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U.S. ZIP Code · CO80121

Arapahoe County · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO

Typical home value

$700,322[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-3.1%
5-year / yr
+2.7%
10-year / yr
+4.9%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+146.5%
vs metro
+25.2%
vs state
+39.5%
ZIP 80121 location in CO
Location of ZIP 80121 in CO

Price history

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

The typical home in 80121 is worth $700,322 — 25.2% above the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO median. Over the past year, values have fallen 3.1%. Homes here rent for a typical $2,010 a month — a 3.4% 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
$2,010[2]
Gross yield
3.4%[2]
Cap rate
2.1%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.6%[3]
Typical annual tax
$3,868[3]

#Climate risk

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

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

#Who lives here

Population
18,029[3]
Median household income
$142,056[3]

#Migration

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

Net migration
-1,801[5]
Moved in
30,858
Moved out
32,659

Schools

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

Public schools
6
Elementary
3
Middle
1
High
1
  • Littleton High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · Littleton School District No. 6 in the county of Arapahoe

    1,192 students

  • West Middle School

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the county of Arapah

    986 students

  • Gudy Gaskill Elementary

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · Littleton School District No. 6 in the county of Arapahoe

    523 students

  • Lois Lenski Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · Littleton School District No. 6 in the county of Arapahoe

    503 students

  • The Village

    Prekindergarten · Grades PK · Littleton School District No. 6 in the county of Arapahoe

    323 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 yield3.4%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)2.1%
Annual rent$24,124

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$3,541
Loan principal$560,258
Down payment$140,064
Total interest paid$714,578

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 ratio2.21
Monthly cost to own$4,446
Monthly rent$2,010

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
59th percentile[1]
Rental yield
20th percentile[2]
Property tax
66th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 80121?
The typical home in 80121 is worth $700,322, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 80121?
Home values in 80121 are down 3.1% over the past year, and up 2.7% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 80121?
A typical home in 80121 rents for about $2,010 a month, a gross rental yield of 3.4%.
What is the property tax rate in 80121?
The effective property tax rate in 80121 is 0.6% — roughly $3,868 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 80121?
ZIP code 80121 has a population of 18,029 and a median household income of $142,056.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Highlands Ranch CDP, CO

    Typical home
    $696,652
    Gross yield
    4.5%
  • Kiowa, CO

    Typical home
    $690,234
    Gross yield
  • Denver, CO

    Typical home
    $715,075
    Gross yield
    3.6%
  • Indian Hills CDP, CO

    Typical home
    $685,459
    Gross yield
  • Parker, CO

    Typical home
    $684,960
    Gross yield
    4.3%
  • Lakewood, CO

    Typical home
    $684,085
    Gross yield
    3.2%

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