ZIP Code 80501

In ZIP code 80501, near Boulder, homes carry a median value of $488,800, yet the county-level effective property tax rate sits at just 0.53%. That combination yields an annual property tax bill well below what many higher-rate counties demand on comparable housing. Households here earn a median of $80,911, with per-capita income at $42,310, so the tax bite stays contained against local earnings. A combined sales tax rate of 2.90% adds little to everyday costs. The result is a market where high home prices coexist with an unusually restrained tax load, easing the squeeze on buyers.