Zip Code 80209

CO · Population: 25,180

C
43/100
4
F
Safety
58
C+
Affordability
62
B
Quality of Life
48
C
Jobs
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About Zip Code 80209

Zip code 80209 is located in Colorado and is home to approximately 25,180 residents. It receives an overall grade of C (score: 43/100), 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 $106,880, with home values near $875,500 and rents around $1,863/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

The community is highly educated — 79.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of ~33%.

Unemployment stands at 4.3%, 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
$106,880
Home Value
$875,500
Rent
$1,863/mo
Median Age
37
College Educated
79.5%
Unemployment
4.3%
Owner-Occupied
46.9%
Rent Burden
20.9% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety4FLower crime = higher score
Affordability58C+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life62BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy48CLower unemployment = higher
Overall43CWeighted 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).