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U.S. ZIP Code · CO80003

Jefferson County · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO

Typical home value

$533,988[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-3.2%
5-year / yr
+2.5%
10-year / yr
+5.9%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+88.0%
vs metro
-4.6%
vs state
+6.4%
ZIP 80003 location in CO
Location of ZIP 80003 in CO

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 80003 is worth $533,988 — 4.6% below the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO median. Over the past year, values have fallen 3.2%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,776 a month — a 4.0% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 0.6%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
$1,776[2]
Gross yield
4.0%[2]
Cap rate
2.4%[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
0.6%[3]
Typical annual tax
$2,941[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Jefferson County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively High[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively High
Coastal flood
Not Applicable
Wildfire
Relatively High
Drought
Very Low
Heat wave
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Not Applicable
Tornado
Relatively High
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Winter weather
Very High

#Who lives here

Population
35,976[3]
Median household income
$91,464[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Jefferson County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
+1,730[5]
Moved in
28,253
Moved out
26,523

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
9
Elementary
5
Middle
1
High
1
  • Hackberry Hill Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · Jefferson County School District No. R-1

    441 students

  • North Arvada Middle School

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Jefferson County School District No. R-1

    367 students

  • Tennyson Knolls Preparatory School

    Elementary · Grades PK–8 · Westminster Public Schools

    355 students

  • Little Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · Jefferson County School District No. R-1

    338 students

  • Two Roads Charter School

    Other · Grades PK–12 · Jefferson County School District No. R-1

    337 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield4.0%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)2.4%
Annual rent$21,318

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$2,700
Loan principal$427,190
Down payment$106,798
Total interest paid$544,858

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio1.91
Monthly cost to own$3,390
Monthly rent$1,776

Renting is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
51st percentile[1]
Rental yield
44th percentile[2]
Property tax
64th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 80003?
The typical home in 80003 is worth $533,988, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 80003?
Home values in 80003 are down 3.2% over the past year, and up 2.5% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 80003?
A typical home in 80003 rents for about $1,776 a month, a gross rental yield of 4.0%.
What is the property tax rate in 80003?
The effective property tax rate in 80003 is 0.6% — roughly $2,941 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 80003?
ZIP code 80003 has a population of 35,976 and a median household income of $91,464.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Denver, CO

    Typical home
    $534,545
    Gross yield
    4.5%
  • Lakewood, CO

    Typical home
    $536,049
    Gross yield
    3.6%
  • CO

    Typical home
    $531,338
    Gross yield
  • Westminster, CO

    Typical home
    $528,712
    Gross yield
    3.8%
  • Lakewood, CO

    Typical home
    $539,614
    Gross yield
    3.9%
  • Louviers CDP, CO

    Typical home
    $539,804
    Gross yield

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