Bachelor's Degree or Higher (% of Over 25) by Zip Code (ZCTA5) — Denver Metro

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The western and southwestern portions of the metro area—particularly zip codes near Lakewood, the foothills communities, and south toward Centennial—consistently exhibit the highest rates of bachelor's degree attainment, with many zip codes exceeding 50% of residents over 25 holding a degree. A pronounced contrast exists with the north-central and northeastern zip codes around Thornton and Aurora, where attainment rates drop sharply into the 15–30% range, forming a distinct lower-education corridor. Central Denver itself presents a mixed pattern, with some downtown-adjacent zip codes showing high attainment while neighboring areas to the north and west of the city center lag significantly.

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, 2023 ACS

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