 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 92.7% | ±1.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alternative School Nearby | 09-12 | DENVER, CO | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK | AURORA, CO | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 09-12 | DENVER, CO | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | DENVER, CO | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | DENVER, CO | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | DENVER, CO | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | THORNTON, CO | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | AURORA, CO | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | THORNTON, CO | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | LITTLETON, CO |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Colorado School of Healing Arts
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College Vocational | 2.4 mi away | 7655 W Mississippi Ste 300, Lakewood, CO, 80226 |
3039862320
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BEAR VALLEY BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 2.8 mi away | 5171 WEST DARTMOUTH AVENUE, DENVER, CO, 80236 |
(303) 935-0616
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Paul Mitchell the School-Denver
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College Vocational | 3.3 mi away | 405 South Teller Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226 |
3032331733
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BELMAR LIBRARY
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Library | 3.0 mi away | 555 SOUTH ALLISON PARKWAY, LAKEWOOD, CO, 80226 |
(303) 235-5275
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Colorado Christian University
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College | 3.4 mi away | 8787 West Alameda Avenue, Lakewood, CO, 80226 |
3039633000
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COLUMBINE LIBRARY
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Library | 4.0 mi away | 7706 WEST BOWLES AVENUE, LITTLETON, CO, 80123 |
(303) 235-5275
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Empire Beauty School-Littleton
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College Vocational | 4.0 mi away | 8996 W. Bowles Ave. # E-F, Littleton, CO, 80123 |
8009204593
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SHERIDAN PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 4.1 mi away | 3425 WEST OXFORD AVENUE, SHERIDAN, CO, 80236 |
(303) 542-7279
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United Beauty College
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College Vocational | 4.3 mi away | 1701 S Federal Boulevard # A, Denver, CO, 80219 |
3039221852
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HADLEY BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 4.2 mi away | 1890 SOUTH GROVE STREET, DENVER, CO, 80219 |
(303) 935-4267
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at MARSTON FLTR PLT, CO US, located 3.6 miles from ZCTA5 80227. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45.8° | 19.3° | 32.6° | 0.48" | 6.3" |
| February | 46.5° | 20.3° | 33.4° | 0.67" | 6.2" |
| March | 54.6° | 28.1° | 41.3° | 1.19" | 5.4" |
| April | 60.1° | 34.5° | 47.3° | 2.07" | 4.1" |
| May | 69.0° | 43.8° | 56.4° | 2.73" | 0.8" |
| June | 80.8° | 53.4° | 67.1° | 1.87" | 0.0" |
| July | 86.4° | 59.5° | 73.0° | 2.05" | 0.0" |
| August | 85.0° | 57.5° | 71.3° | 1.85" | 0.0" |
| September | 77.2° | 48.7° | 63.0° | 1.26" | 0.0" |
| October | 64.2° | 36.7° | 50.4° | 1.04" | 1.7" |
| November | 53.4° | 27.7° | 40.6° | 0.74" | 3.7" |
| December | 45.4° | 20.2° | 32.8° | 0.61" | 5.9" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakewood city | City | 2.5 mi | — |
| Dakota Ridge CDP | CDP | 3.6 mi | — |
| Bow Mar town | Town | 3.8 mi | — |
| Sheridan city | City | 4.6 mi | — |
| East Pleasant View CDP | CDP | 5.2 mi | — |
| Columbine CDP | CDP | 5.6 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 80227. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.