ZIP code 80221

Where is ZIP code 80221?

Denver, Colorado

Adams County · Standard ZIP code

ZIP code 80221 belongs to Denver, Colorado in Adams County. 80221 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Mountain Time zone and uses area codes 303, 720 and 983. About 39,718 people live in the 80221 area, where the median household income is $86,810. The closest ZIP codes are 80260 (Denver, 2 mi north), 80035 (Westminster, 2 mi west) and 80036 (Westminster, 2 mi west).

ZIP code80221
TypeStandard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes
StatusActive
CityDenver
Also acceptedFederal Heights, Federal Hgts, Thornton, Westminster
StateColorado (CO)
CountyAdams County
Time zoneMountain Time · now
Area codes303, 720, 983
Coordinates39.838, -104.9988 map
3-digit prefix802

Population and income in 80221

Population39,718 · higher than 93% of Colorado ZIP codes
People per square mile4,367 · higher than 91% of Colorado ZIP codes
Median age34.9 years · lower than 84% of Colorado ZIP codes
Men / women51% / 50%
Median household income$86,810 · higher than 54% of Colorado ZIP codes
Income per person$40,436
Below the poverty line11%
Bachelor’s degree or higher32% of adults 25+
Median home value$472,900 · higher than 54% of Colorado ZIP codes
Median rent$1,666 a month
Housing units15,677
Households15,084 (2.57 people on average)
Owners / renters71% / 30%
Land area9.09 sq mi (plus 0.26 sq mi of water)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 80221. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.

ZIP codes near 80221

ZIP codeCityDistanceType
80260Denver, CO2 mi NStandard
80035Westminster, CO2 mi WPO Box only
80036Westminster, CO2 mi WPO Box only
80030Westminster, CO2.1 mi WStandard
80241Thornton, CO2.5 mi NEStandard
80031Westminster, CO3.2 mi NWStandard
80003Arvada, CO3.6 mi WStandard
80037Commerce City, CO4 mi SEPO Box only
80216Denver, CO4.1 mi SEStandard
80024Dupont, CO4.3 mi EPO Box only
80229Denver, CO4.5 mi NEStandard
80022Commerce City, CO4.7 mi EStandard

Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 80221 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.

How to address mail to 80221

JANE SMITH
123 MAIN ST

DENVER CO 80221

Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts FEDERAL HEIGHTS, FEDERAL HGTS, THORNTON and WESTMINSTER as the city name for 80221. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (80221-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.

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Questions

What city is ZIP code 80221?
80221 is a Denver, Colorado ZIP code. Federal Heights, Federal Hgts, Thornton and Westminster are also accepted as the city name.
What county is 80221 in?
ZIP code 80221 is in Adams County, Colorado.
What time zone is ZIP code 80221 in?
80221 is in the Mountain Time zone (America/Denver).
What area code is 80221?
Phone numbers in ZIP code 80221 use area codes 303, 720 and 983.
What is the population of ZIP code 80221?
About 39,718 people live in ZIP code 80221, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
What is the median income in 80221?
The median household income in 80221 is $86,810 a year, higher than 54% of Colorado ZIP codes.
What ZIP codes are near 80221?
The nearest ZIP codes to 80221 are 80260 (Denver, 2 miles), 80035 (Westminster, 2 miles), 80036 (Westminster, 2 miles) and 80030 (Westminster, 2.1 miles).