Private Schools Market: ZIP 80528
Opportunity Score
87
/ 100
Excellent
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 80528 is an urban area with moderate foot traffic. with a population of 24,233 and household incomes well above the national median ($122,133).
Area Profile
24,233
Population
$122,133
Median Income
+64% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
12.0/20
Foot Traffic
Walkable
Median Age: 34.6 —
mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.
College-Educated: 38.2% —
balanced market for quality & value.
Competition
Private Schools and related businesses in ZIP 80528.
5
Child Care Centers
2.1 per 10K residents
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$2,030
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,906
Median Gross Rent
$650 K
Median Home Value
7
Bank Branches
$1.1 M 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 $122,133. That gives you pricing room most markets don't offer. Don't underprice.
Quick Facts
- Area Type
- Urban
- Foot Traffic
- Walkable
- Related Businesses
- 5
- Bank Branches
- 7
vs. National Average
Median Income
+64% vs. $74,580
Walkability
+1.5 pts vs. national avg
Nearby Markets
80525
3.2 mi
Pop: 55,541
$93,349
Walk: 12.9
80547
3.3 mi
Pop: 8,040
$171,971
80550
7.3 mi
Pop: 44,224
$121,487
Walk: 8.1
80526
8.7 mi
Pop: 44,423
$89,098
Walk: 12.3
80524
10.3 mi
Pop: 39,111
$84,440
Walk: 12.4
80521
10.7 mi
Pop: 38,217
$52,679
Walk: 12.6
80546
10.9 mi
Pop: 171
80534
12.4 mi
Pop: 19,696
$132,320
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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