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U.S. ZIP Code · CO80601

Adams County · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO

Typical home value

$499,510[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-3.4%
5-year / yr
+2.4%
10-year / yr
+5.4%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+75.8%
vs metro
-10.7%
vs state
≈ state median
ZIP 80601 location in CO
Location of ZIP 80601 in CO

Price history

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

The typical home in 80601 is worth $499,510 — 10.7% below the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO median. Over the past year, values have fallen 3.4%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,938 a month — a 4.7% 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
$1,938[2]
Gross yield
4.7%[2]
Cap rate
2.8%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.6%[3]
Typical annual tax
$3,023[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
42,127[3]
Median household income
$105,417[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
15
Elementary
7
Middle
2
High
5
  • Horizon High School

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

    1,981 students

  • Brighton High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · School District 27J

    1,773 students

  • Bromley East Charter School

    Elementary · Grades PK–8 · School District 27J

    1,215 students

  • Foundations Academy

    Elementary · Grades K–8 · School District 27J

    767 students

  • Mary E Pennock Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · School District 27J

    619 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 yield4.7%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)2.8%
Annual rent$23,257

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$2,526
Loan principal$399,608
Down payment$99,902
Total interest paid$509,678

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 ratio1.65
Monthly cost to own$3,196
Monthly rent$1,938

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
47th percentile[1]
Rental yield
74th percentile[2]
Property tax
82nd percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 80601?
The typical home in 80601 is worth $499,510, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 80601?
Home values in 80601 are down 3.4% over the past year, and up 2.4% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 80601?
A typical home in 80601 rents for about $1,938 a month, a gross rental yield of 4.7%.
What is the property tax rate in 80601?
The effective property tax rate in 80601 is 0.6% — roughly $3,023 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 80601?
ZIP code 80601 has a population of 42,127 and a median household income of $105,417.

#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
    $498,835
    Gross yield
    3.6%
  • Englewood, CO

    Typical home
    $497,952
    Gross yield
    4.2%
  • Denver, CO

    Typical home
    $502,336
    Gross yield
    4.3%
  • Guffey CDP, CO

    Typical home
    $494,473
    Gross yield
  • Lochbuie, CO

    Typical home
    $506,539
    Gross yield
    6.5%
  • Idaho Springs, CO

    Typical home
    $491,048
    Gross yield

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