Zip Code 80228

CO · Population: 34,813

C
44/100
4
F
Safety
63
B
Affordability
57
C+
Quality of Life
53
C+
Jobs
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About Zip Code 80228

Zip code 80228 is located in Colorado and is home to approximately 34,813 residents. It receives an overall grade of C (score: 44/100), 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 $108,319, with home values near $574,900 and rents around $1,759/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

The community is highly educated — 59.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of ~33%.

Unemployment stands at 3.9%, 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
$108,319
Home Value
$574,900
Rent
$1,759/mo
Median Age
38
College Educated
59.7%
Unemployment
3.9%
Owner-Occupied
68.8%
Rent Burden
19.5% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety4FLower crime = higher score
Affordability63BLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life57C+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy53C+Lower unemployment = higher
Overall44CWeighted 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).