What are the best cities for a franchise in Colorado?

The top-rated areas for franchises in Colorado are ZIP 80210 (score: 100/100), ZIP 80209 (score: 100/100), ZIP 80908 (score: 100/100). Rankings are based on walkability, median household income, population density, and existing business competition.

What makes a good franchise location?

A strong franchise location combines high foot traffic (walkability), solid median income (customer spending power), sufficient population density, and manageable competition. Our opportunity score weighs all four factors on a 0–100 scale.

How does Colorado compare to other states for franchises?

Colorado averages 100/100 across 20 scored ZIP codes — rated a excellent market. Scores factor in walkability, income, population, and competition.

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Best Cities for Franchise Costs in Colorado

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Top 20 ZIP codes ranked by opportunity score. Score combines walkability (foot traffic), population density, median income, and franchise businesses competition.

The top markets here average $140,953 in household income. ZIP 80210 leads at 100, $120,156 median income, zero existing franchise businesses.

80–100 Excellent 60–79 Good 40–59 Fair <40 Challenging

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#	ZIP Code	Score	Walkability	Median Income
#1	ZIP 80210 Pop. 39 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$120,156
#2	ZIP 80209 Pop. 27 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$118,759
#3	ZIP 80908 Pop. 23 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$136,117
#4	ZIP 80913 Pop. 6.9 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	—
#5	ZIP 80138 Pop. 36 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$142,397
#6	ZIP 80135 Pop. 4.3 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$147,500
#7	ZIP 80134 Pop. 78 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$142,162
#8	ZIP 80132 Pop. 29 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$155,176
#9	ZIP 80921 Pop. 25 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$143,996
#10	ZIP 80130 Pop. 25 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$155,117
#11	ZIP 80129 Pop. 29 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$136,915
#12	ZIP 80128 Pop. 37 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$119,827
#13	ZIP 80127 Pop. 44 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$137,753
#14	ZIP 80126 Pop. 44 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$166,501
#15	ZIP 80125 Pop. 14 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$167,874
#16	ZIP 80124 Pop. 22 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$126,775
#17	ZIP 80122 Pop. 32 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$120,181
#18	ZIP 80121 Pop. 18 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$136,287
#19	ZIP 80118 Pop. 6 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$153,368
#20	ZIP 80116 Pop. 5.4 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$151,250

Data updated March 2026. Sources: Census Bureau ACS 2023, USDA National Walkability Index 2021, County Business Patterns 2022.

What the Data Shows

Opportunity is spread across Colorado, not locked in one metro. The top ZIPs average $140,953 in household income. The common thread: franchise demand that outpaces supply. These markets have room.

How to Use This Table

Click any ZIP for a full breakdown: demographics, nearby competition, and walkability score. The opportunity score weights income, foot traffic, and competition equally. If your concept skews upscale, sort by Income. If lunch crowds matter more, sort by Walkability.

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