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U.S. ZIP Code · CO80203

Denver County · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO

Typical home value

$359,765[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-5.1%
5-year / yr
-0.7%
10-year / yr
+2.0%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+26.6%
vs metro
-35.7%
vs state
-28.3%
ZIP 80203 location in CO
Location of ZIP 80203 in CO

Price history

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

The typical home in 80203 is worth $359,765 — 35.7% below the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO median. Over the past year, values have fallen 5.1%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,543 a month — a 5.1% 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
$1,543[2]
Gross yield
5.1%[2]
Cap rate
3.1%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.6%[3]
Typical annual tax
$2,126[3]

#Climate risk

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

#Who lives here

Population
22,441[3]
Median household income
$77,500[3]

#Migration

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

Net migration
+2,016[5]
Moved in
47,737
Moved out
45,721

Schools

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

Public schools
4
Elementary
1
Middle
0
High
3
  • Emily Griffith High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · School District No. 1 in the county of Denver and State of C

    371 students

  • Downtown Denver Expeditionary School

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · School District No. 1 in the county of Denver and State of C

    243 students

  • Contemporary Learning Academy

    High · Grades 9–12 · School District No. 1 in the county of Denver and State of C

    132 students

  • Denver Justice High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · School District No. 1 in the county of Denver and State of C

    107 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 yield5.1%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)3.1%
Annual rent$18,516

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$1,819
Loan principal$287,812
Down payment$71,953
Total interest paid$367,089

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 ratio1.49
Monthly cost to own$2,296
Monthly rent$1,543

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
1st percentile[1]
Rental yield
84th percentile[2]
Property tax
79th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 80203?
The typical home in 80203 is worth $359,765, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 80203?
Home values in 80203 are down 5.1% over the past year, and down 0.7% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 80203?
A typical home in 80203 rents for about $1,543 a month, a gross rental yield of 5.1%.
What is the property tax rate in 80203?
The effective property tax rate in 80203 is 0.6% — roughly $2,126 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 80203?
ZIP code 80203 has a population of 22,441 and a median household income of $77,500.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Empire, CO

    Typical home
    $360,443
    Gross yield
  • Aurora, CO

    Typical home
    $357,537
    Gross yield
    5.7%
  • Denver, CO

    Typical home
    $363,130
    Gross yield
    6.2%
  • Deer Trail, CO

    Typical home
    $386,058
    Gross yield
  • Simla, CO

    Typical home
    $332,731
    Gross yield
  • Silver Plume, CO

    Typical home
    $389,272
    Gross yield

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