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U.S. ZIP Code · CO80126

Douglas County · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO

Typical home value

$754,648[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-3.4%
5-year / yr
+3.3%
10-year / yr
+4.9%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+165.7%
vs metro
+34.9%
vs state
+50.4%
ZIP 80126 location in CO
Location of ZIP 80126 in CO

Price history

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

The typical home in 80126 is worth $754,648 — 34.9% above the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO median. Over the past year, values have fallen 3.4%. Homes here rent for a typical $2,817 a month — a 4.5% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 0.5%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
$2,817[2]
Gross yield
4.5%[2]
Cap rate
2.7%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.5%[3]
Typical annual tax
$3,945[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Douglas 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 High
Drought
Relatively Low
Heat wave
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Not Applicable
Tornado
Relatively High
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Winter weather
Very High

#Who lives here

Population
44,882[3]
Median household income
$169,882[3]

#Migration

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

Net migration
+2,578[5]
Moved in
17,859
Moved out
15,281

Schools

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

Public schools
12
Elementary
10
Middle
1
High
1
  • Mountain Vista High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · Douglas County School District No. Re 1

    2,217 students

  • Mountain Ridge Middle School

    Middle · Grades 7–8 · Douglas County School District No. Re 1

    842 students

  • Northridge Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–6 · Douglas County School District No. Re 1

    565 students

  • Platte River Charter Academy

    Elementary · Grades PK–8 · Douglas County School District No. Re 1

    475 students

  • Eldorado Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–6 · Douglas County School District No. Re 1

    404 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 yield4.5%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)2.7%
Annual rent$33,807

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$3,816
Loan principal$603,718
Down payment$150,930
Total interest paid$770,009

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 ratio1.69
Monthly cost to own$4,772
Monthly rent$2,817

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
83rd percentile[1]
Rental yield
61st percentile[2]
Property tax
55th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 80126?
The typical home in 80126 is worth $754,648, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 80126?
Home values in 80126 are down 3.4% over the past year, and up 3.3% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 80126?
A typical home in 80126 rents for about $2,817 a month, a gross rental yield of 4.5%.
What is the property tax rate in 80126?
The effective property tax rate in 80126 is 0.5% — roughly $3,945 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 80126?
ZIP code 80126 has a population of 44,882 and a median household income of $169,882.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Aspen Park CDP, CO

    Typical home
    $757,278
    Gross yield
  • Aurora, CO

    Typical home
    $747,493
    Gross yield
    3.3%
  • Denver, CO

    Typical home
    $767,081
    Gross yield
    3.3%
  • Denver, CO

    Typical home
    $741,313
    Gross yield
    4.2%
  • Roxborough Park CDP, CO

    Typical home
    $732,994
    Gross yield
    3.8%
  • Black Forest CDP, CO

    Typical home
    $730,054
    Gross yield

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