Zip Code 80540

CO · Population: 4,637

C+
57/100
4
F
Safety
82
A
Affordability
69
B
Quality of Life
74
B+
Jobs
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About Zip Code 80540

Zip code 80540 is located in Colorado and is home to approximately 4,637 residents. It receives an overall grade of C+ (score: 57/100), 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 $132,398 and home values around $728,300, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

The community is highly educated — 59.8% 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 2.1%.

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
$132,398
Home Value
$728,300
Rent
$1,694/mo
Median Age
48
College Educated
59.8%
Unemployment
2.1%
Owner-Occupied
84.4%
Rent Burden
15.4% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety4FLower crime = higher score
Affordability82ALower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life69BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy74B+Lower unemployment = higher
Overall57C+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).