Zip Code 80212

CO · Population: 20,418

C+
50/100
4
F
Safety
74
B+
Affordability
63
B
Quality of Life
58
C+
Jobs
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About Zip Code 80212

Zip code 80212 is located in Colorado and is home to approximately 20,418 residents. It receives an overall grade of C+ (score: 50/100), 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.

With a median household income of $113,814 and home values around $661,700, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

The community is highly educated — 64.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of ~33%.

Unemployment stands at 3.5%, 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
$113,814
Home Value
$661,700
Rent
$1,603/mo
Median Age
37
College Educated
64.6%
Unemployment
3.5%
Owner-Occupied
68.1%
Rent Burden
16.9% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety4FLower crime = higher score
Affordability74B+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life63BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy58C+Lower unemployment = higher
Overall50C+Weighted 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).