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ZIP 80221 — Denver
The 80221 housing market remains stable with moderate price appreciation driven by limited inventory and steady demand. While affordability remains a challenge for some, the area's strategic location continues to attract buyers seeking value near the Denver metro core.
This ZIP is well-suited for working-class families and commuters who prioritize proximity to Denver's employment centers without the premium price tag of the city core. It also attracts investors looking for stable rental demand in a developing suburban corridor.
Median prices moved up 2.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 28 days on market with 3.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
18% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.8% · poverty 11.5% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 8.8%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 8.6%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 80221
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Crime rates in the 80221 area are generally consistent with regional averages for the Denver-metro northern suburbs, with property crime being the primary concern. Local law enforcement maintains active community outreach programs to address neighborhood safety trends.
Schools serving the area are primarily part of the Adams 12 Five Star Schools district, which offers a mix of traditional and magnet programs. Performance ratings vary significantly by individual campus, requiring parents to review specific school report cards.
The area is primarily at low risk for wildfires but faces standard regional risks for severe thunderstorms and hail. Flood risk is localized to specific drainage basins near Clear Creek.
The area benefits from proximity to major industrial and logistics hubs along the I-25 and I-76 corridors. Ongoing redevelopment of older commercial sites into mixed-use residential space continues to drive local economic momentum.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Colorado) — Statutory Agricultural Land Reclassification and Improvement Valuation: Under C.R.S. § 39-1-102(1.6)(a)(I), up to two acres of land directly underlying a residential improvement on agricultural parcels are segregated and assessed at residential rates (6.80% / 7. State (Colorado) — Senior and Disabled Veteran Property Tax Homestead Exemption: Exempts 50% of the first $200,000 of actual market value of the qualifying primary residential parcel from property taxation (a maximum actual value deduction of $100,000). State (Colorado) — Colorado Split Residential Property Tax Assessment Rate Structure: Imposes annual ad valorem property taxes determined using a bifurcated assessment rate system. Assessed Value = Actual (Market) Value × Assessment Rate. Beginning for tax years 2025/2026, residential property is assessed at 6.
Residents have direct access to I-25 and I-76, providing a 15-20 minute commute to downtown Denver. Public transit options include regional bus routes and proximity to light rail stations in neighboring areas.
The area features several community parks and is near the Clear Creek Trail system, which offers extensive biking and walking paths. Shopping and dining options are concentrated along Federal Boulevard and nearby retail centers.
The rental market is characterized by steady demand from commuters and families, with a mix of single-family rentals and apartment complexes. Vacancy rates remain low due to the area's affordability relative to central Denver.
The local economy is anchored by logistics, light manufacturing, and retail services. Proximity to the Denver metro area allows for a diverse employment base.
The area is served by major highway corridors including I-25 and I-76, facilitating regional travel. Public transit is primarily bus-based with limited rail access.
Development is focused on urban renewal and the conversion of underutilized commercial land into residential or mixed-use properties.
The Adams County Assessor's office conducts biennial reappraisals to determine property values for tax purposes.
Parcels are subject to various special districts including school districts, fire protection districts, and water/sanitation districts.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional hail and wind risk, with most carriers requiring standard coverage for these perils.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov using ZCTA 80221 profile.
A major regional trail system providing extensive outdoor recreation.
A large regional water park located in the vicinity.
A primary commercial artery with diverse local dining and retail.
Key-figure check: median price corroborated by the published ten-year series (2025) (within 12.5%).
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Awaiting measured history — this chart renders once enough refresh-cycle reads accumulate (a one-point series is not a trend).
Awaiting measured history — this chart renders once enough refresh-cycle reads accumulate (a one-point series is not a trend).
Awaiting measured history — this chart renders once enough refresh-cycle reads accumulate (a one-point series is not a trend).
Awaiting measured history — this chart renders once enough refresh-cycle reads accumulate (a one-point series is not a trend).
Awaiting measured history — this chart renders once enough refresh-cycle reads accumulate (a one-point series is not a trend).
Awaiting measured history — this chart renders once enough refresh-cycle reads accumulate (a one-point series is not a trend).
Awaiting measured history — this chart renders once enough refresh-cycle reads accumulate (a one-point series is not a trend).
Awaiting measured history — this chart renders once enough refresh-cycle reads accumulate (a one-point series is not a trend).
Standard trend model — solid = measured history · dashed = projection anchored at each line's last measured point, following that series' trailing pace (CAGR capped ±12%/yr) or trailing mean · projections are estimates, not measured reads · every charted series runs the standard 5-year historical window with a 1-year forecast, trimmed from the full retained ledger — the forecast always extends into the future year (a lagging ledger bridges to it) and stops there on purpose: authoritative, not wizardry · every price line is county-assessed value from the district CAD — the tier's same-parcel assessment roll-up on the momentum tile, the assessed trajectory in raw dollar levels and as a YoY-chained index (base 100), and the month-over-month pace from nearby comparable sales pooled from the research track; a tier without comps yet keeps its pace story with the assessed trend. Inventory, liquidity, price-cut and foreclosure lines run on the platform's own measured series.
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