Home › ZIP 80118

Veterinary Practices Market: ZIP 80118

Opportunity Score

73 / 100 Good

Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.

Market Summary

ZIP 80118 is an urban area with low foot traffic. with a population of 5,950 and household incomes well above the national median ($153,368).

5,950

Population

$153,368

Median Income

+106% vs. national

Urban

Area Type

4.2/20

Foot Traffic

Very Car-Dependent

Median Age: 53.9 — older demographic, may prefer sit-down options.

College-Educated: 48.7% — strong appetite for artisan/specialty food.

Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.

$2,650

2BR Fair Market Rent

$2,457

Median Gross Rent

$830 K

Median Home Value

A veterinary practice costs $500K-$1.5M to start from scratch. Most new vets buy into existing practices or start mobile to reduce overhead.
DEA registration, state veterinary license, and controlled substance permits all take time. Start applications 6 months before your target opening.
Pet ownership rates vary by ZIP. Suburban areas with single-family homes consistently outperform dense urban cores for vet visit volume.
Emergency and after-hours services command 2-3x standard pricing. Even offering limited emergency hours gives you a revenue edge in most markets.
The median income here is $153,368. That gives you pricing room most markets don't offer. Don't underprice.