Question 1

Is 80538 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 80538 in Loveland has a crime score of 50/100, which is roughly average for the region. Reported incidents per 1,000 residents track close to the Loveland city median. Both violent and property crime fall within the expected range for an urban ZIP code. Reviewing the Full Crime Report for 80538 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 80538?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 80538 has a school score of 100/100, based on NCES EdFacts math and reading proficiency data for public schools in and near ZIP 80538. 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, 80538 ranks among the stronger ZIP codes in Loveland. 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 80538?

Accepted Answer

The median home sale price in 80538 is approximately $506K, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. This places 80538 near the metro median for comparable neighborhoods. Median rent in 80538 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 80538 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 80538 has an overall NeighborScore of 68/100, placing it in the moderate range for Loveland. The score combines crime rate (40% weight), school quality (35%), and relative property value (25%), each normalized to the metro area. At 68/100, 80538 scores similarly to the middle tier of Loveland 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.

Loveland — ZIP 80538

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School	Grades	Students	Math ↓	Reading
Bamford Elementary School	PK–05	—	—	—
Peakview Academy at Conrad Ball	PK–08	—	—	—
Big Thompson Elementary School	KG–05	—	—	—
Centennial Elementary School	PK–05	—	—	—
Lincoln Elementary School	PK–05	—	—	—
Loveland High School	09–12	—	—	—
Laurene Edmondson Elementary School	PK–05	—	—	—
Lucile Erwin Middle School	06–08	—	—	—
Thompson Integrated Early Childhood	PK–PK	—	—	—
Ponderosa Elementary	PK–05	—	—	—
High Plains School	PK–08	—	—	—