80022

80022 is a United States ZIP code in the state of Colorado. It lies within the Denver metropolitan area in the Front Range and covers communities to the east of Denver. ZIP codes are used by the United States Postal Service (USPS) to route mail and by government agencies for geographic analysis.

Geographically, 80022 encompasses portions of the eastern Denver metro and lies in Arapahoe and Adams counties. The precise boundaries are defined by USPS and can be adjusted as postal routes change.

The area served by 80022 includes residential neighborhoods as well as local businesses, schools, and parks. It is part of the larger Denver-Aurora-Lakewood metropolitan statistical area, whose economy includes services, retail, manufacturing, and transportation sectors along Colorado's Front Range.

Background: ZIP codes were introduced in 1963 as a system for efficient mail sorting. Since then, codes like 80022 have been used in census data, service delivery, and regional planning. For current boundaries and demographic information, USPS and the Census Bureau provide official resources.