Question 1

Is 80239 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 80239 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 80239 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 80239?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 80239 has a school score of 100/100, based on NCES EdFacts math and reading proficiency data for public schools in and near ZIP 80239. 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, 80239 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 80239?

Accepted Answer

The median home sale price in 80239 is approximately $430K, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. This places 80239 near the metro median for comparable neighborhoods. Median rent in 80239 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 80239 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 80239 has an overall NeighborScore of 69/100, 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 69/100, 80239 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 80239

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School	Grades	Students	Math ↓	Reading
John H. Amesse Elementary	PK–05	—	—	—
McGlone Academy	PK–08	—	—	—
Maxwell Elementary School	PK–05	—	—	—
Marie L. Greenwood Academy	PK–08	—	—	—
Lena Archuleta Elementary School	01–05	—	—	—
Farrell B. Howell ECE-8 School	PK–08	—	—	—
Barney Ford Elementary School	PK–05	—	—	—
Escalante-Biggs Academy	PK–KG	—	—	—
Oakland Elementary	PK–05	—	—	—
Northeast Early College	09–12	—	—	—
Montbello High School	09–12	—	—	—
Rocky Mountain Prep Noel	06–08	—	—	—
Monarch Montessori	KG–05	—	—	—
Academy 360	PK–05	—	—	—
DSST: Conservatory Green High School	09–12	—	—	—
DSST: Elevate Northeast Middle School	06–08	—	—	—
DSST: Elevate Northeast High School	09–12	—	—	—
Montbello Middle School	06–08	—	—	—