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ZIP Code 80238

Denver, Colorado

ZCTA 80238

Juniper

ZIP Code 80238 is in the lowest 31% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the highest 2% nationally for median income. And it sits in the highest 6% nationally for median rent.

Median Income

$180,940

Higher than 98% of U.S. ZIP codes
Home Price vs Incomeyears of income to buy a typical home

4.6×

Higher than 80% of U.S. ZIP codes
FEMA Risk Score0–100; 0 = lowest modelled risk, 100 = highest, vs places of the same type

50.2

Lower than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes

The boundary of ZIP Code 80238, in Denver, Colorado.

The basics

Total Population

30,575

Median Age

36

Population Density

4,501.52

Home values & property tax

Median Property Tax

$6,088

Property Tax Rateyearly tax as a share of home value

0.73%

Cost of living & affordability

Median Rent

$2,176

Higher than 94% of U.S. ZIP codes

Home prices & appreciation

Pandemic Price Run-Up2019–20 low → 2022–23 peak

24%

2008 Crash: Peak-to-Trough Drophow far prices fell, 2007 → 2011

6.3%

Climate & weather

Summer Avg High (°F)

87.4

Winter Avg Low (°F)

18.2

Avg Temperature (°F)

51.3

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

42.2

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

155.7

Annual Precipitation (in)

15.4

Annual Snowfall (in)

49

Flood & disaster risk

FEMA Risk Score0–100; 0 = lowest modelled risk, 100 = highest, vs places of the same type

50.2

Lower than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes

The full report

Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Climate

  • Environment & Risk

ZIP Code 80238: frequently asked questions

How much is property tax in ZIP Code 80238?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 80238 is $6,088, an effective rate of 0.73% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 80238 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 80238 cost about 4.6× the median household income, higher than 80% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 80238?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 80238 is $2,176 a month, higher than 94% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How many people live in ZIP Code 80238?
ZIP Code 80238 has a population of 30,575, about 4,501.52 people per square mile, per the U.S. Census American Community Survey. The median age is 36.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 80238?
ZIP Code 80238 averages 51.3°F year-round, summer highs near 87.4°F, winter lows around 18.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 49 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 80238 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 80238's FEMA National Risk Index score is 50.2 (lower than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hail.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), EPA. Explore the map →

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