Question 1

Is 80204 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 80204 in Denver has a crime score of 50/100, which is roughly average for the region. Reported incidents per 1,000 residents track close to the Denver city median. Both violent and property crime fall within the expected range for an urban ZIP code. Reviewing the Full Crime Report for 80204 and checking the local police department's crime mapping tool for current incident patterns before making decisions is recommended.

Question 2

What are the best schools near 80204?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 80204 has a school score of 100/100, based on NCES EdFacts math and reading proficiency data for public schools in and near ZIP 80204. Schools in this area perform significantly above state averages — proficiency rates consistently outpace both the city and national benchmarks. For families prioritizing public school quality, 80204 ranks among the stronger ZIP codes in Denver. Scores reflect SY 2020-21 EdFacts assessment data; individual school performance may vary, and reviewing each school's most recent state report card is recommended.

Question 3

What is the average home price in 80204?

Accepted Answer

The median home sale price in 80204 is approximately $535K, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. This places 80204 near the metro median for comparable neighborhoods. Median rent in 80204 is available in the Full Market Report. Prices fluctuate with market conditions; Zillow data reflects trailing sale prices, not current listing prices.

Question 4

Is 80204 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 80204 has an overall NeighborScore of 67/100, placing it in the moderate range for Denver. The score combines crime rate (40% weight), school quality (35%), and relative property value (25%), each normalized to the metro area. At 67/100, 80204 scores similarly to the middle tier of Denver neighborhoods — neither among the strongest nor the weakest performers. Individual priorities (commute, school age, budget) should guide how much weight you give this composite vs. the component scores.

Denver — ZIP 80204

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School	Grades	Students	Math ↓	Reading
Cheltenham Elementary School	PK–05	—	—	—
Colfax Elementary School	PK–05	—	—	—
Cowell Elementary School	PK–05	—	—	—
Eagleton Elementary School	PK–05	—	—	—
Denver Center for International Studies	06–12	—	—	—
Girls Athletic Leadership School Middle School	06–08	—	—	—
Center for Talent Development at Greenlee	PK–05	—	—	—
Lake Middle School	06–08	—	—	—
West Middle School	06–08	—	—	—
West High School	09–12	—	—	—
Girls Athletic Leadership School High School	09–12	—	—	—