Denver County, Colorado
55 ZIP codes · Avg score 65/100 · Grade C · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Denver County: C.
A mixed picture - some signals here are worth your attention.
Based on current EPA data, Denver County's 55 ZIP codes reflect fair but mixed water safety.
How Denver County Compares
How Denver County Compares
Denver County scores 6 points above the Colorado state average (59/100) and 8 points below the national average (73/100).
Data: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score model 4.0.0; EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5, EPA radon zones, EPA AirData Last verified:
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Denver County, Colorado
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 8.7 (asthma 10.3%, diabetes 7.1%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,011, driven primarily by flood
County Health Indicators vs National Average
Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Infrastructure Overview
Modeled area-level indicator, not a failure probability. Sources: Census ACS housing age, EPA DWINS infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,011
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Water Safety Affordability
How much it costs to fix water issues relative to home values in Denver County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Denver County, representing a small fraction of property value.
Remediation includes water filtration, lead abatement, radon mitigation, and flood protection where applicable. Source: Census ACS, EPA SDWIS.
Health Outcomes vs National Average
CDC PLACES data for Denver County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems serving Denver County
8 community water systems serving Denver County.
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Show all 8 water systems
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13 total water systems serve Denver County.
Systems with the most violations in Denver County
4 water systems with recorded EPA violations.
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All ZIP Codes in Denver County
55 ZIP codes tracked in Denver County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 80202 | Denver | 66 | C | 34 | $677K |
| 2 | 80203 | Denver | 66 | C | 34 | $463K |
| 3 | 80204 | Denver | 66 | C | 34 | $580K |
| 4 | 80205 | Denver | 66 | C | 34 | $628K |
| 5 | 80206 | Denver | 66 | C | 34 | $892K |
| 6 | 80207 | Denver | 66 | C | 34 | $662K |
| 7 | 80209 | Denver | 66 | C | 34 | $972K |
| 8 | 80211 | Denver | 66 | C | 34 | $748K |
| 9 | 80212 | Denver | 66 | C | 34 | $705K |
| 10 | 80218 | Denver | 66 | C | 34 | $654K |
| 11 | 80220 | Denver | 66 | C | 34 | $740K |
| 12 | 80224 | Denver | 66 | C | 34 | $565K |
| 13 | 80230 | Denver | 66 | C | 34 | $799K |
| 14 | 80231 | Denver | 66 | C | 34 | $490K |
| 15 | 80237 | Denver | 66 | C | 34 | $587K |
| 16 | 80238 | Denver | 66 | C | 34 | $806K |
| 17 | 80239 | Denver | 66 | C | 34 | $395K |
| 18 | 80247 | Denver | 66 | C | 34 | $295K |
| 19 | 80249 | Denver | 66 | C | 34 | $458K |
| 20 | 80264 | Denver | 66 | C | 34 | — |
| 21 | 80294 | Denver | 66 | C | 34 | — |
| 22 | 80246 | Denver | 65 | C | 35 | $660K |
| 23 | 80210 | Denver | 63 | C | 40 (1 health) | $871K |
| 24 | 80216 | Denver | 63 | C | 43 | $393K |
| 25 | 80219 | Denver | 63 | C | 40 (1 health) | $426K |
| 26 | 80223 | Denver | 63 | C | 40 (1 health) | $498K |
| 27 | 80236 | Denver | 63 | C | 40 (1 health) | $496K |
| 28 | 80201 | Denver | — | — | — | |
| 29 | 80208 | Denver | — | — | — | |
| 30 | 80217 | Denver | — | — | — | |
| 31 | 80243 | Denver | — | — | — | |
| 32 | 80244 | Denver | — | — | — | |
| 33 | 80248 | Denver | — | — | — | |
| 34 | 80250 | Denver | — | — | — | |
| 35 | 80251 | Denver | — | — | — | |
| 36 | 80252 | Denver | — | — | — | |
| 37 | 80256 | Denver | — | — | — | |
| 38 | 80257 | Denver | — | — | — | |
| 39 | 80259 | Denver | — | — | — | |
| 40 | 80261 | Denver | — | — | — | |
| 41 | 80262 | Denver | — | — | — | |
| 42 | 80263 | Denver | — | — | — | |
| 43 | 80265 | Denver | — | — | — | |
| 44 | 80266 | Denver | — | — | 34 | — |
| 45 | 80271 | Denver | — | — | — | |
| 46 | 80273 | Denver | — | — | — | |
| 47 | 80274 | Denver | — | — | — | |
| 48 | 80279 | Denver | — | — | — | |
| 49 | 80280 | Denver | — | — | — | |
| 50 | 80281 | Denver | — | — | — | |
| 51 | 80290 | Denver | — | — | 34 | — |
| 52 | 80291 | Denver | — | — | — | |
| 53 | 80293 | Denver | — | — | — | |
| 54 | 80295 | Denver | — | — | — | |
| 55 | 80299 | Denver | — | — | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Denver County
Four sources - EPA, NSF, FEMA, CDC - drive the match.
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
- Best Radon Test Kits — EPA Radon Zone 1 (highest risk) dominant in county
- Best Sump Pumps — Flood is the top compound risk factor
- Best Mold Test Kits — Flood-driven moisture and mold risk
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Denver County, Colorado
Overview
Denver County in Colorado covers 55 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of C (65/100) across 27 scored records.
29 of 29 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 1 health-based violation appear in the available health breakdown.
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Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- PFAS screening: EPA UCMR 5
- Radon zones: EPA Map of Radon Zones
- Air quality: EPA AirData annual AQI
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.