Question 1

Is 80401 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 80401 in Golden has a crime score of 50/100, which is roughly average for the region. Reported incidents per 1,000 residents track close to the Golden city median. Both violent and property crime fall within the expected range for an urban ZIP code. Reviewing the Full Crime Report for 80401 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 80401?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 80401 has a school score of 100/100, based on NCES EdFacts math and reading proficiency data for public schools in and near ZIP 80401. 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, 80401 ranks among the stronger ZIP codes in Golden. 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 80401?

Accepted Answer

The median home sale price in 80401 is approximately $842K, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. This places 80401 near the metro median for comparable neighborhoods. Median rent in 80401 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 80401 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 80401 has an overall NeighborScore of 64/100, placing it in the moderate range for Golden. The score combines crime rate (40% weight), school quality (35%), and relative property value (25%), each normalized to the metro area. At 64/100, 80401 scores similarly to the middle tier of Golden 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.

Golden — ZIP 80401

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School	Grades	Students	Math ↓	Reading
Golden View Classical Academy	KG–12	—	—	—
Bell Middle School	06–08	—	—	—
Golden High School	09–12	—	—	—
Kyffin Elementary School	PK–05	—	—	—
Maple Grove Elementary School	PK–05	—	—	—
Ralston Elementary School	KG–05	—	—	—
Welchester Elementary School	PK–05	—	—	—
Shelton Elementary School	PK–05	—	—	—
Manning Options School	06–08	—	—	—
Free Horizon Montessori	PK–08	—	—	—