Question 1

Is 80221 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 80221 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 80221 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 80221?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 80221 has a school score of 100/100, based on NCES EdFacts math and reading proficiency data for public schools in and near ZIP 80221. 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, 80221 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 80221?

Accepted Answer

The median home sale price in 80221 is approximately $459K, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. This places 80221 near the metro median for comparable neighborhoods. Median rent in 80221 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 80221 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 80221 has an overall NeighborScore of 68/100, 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 68/100, 80221 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 80221

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School	Grades	Students	Math ↓	Reading
Ricardo Flores Magon Academy	KG–08	—	—	—
Beach Court Elementary School	PK–05	—	—	—
Global Leadership Academy	09–12	—	—	—
Adventure Elementary	PK–06	—	—	—
Global Intermediate Academy	04–08	—	—	—
Global Primary Academy	PK–03	—	—	—
Trailside Academy	PK–08	—	—	—
Mapleton Online	KG–12	—	—	—
Valley View Innovation School	PK–05	—	—	—
Performing Arts School on Broadway	07–12	—	—	—
Federal Heights Elementary School	PK–05	—	—	—
Hillcrest Elementary School	KG–05	—	—	—
North Mor Elementary School	PK–05	—	—	—
North Star Elementary School	PK–05	—	—	—
Northglenn High School	09–12	—	—	—
Metropolitan Arts Academy	PK–08	—	—	—
Fairview PK-8	PK–08	—	—	—
Colorado Sports Leadership Academy	PK–08	—	—	—
Sherrelwood Elementary School	PK–05	—	—	—
Orchard Park Academy	PK–08	—	—	—
Josephine Hodgkins Leadership Academy	PK–08	—	—	—
Early Learning Center at Francis M. Day	PK–PK	—	—	—