Zip Code 80231

CO · Population: 34,484

C
41/100
4
F
Safety
38
D
Affordability
57
C+
Quality of Life
65
B
Jobs
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About Zip Code 80231

Zip code 80231 is located in Colorado and is home to approximately 34,484 residents. It receives an overall grade of C (score: 41/100), 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.

Housing costs are a challenge in this area, with home values at $448,900 and median rent of $1,619/month against a median income of $75,282. Many residents face a significant housing cost burden.

The community is highly educated — 52.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of ~33%.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 3%.

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
$75,282
Home Value
$448,900
Rent
$1,619/mo
Median Age
34
College Educated
52.1%
Unemployment
3%
Owner-Occupied
41.1%
Rent Burden
25.8% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety4FLower crime = higher score
Affordability38DLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life57C+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy65BLower unemployment = higher
Overall41CWeighted 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).