Private Schools Market: ZIP 80128
Opportunity Score
80
/ 100
Excellent
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 80128 is an urban area with low foot traffic. with a population of 36,859 and household incomes well above the national median ($119,827).
Area Profile
36,859
Population
$119,827
Median Income
+61% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
8.3/20
Foot Traffic
Car-Dependent
Median Age: 39.7 —
mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.
College-Educated: 34.1% —
balanced market for quality & value.
Competition
Private Schools and related businesses in ZIP 80128.
5
Child Care Centers
1.4 per 10K residents
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$2,350
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,934
Median Gross Rent
$550 K
Median Home Value
5
Bank Branches
$710 K deposits
Tips for Starting a Private School Business in Colorado
- Accreditation takes 2-3 years but determines whether your tuition qualifies for tax credits and whether colleges recognize your diplomas.
- Your first 50 students are the hardest. Most private schools break even around 80-120 students. Plan for 2-3 years of operating losses.
- Facility costs dominate. Leasing a church or community center cuts your startup cost by 60-80% vs. building or buying.
- Teacher salaries run 15-30% below public school equivalents. You'll attract mission-driven educators, but benefits and culture have to compensate.
- The median income here is $119,827. That gives you pricing room most markets don't offer. Don't underprice.
Quick Facts
- Area Type
- Urban
- Foot Traffic
- Car-Dependent
- Related Businesses
- 5
- Bank Branches
- 5
vs. National Average
Median Income
+61% vs. $74,580
Walkability
-2.2 pts vs. national avg
Nearby Markets
80123
3.9 mi
Pop: 45,364
$106,731
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80129
4.8 mi
Pop: 29,495
$136,915
Walk: 11.6
80120
5.2 mi
Pop: 29,992
$91,162
Walk: 12.3
80125
5.3 mi
Pop: 13,876
$167,874
Walk: 7.2
80235
6.0 mi
Pop: 8,374
$69,588
Walk: 10.7
80127
6.2 mi
Pop: 43,826
$137,753
Walk: 11.4
80236
6.8 mi
Pop: 17,207
$83,543
Walk: 12.7
80227
7.4 mi
Pop: 34,946
$88,796
Walk: 11.6
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About This Data
Data sources
U.S. Census Bureau (ACS, ZBP) · HUD Fair Market Rents · EPA Walkability Index · USDA RUCA · IRS SOI · FDIC Summary of Deposits