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U.S. ZIP Code · CO80602

Adams County · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO

Typical home value

$651,701[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-2.8%
5-year / yr
+2.7%
10-year / yr
+4.7%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+129.4%
vs metro
+16.5%
vs state
+29.8%
ZIP 80602 location in CO
Location of ZIP 80602 in CO

Price history

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

The typical home in 80602 is worth $651,701 — 16.5% above the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO median. Over the past year, values have fallen 2.8%. Homes here rent for a typical $2,892 a month — a 5.3% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 0.7%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
$2,892[2]
Gross yield
5.3%[2]
Cap rate
3.2%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.7%[3]
Typical annual tax
$4,548[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
44,783[3]
Median household income
$151,737[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
9
Elementary
4
Middle
3
High
1
  • Riverdale Ridge High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · School District 27J

    1,636 students

  • Rocky Top Middle School

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Adams 12 Five Star Schools

    1,060 students

  • Rodger Quist Middle School

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · School District 27J

    844 students

  • West Ridge Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · School District 27J

    715 students

  • Shadow Ridge Middle School

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Adams 12 Five Star Schools

    641 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 yield5.3%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)3.2%
Annual rent$34,706

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$3,295
Loan principal$521,360
Down payment$130,340
Total interest paid$664,967

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 ratio1.46
Monthly cost to own$4,219
Monthly rent$2,892

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
56th percentile[1]
Rental yield
88th percentile[2]
Property tax
93rd percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 80602?
The typical home in 80602 is worth $651,701, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 80602?
Home values in 80602 are down 2.8% over the past year, and up 2.7% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 80602?
A typical home in 80602 rents for about $2,892 a month, a gross rental yield of 5.3%.
What is the property tax rate in 80602?
The effective property tax rate in 80602 is 0.7% — roughly $4,548 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 80602?
ZIP code 80602 has a population of 44,783 and a median household income of $151,737.

#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
    $654,145
    Gross yield
    4.8%
  • Lakewood, CO

    Typical home
    $654,153
    Gross yield
    3.3%
  • Cherry Hills Village, CO

    Typical home
    $648,690
    Gross yield
    3.3%
  • Ponderosa Park CDP, CO

    Typical home
    $660,855
    Gross yield
  • Centennial, CO

    Typical home
    $639,434
    Gross yield
    4.3%
  • Castle Rock, CO

    Typical home
    $665,068
    Gross yield
    4.5%

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