Zip Code 80203

CO · Population: 21,650

C
41/100
4
F
Safety
36
D
Affordability
53
C+
Quality of Life
72
B+
Jobs
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About Zip Code 80203

Zip code 80203 is located in Colorado and is home to approximately 21,650 residents. It receives an overall grade of C (score: 41/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

Crime rates here are considerably above the national average. Safety is a significant concern in this area.

Housing costs are a challenge in this area, with home values at $461,800 and median rent of $1,488/month against a median income of $71,584. Many residents face a significant housing cost burden.

The community is highly educated — 67.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of ~33%.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 2.3%.

Scores are percentile-based: a score of 85 means this zip code ranks better than 85% of all US zip codes on that dimension. Data is sourced from the US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates) and the FBI Uniform Crime Report.

Demographics & Economics

Median Income
$71,584
Home Value
$461,800
Rent
$1,488/mo
Median Age
33
College Educated
67.5%
Unemployment
2.3%
Owner-Occupied
20.8%
Rent Burden
24.9% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety4FLower crime = higher score
Affordability36DLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life53C+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy72B+Lower unemployment = higher
Overall41CWeighted average

Methodology

All scores are percentile-based (0–100): a score of 85 means this zip code ranks better than 85% of all US zip codes on that metric. Safety uses FBI Uniform Crime Report state-level data (Phase 2 will add zip-level granularity). Economic and demographic data is from the US Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates (2022).