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Zip Code 81212

CO · Population: 32,146

C+
50/100
17
F
Safety
57
C+
Affordability
61
B
Quality of Life
65
B
Jobs
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About Zip Code 81212

Zip code 81212 is located in Colorado and is home to approximately 32,146 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.

The median household income here is $57,262, with home values near $269,800 and rents around $970/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 20.7% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

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
$57,262
Home Value
$269,800
Rent
$970/mo
Median Age
44
College Educated
20.7%
Unemployment
4.8%
Owner-Occupied
72.1%
Rent Burden
20.3% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety17FLower crime = higher score
Affordability57C+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life61BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy65BLower 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).