80226 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Colorado based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 80226 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 80226 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 80226 is 3.8%.
| Population | 32,063 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0% |
| Population Density | 4,666 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 12,781 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 2.3% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $68,547 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $373,070 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 3.8% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 9.2% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 66.69% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | Hispanic - 45.91% |
80226 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 25,574 | 66.6% |
| Black | 619 | 1.61% |
| Hispanic | 10,538 | 27.44% |
| Asian | 1,277 | 3.33% |
| Native American | 338 | 0.88% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 54 | 0.14% |
80226 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 1,648 | 44.29% |
| Black | 99 | 2.66% |
| Hispanic | 1,783 | 47.92% |
| Asian | 164 | 4.41% |
| Native American | 19 | 0.51% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 8 | 0.21% |
80226 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,305 | 6.78% |
| Bachelor Degree | 4,875 | 25.33% |
| High School Diploma | 4,489 | 23.32% |
| No High School Diploma | 393 | 2.04% |
| GED or Alternate | 979 | 5.09% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 3,540 | 18.39% |
| Associates Degree | 1,458 | 7.57% |
| Masters Degree | 1,795 | 9.33% |
| Professional Degree | 315 | 1.64% |
| Doctorate Degree | 100 | 0.52% |
