Name: Zip Code 80223
Address: Denver, CO

About the neighborhood

Zip Code 80223 offers a peaceful atmosphere with minimal noise from nearby highways and railway lines. The neighborhood provides a variety of housing options, including single detached homes and spacious apartment buildings, with sizes ranging from lofts to properties with four or more bedrooms. Approximately 20 well-distributed green spaces, such as -1 and Godsman Park, offer plentiful opportunities for relaxation and outdoor recreation. Residents benefit from convenient access to numerous grocery stores and around ten cafes along Mississippi Avenue. Commuting is facilitated by rapid transit stations with connections to major routes, and cycling is supported by good bicycle infrastructure. Bus service is well-accessible near most homes.

Characteristics

Transportation

Commuting by bicycle is easy in Zip Code 80223. This area is also fairly suitable for those who like to travel as pedestrians; many daily needs are convenient to carry out without the use of a car, and various businesses are rather close by. Getting around by public transit is challenging in this area. Nonetheless, commuters profit from various rapid transit stations on the 18th / Calif - Littleton / Mineral, 18th / Calif - Florida, Union Station - Ridgegate and Union Sta-Jeff Cty Govt Ctr / Golden. Residents benefit from approximately 20 bus lines, and most homes are very close to a bus stop. On the other hand, cars are a fairly good transportation option in Zip Code 80223. It is convenient to park, and many houses for sale are a rather short car ride from the nearest highway, such as US Hwy 87.

Services

It is a rather short distance to get to both primary and secondary schools from anywhere in Zip Code 80223. Apart from public schools, there are private elementary and secondary schools. As far as food is concerned, it is frequently practical for house buyers in this postal code to do groceries without a vehicle. Mississippi Avenue is among the best streets for food stores. Furthermore, there is typically a restaurant or cafe in close proximity. Residents benefit from a fair number of clothing stores within a short distance.

Character

Zip Code 80223 is a "jack-of-all-trades" when it comes to the feel of this area. The noise levels in Zip Code 80223 are very low, as the streets tend to be very peaceful around US Hwy 85, US Hwy 87 or one of the railway lines. However, public green spaces, including West-Bar-Val Wood Park and Vanderbilt Park, are very well-distributed and there are over 100 of them nearby for residents to explore, making it easy to get to them. Lastly, although this area is not known for its lively ambience, with its over 50 nightlife venues, there are options for nighttime activities.

Car friendly7.6

Good access to freeways and/or major arteries, with a low chance of parking problems

Cycling friendly6.8

Suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly5.8

Some pedestrian-oriented shops within walking distance. Meeting daily needs on foot is occasionally practical

Transit friendly3.8

Transit is available for some trips

Restaurants7.8

Wide variety of restaurants within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Groceries7.4

Wide variety of groceries within a short drive, including some within walking distance