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U.S. ZIP Code · CO80204

Denver County · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO

Typical home value

$534,545[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-5.8%
5-year / yr
+0.2%
10-year / yr
+4.0%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+88.2%
vs metro
-4.5%
vs state
+6.5%
ZIP 80204 location in CO
Location of ZIP 80204 in CO

Price history

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

The typical home in 80204 is worth $534,545 — 4.5% below the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO median. Over the past year, values have fallen 5.8%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,999 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
$1,999[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
$2,430[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
35,318[3]
Median household income
$84,829[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
13
Elementary
5
Middle
3
High
5
  • Lake Middle School

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · School District No. 1 in the county of Denver and State of C

    603 students

  • West High School

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

    563 students

  • Denver Center for International Studies

    High · Grades 6–12 · School District No. 1 in the county of Denver and State of C

    454 students

  • Cheltenham Elementary School

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

    386 students

  • Cowell Elementary School

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

    270 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$23,993

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$2,703
Loan principal$427,636
Down payment$106,909
Total interest paid$545,426

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 ratio1.67
Monthly cost to own$3,349
Monthly rent$1,999

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
4th percentile[1]
Rental yield
64th percentile[2]
Property tax
31st percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 80204?
The typical home in 80204 is worth $534,545, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 80204?
Home values in 80204 are down 5.8% over the past year, and up 0.2% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 80204?
A typical home in 80204 rents for about $1,999 a month, a gross rental yield of 4.5%.
What is the property tax rate in 80204?
The effective property tax rate in 80204 is 0.5% — roughly $2,430 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 80204?
ZIP code 80204 has a population of 35,318 and a median household income of $84,829.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Arvada, CO

    Typical home
    $533,988
    Gross yield
    4.0%
  • Lakewood, CO

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

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

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

    Typical home
    $539,804
    Gross yield
  • Westminster, CO

    Typical home
    $528,712
    Gross yield
    3.8%

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