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Denver, CO — ZIP 80231

Population: 35,883 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 80231 (Denver, CO) is $406,681 — down 5.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $407,500 after a median 18 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,457/month. 5 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with hail, lightning, coldwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 5.0% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$406,681

Median home value

-5.0%

1-year change

18

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$406,681
1-year appreciation
-5.0%
3-year appreciation
-11.6%
5-year appreciation
-2.2%
10-year appreciation
+39.3%
All-time peak (2022-07)
$483,832
House Price Index (state)
675.7 (-1.4% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$407,500
Median list price
$390,000
Median price per sqft
$237
1-year sale-price change
+4.5%
Median days on market
18 days
Homes sold (recent period)
30
For-sale inventory
165
Sale-to-list ratio
99.4%
Active listings
28
1-year forecast
-1.3%
Days to pending
70 days
New listings (monthly)
41

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,457/mo
1-year rent change
-3.6%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,110/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,388/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,657/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,154/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,485/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
105.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.9¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.20/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
5
Elementary schools
4
Middle schools
1
High schools
0
Charter schools
1
School districts serving the area
Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the county of Arapah, School District No. 1 in the county of Denver and State of C
Schools include
Challenge School, Hamilton Middle School, Holm Elementary School, Rocky Mountain Prep: Creekside, Joe Shoemaker School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
hail, lightning, coldWave, inlandFlooding, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · hail: Very High · heatWave: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively High · landslide: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 51% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
2.2%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Denver Radium Site (6.7 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
17.4 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6a (extreme annual low -10 to -5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
54
Days with Good air quality
131
Days with Moderate air quality
228
Days with Unhealthy air quality
2
Highest AQI recorded (year)
179

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
12.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
893
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
111,837
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
87,795

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument (57 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
36
Nearest airport
Centennial Airport (APA) (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Centennial Airport (APA) (7 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
20
Hospitals include
LUTHERAN MEDICAL CENTER, DENVER HEALTH & HOSPITAL AUTHORITY, HCA HEALTHONE PRESBYTERIAN ST LUKES
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.7 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
660
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-481 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,981
Housing built before 1970
12.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
14.4%
Median annual property tax
$2,180
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
82.8%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
495,812
Average weekly wage
$1,882
Top industries (by employment)
Professional Services, Health Care, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
872

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 80231State medianUS median
Median home value$406,681$497,277$289,727
Median sale price$407,500$495,000$325,000
Median days on market18 days48 days51 days
Typical rent$1,457/mo$2,002/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$2,180$1,694$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 80231?
$406,681.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 80231?
$407,500.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 80231?
Median days on market: 18 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 80231?
Typical rent: $1,457/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 80231?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hail, lightning, coldWave, inlandFlooding, strongWind.
Is ZIP 80231 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 80231?
Risk to homes is higher than 51% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 80231?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 80231?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 80231?
5 schools (4 elementary, 1 middle) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 80231 walkable?
Walkability index: 12.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 80231?
Moderate. Median AQI: 54. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 80231?
Regional Price Parity: 105.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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