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U.S. ZIP Code · CO80221

Adams County · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO

Typical home value

$459,223[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-5.1%
5-year / yr
+1.5%
10-year / yr
+5.6%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+61.7%
vs metro
-17.9%
vs state
-8.5%
ZIP 80221 location in CO
Location of ZIP 80221 in CO

Price history

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

The typical home in 80221 is worth $459,223 — 17.9% below the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO median. Over the past year, values have fallen 5.1%. Homes here rent for a typical $2,480 a month — a 6.5% 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
$2,480[2]
Gross yield
6.5%[2]
Cap rate
3.9%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.6%[3]
Typical annual tax
$2,885[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Adams 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
Very High

#Who lives here

Population
39,718[3]
Median household income
$86,810[3]

#Migration

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

Net migration
+1,478[5]
Moved in
23,615
Moved out
22,137

Schools

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

Public schools
22
Elementary
16
Middle
1
High
3
  • Northglenn High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · Adams 12 Five Star Schools

    1,834 students

  • Josephine Hodgkins Leadership Academy

    Elementary · Grades PK–8 · Westminster Public Schools

    560 students

  • Orchard Park Academy

    Elementary · Grades PK–8 · Westminster Public Schools

    524 students

  • Trailside Academy

    Elementary · Grades PK–8 · Mapleton School District No. 1 in the county of Adams & St

    502 students

  • Federal Heights Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Adams 12 Five Star Schools

    425 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 yield6.5%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)3.9%
Annual rent$29,758

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$2,322
Loan principal$367,378
Down payment$91,845
Total interest paid$468,571

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 ratio1.19
Monthly cost to own$2,946
Monthly rent$2,480

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
18th percentile[1]
Rental yield
94th percentile[2]
Property tax
88th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 80221?
The typical home in 80221 is worth $459,223, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 80221?
Home values in 80221 are down 5.1% over the past year, and up 1.5% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 80221?
A typical home in 80221 rents for about $2,480 a month, a gross rental yield of 6.5%.
What is the property tax rate in 80221?
The effective property tax rate in 80221 is 0.6% — roughly $2,885 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 80221?
ZIP code 80221 has a population of 39,718 and a median household income of $86,810.

#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
    $461,060
    Gross yield
    4.7%
  • Denver, CO

    Typical home
    $465,944
    Gross yield
    5.0%
  • CO

    Typical home
    $451,854
    Gross yield
  • Thornton, CO

    Typical home
    $470,297
    Gross yield
    4.5%
  • CO

    Typical home
    $471,745
    Gross yield
  • Westminster, CO

    Typical home
    $446,229
    Gross yield
    3.7%

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