ZIP 80209 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Upper Middle ClassLow Snow AreaRemote Work Hub

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Denver city, CO (80209)

Median Income

$118,759

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+1,225

Wealth inflow

Population

26,794

Unemployment

3.8%

0.1pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 1,225 for ZIP 80209 (Denver city, CO) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

3.8%+3% vs US avg

Self-Employed

1.1%-81% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

3.0%-74% vs US avg

1,201

Establishments

10,348

Employees

~9 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Professional services

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining1.7%
Construction3.8%
Manufacturing5.1%
Wholesale trade3.2%
Retail trade5.3%
Transportation, utilities1.8%
Information5.8%
Finance, insurance, real estate12.5%
Professional, scientific, management27.2%
Education, health care, social18.3%
Arts, entertainment, food services9.2%
Other services3.2%
Public administration2.9%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 80209 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population grew 7.0%, median income rose 9.9% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 17.4%.

Median Income

$118,759

+58% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate