Zip Code 80205

CO · Population: 34,289

D
35/100
4
F
Safety
54
C+
Affordability
48
C
Quality of Life
34
D
Jobs
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About Zip Code 80205

Zip code 80205 is located in Colorado and is home to approximately 34,289 residents. It receives an overall grade of D (score: 35/100), 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.

The median household income here is $94,460, with home values near $600,400 and rents around $1,691/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

The community is highly educated — 58.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of ~33%.

Unemployment stands at 5.6%, which is near the national average.

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
$94,460
Home Value
$600,400
Rent
$1,691/mo
Median Age
33
College Educated
58.6%
Unemployment
5.6%
Owner-Occupied
38.6%
Rent Burden
21.5% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety4FLower crime = higher score
Affordability54C+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life48CEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy34DLower unemployment = higher
Overall35DWeighted 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).