Zip Code 80224

CO · Population: 18,613

D
36/100
4
F
Safety
42
C
Affordability
58
C+
Quality of Life
42
C
Jobs
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About Zip Code 80224

Zip code 80224 is located in Colorado and is home to approximately 18,613 residents. It receives an overall grade of D (score: 36/100), 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 $76,028, with home values near $532,200 and rents around $1,482/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

The community is highly educated — 57.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of ~33%.

Unemployment stands at 4.8%, 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
$76,028
Home Value
$532,200
Rent
$1,482/mo
Median Age
37
College Educated
57.9%
Unemployment
4.8%
Owner-Occupied
58.4%
Rent Burden
23.4% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety4FLower crime = higher score
Affordability42CLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life58C+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy42CLower unemployment = higher
Overall36DWeighted 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).