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U.S. ZIP Code · CO80603

Adams County · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO

Typical home value

$506,539[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-3.6%
5-year / yr
+2.0%
10-year / yr
+5.0%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+78.3%
vs metro
-9.5%
vs state
≈ state median
ZIP 80603 location in CO
Location of ZIP 80603 in CO

Price history

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

The typical home in 80603 is worth $506,539 — 9.5% below the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO median. Over the past year, values have fallen 3.6%. Homes here rent for a typical $2,750 a month — a 6.5% 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
$2,750[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
0.5%[3]
Typical annual tax
$2,703[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
16,811[3]
Median household income
$118,297[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
3
Elementary
2
Middle
0
High
0
  • Meadow Ridge Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–2 · Weld County School District RE-3J

    350 students

  • Lochbuie Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades 3–5 · Weld County School District RE-3J

    231 students

  • Prairie Vista Youth Service Center

    Other · Grades 4–12 · School District 27J

    31 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$32,994

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$2,561
Loan principal$405,231
Down payment$101,308
Total interest paid$516,850

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 ratio1.17
Monthly cost to own$3,207
Monthly rent$2,750

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
33rd percentile[1]
Rental yield
95th percentile[2]
Property tax
60th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 80603?
The typical home in 80603 is worth $506,539, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 80603?
Home values in 80603 are down 3.6% over the past year, and up 2.0% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 80603?
A typical home in 80603 rents for about $2,750 a month, a gross rental yield of 6.5%.
What is the property tax rate in 80603?
The effective property tax rate in 80603 is 0.5% — roughly $2,703 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 80603?
ZIP code 80603 has a population of 16,811 and a median household income of $118,297.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Commerce City, CO

    Typical home
    $508,678
    Gross yield
    5.6%
  • Denver, CO

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

    Typical home
    $510,765
    Gross yield
    5.1%
  • Brighton, CO

    Typical home
    $499,510
    Gross yield
    4.7%
  • Denver, CO

    Typical home
    $498,835
    Gross yield
    3.6%
  • Englewood, CO

    Typical home
    $497,952
    Gross yield
    4.2%

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