Denver, CO: Population, ZIP Codes & Nearby Cities

Denver, CO is a large incorporated city located in Denver County in the state of Colorado. Our data estimates 2,876,625 residents, places it at 39.762°N, 104.876°W, and lists it in Mountain time. This page explains its population rank, ZIP codes, nearby cities and distance to big metros.

What are the key facts about Denver, CO?

What is the population of Denver, CO?

Denver has an estimated population of 2,876,625. That makes it the largest of the 448 places we list in Colorado, and the largest place in its county. The typical place in Colorado has about 914 residents, so Denver is many dozens of times larger than a typical place in the state.

Estimates for large urban places often reflect the wider urban area served by the same ZIP codes rather than the legal city limits, so the number can exceed the official city count. Our guide to understanding city population numbers explains why sources disagree.

Places in Colorado with a similar population include Colorado Springs (642,413), Aurora (379,289), Fort Collins (312,666), Lakewood (157,935), Pueblo (143,932). Comparing these pages is a quick way to see how Denver differs from communities of the same scale.

How dense is Denver?

Denver has about 4,742 people per square mile (1,831 per square kilometer), which we classify as suburban. Within Colorado, it is denser than about 96% of the listed places. Land at this level is usually a mix of single-family neighborhoods, shopping corridors and parks, where driving is common but destinations are close. Read how to interpret population density to see how we draw these lines.

What ZIP codes does Denver use?

Denver uses 54 ZIP codes: 80264, 80230, 80231, 80236, 80237, 80235, 80238, 80239, 80123, 80249, 80247, 80246, 80290, 80293, 80294, 80218, 80219, 80210, 80211, 80212, 80216, 80221, 80220, 80223, 80222, 80224, 80227, 80209, 80207, 80206, 80205, 80204, 80202, 80014, 80203, 80208, 80217, 80243, 80244, 80248 and 14 more. A long list like this is typical of a large city, where dozens of delivery areas, PO box codes and institutional codes sit inside the same municipality. Codes beginning with 8 are assigned to the Mountain West (Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming). Learn more in our guide to how ZIP codes work or check any code with the ZIP code lookup.

What time zone is Denver in?

Denver is in the Mountain time zone, which is UTC−7 from Coordinated Universal Time in standard time (IANA zone America/Denver). The area observes daylight saving time, so clocks move forward in March and back in November. The nearest listed place in a different time zone is Colby, KS, about 206 miles away, which gives a sense of how far the nearest zone boundary may be. Current local time: see the Mountain time hub. For the rules behind these zones, read US time zones explained.

Where is Denver located in Colorado?

Denver lies in the northern part of Colorado, at 39.762° north latitude and 104.876° west longitude. It is the capital of Colorado. The closest listed place in another state is Cheyenne, WY, roughly 95 miles to the north, which shows how near Denver is to a state line. For big-city services, the nearest place with more than 100,000 people is Aurora, CO, 9 miles to the southeast.

Which cities are near Denver, CO?

The closest listed place to Denver is Glendale, CO, 5.1 miles to the southwest. Of the eight nearest places below, 0 are in the same county. Distances are straight-line (great-circle) miles measured between place centers; see how distance is calculated.

Which county is Denver in?

Denver is in Denver County, which has the Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) code 08031. The county contains 1 places in our data, 1 of which have their own page here. Codes like this one help separate places that share a name; see the guide to counties and FIPS codes.

How far is Denver from major US cities?

Among six major hubs, Denver is closest to Los Angeles, CA at about 842 miles and farthest from Miami, FL at about 1,719 miles in a straight line. Road distances are usually 10 to 30 percent longer. Try the distance calculator for any other pair.

Are there other places called Denver?

Yes. Our data lists 5 other places named Denver: Denver, PA (3,851), Denver, NC (3,261), Denver, IA (1,856), Denver, IN (467), Denver, MO (36). When you search for Denver, add the state or county so you land on the right one. This page covers the Denver in Denver County, Colorado.

Planning a move to Denver?

If you are weighing Denver, start with the practical numbers: how far it is from where you live, whether it changes your time zone, and how its size and density compare with your current city. Use the distance calculator to measure the trip from where you live. See the cities within 50 miles of Denver to understand the surrounding region. Our checklist for comparing cities explains what to check next.

Where to go next

Population and density come from a compiled dataset and are estimates. They may differ from official Census Bureau counts. Verify important figures at census.gov.