Denver
City in Denver County, Colorado
Denver is a city in Denver County, Colorado, with 715,522 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 5,279 ft (1,609 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Glendale, 5.0 miles SW.
- 715,522residents (2020 Census)
- 5,279 ftelevation · 1,609 m
- 153.1 sq miland area · 396.5 km²
- 4,674 / sq mipopulation density
- 80238main ZIP code (30 in total)
About Denver
Denver ( DEN-vər), officially the City and County of Denver, is the capital and most populous city of the U.S. state of Colorado. Officially a consolidated city and county, it is located in the South Platte River valley on the western edge of the High Plains, and is just east of the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains (Rockies). Denver is the 19th-most populous city in the United States and the fifth-most populous state capital, with a population of 715,522 at the 2020 census. The ten-county Denver metropolitan area, with 3.1 million residents, is the 19th-largest metropolitan area in the country and functions as the economic and cultural center of the broader Front Range Urban Corridor.
Denver's downtown district lies about 12 miles (19 kilometers) east of the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. Named after James W. Denver, the governor of the Kansas Territory at the time, Denver was founded at the confluence of Cherry Creek and the South Platte River in 1858 during the Gold Rush era. Nicknamed the "Mile High City" because its official elevation is exactly one mile (5280 feet or 1609.344 meters) above sea level, Denver grew beyond its prospecting origins to become the principal commercial and transportation hub for a broad region spanning the Great Plains and Rocky Mountain West. The 105th meridian west of Greenwich, the longitudinal reference for the Mountain Time Zone, passes directly through Denver Union Station.
As the most populous metropolitan area in a 560-mile (900 km) radius, Denver is a major cultural hub with a variety of museums and cultural institutions, including the Denver Performing Arts Complex, the Denver Art Museum and the Denver Museum of Nature and Science. Denver has professional sports teams in five leagues and hosts the headquarters of eight Fortune 500 firms.
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Living in Denver
- Median household income
- $94,718
- Median home value
- $616,000
- Median rent
- $1,831/mo
- Median age
- 35.3
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Denver had 715,522 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 715,522 |
|---|---|
| Density | 4,674 per sq mi (1,805 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Denver at a glance
| State | Colorado (CO) |
|---|---|
| County | Denver County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 715,522 (2020) |
| Land area | 153.07 sq mi (396.5 km²) |
| Water area | 1.65 sq mi (4.28 km²) |
| Elevation | 5,279 ft (1,609 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.7619° N, 104.8811° W |
| ZIP codes | 80238, 80010, 80011, 80012, 80014, 80017, 80024, 80045, 80202, 80203, 80205, 80206, 80207, 80209, 80210, 80216, 80218, 80220, 80222, 80224, 80230, 80231, 80239, 80246, 80247, 80264, 80266, 80290, 80293, 80294 |
| Official website | denvergov.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0820000 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Denver
- Glendale5.0 mi SW
- Four Square Mile5.6 mi S
- Derby5.8 mi N
- North Washington6.1 mi NW
- Holly Hills6.8 mi S
- Welby7.0 mi NW
- Twin Lakes7.8 mi NW
- Sherrelwood8.3 mi NW
- Berkley8.4 mi W
- Cherry Hills Village9.3 mi S
- Mountain View9.4 mi W
- Lakeside9.5 mi W
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Frequently asked questions about Denver
What county is Denver in?
Denver is in Denver County, Colorado.
What is the population of Denver, CO?
715,522 people lived in Denver at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Denver, CO?
The main ZIP code is 80238. Other ZIP codes: 80010, 80011, 80012, 80014, 80017, 80024, 80045, 80202, 80203, 80205, 80206, 80207.
What is the elevation of Denver?
5,279 feet (1,609 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Denver?
Glendale (5.0 mi), Four Square Mile (5.6 mi), Derby (5.8 mi), North Washington (6.1 mi), Holly Hills (6.8 mi).
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