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ZIP 80002

Part of Arvada, CO
Pop. 21,270·Jefferson County·63rd most expensive ZIP in Colorado
Median rent (all units)
$2,103/mo
Year-over-Year
+1.6%
Month-over-Month
+0.3%
vs US Median
+$138
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ZIP 80002 · $2,103
More expensive than 66% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,520
1 BR
$1,620
2 BR
$1,930
3 BR
$2,530
4 BR+
$2,820
Research median
$1,930/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$25,236/yr
At $2,103/mo median
Location
CityArvada
StateCO
CountyJefferson County
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Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are climbing (1.6% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+1.6% YoY, +0.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 80002 (Arvada, CO) is roughly split between renters and owners, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income above the national average, 47.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
21,270
Median income
$93,362
Median age
36.4
Renters
50.4%
Age distribution
15.9%
31.5%
26.6%
12.3%
13.7%
Under 1815.9%
18–3431.5%
35–5426.6%
55–6412.3%
65+13.7%
Gender
48.1%
51.9%
Male48.1%
Female51.9%
Race & ethnicity
73.1%
26.8%
White73.1%
Black0.6%
Hispanic26.8%
Asian1.9%
Education (25+)
19.5%
22.4%
47.7%
No HS diploma10.4%
HS diploma19.5%
Some college22.4%
Bachelor's+47.7%
Housing tenure
49.6%
50.4%
Owner49.6%
Renter50.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 80002 in Arvada, CO has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,713 → $2,103
up 22.8%
Income
$77,893 → $93,362
up 19.9%
Population
19,724 → 21,270
up 7.8%
Renter share
47.1% → 50.4%
+3.3 pts
Bachelor's+
39.1% → 47.7%
+8.6 pts

The median rent in ZIP 80002 in Arvada, CO stood at $1,713 in 2021 and currently runs about $2,103, reflecting a 22.8% increase over the period. Census figures show median household income at $93,362 today, compared with $77,893 five years earlier. The population has grown by 7.8% since 2021, moving from about 19,724 residents to roughly 21,270. Renters now make up 50.4% of households, compared with 47.1% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 47.7% of adults here, versus 39.1% in 2021. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 80002 covers Arvada, CO. The median rent here is $2,103/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,620/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,930/mo.

At 27% of local median household income ($93,362/yr), ZIP 80002 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.6% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 80002?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 80002 (Arvada, CO) is $2,103. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 80002 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 80002's median rent of $2,103/mo is $138 (7%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 80002 compare to other ZIPs in Colorado?

ZIP 80002 falls in the middle range for Colorado, ranking #63 out of 166 ZIPs at $2,103/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 80002?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $84,000/year (~$40/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,103/mo in ZIP 80002. The local median household income is $93,362/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 80002?

Rent in ZIP 80002 has increased 1.6% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 80002 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 80002 is considered affordable for renters. At $2,103/mo, rent takes approximately 27% of the local median household income ($93,362/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 80002 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 80002 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 50.4% of ZIP 80002 households are renters, while 49.6% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 80002 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 80002 compare to the rest of Arvada?

ZIP 80002 is pricier than Arvada as a whole. At $2,103/mo, it's $9 above the Arvada citywide median of $2,094/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 80002 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 80002 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
27%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,103/mo, rent takes ~27% of ZIP 80002's median household income ($93,362/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 80002 27%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.4%
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