NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 81631

CO · Population: 8,335

B+
78/100
66
B
Safety
78
B+
Affordability
82
A
Quality of Life
87
A
Jobs
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About Zip Code 81631

Zip code 81631 is located in Colorado and is home to approximately 8,335 residents. It receives an overall grade of B+ (score: 78/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

Crime rates here are below the national average, suggesting a relatively safe community.

With a median household income of $100,760 and home values around $688,600, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

The community is highly educated — 56.1% 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 1.8%.

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
$100,760
Home Value
$688,600
Rent
$1,591/mo
Median Age
35
College Educated
56.1%
Unemployment
1.8%
Owner-Occupied
71.4%
Rent Burden
18.9% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety66BLower crime = higher score
Affordability78B+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life82AEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy87ALower unemployment = higher
Overall78B+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).