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ZIP 80003

Pop. 35,976·Jefferson County·135th most expensive ZIP in Colorado
Median rent (all units)
$1,665/mo
Year-over-Year
-2.3%
Month-over-Month
-4.3%
vs US Median
-$300
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ZIP 80003 · $1,665
More affordable than 61% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,540
1 BR
$1,650
2 BR
$1,960
3 BR
$2,570
4 BR+
$2,860
Research median
$1,960/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
$19,980/yr
At $1,665/mo median
Location
StateCO
CountyJefferson County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 2.3% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-2.3% YoY, -4.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 80003 (Westminster, CO) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 35.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
35,976
Median income
$91,464
Median age
37.4
Renters
29.9%
Age distribution
21.6%
23.7%
29.4%
14.9%
Under 1821.6%
18–3423.7%
35–5429.4%
55–6410.4%
65+14.9%
Gender
49.6%
50.4%
Male49.6%
Female50.4%
Race & ethnicity
68.6%
29.6%
White68.6%
Black1.1%
Hispanic29.6%
Asian3.4%
Education (25+)
28.5%
28.3%
35.7%
No HS diploma7.5%
HS diploma28.5%
Some college28.3%
Bachelor's+35.7%
Housing tenure
70.1%
29.9%
Owner70.1%
Renter29.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 80003 in Westminster, CO has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,425 → $1,665
up 16.8%
Income
$73,045 → $91,464
up 25.2%
Population
36,790 → 35,976
down 2.2%
Renter share
31.1% → 29.9%
-1.2 pts
Bachelor's+
31.2% → 35.7%
+4.5 pts
Median age
36.3 → 37.4
+1.1 yrs

Compared with 2021, rent in ZIP 80003 in Westminster, CO has climbed by $240 per month, settling near $1,665 after starting the period at $1,425. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 80003 in Westminster, CO now reports about $91,464, up from $73,045 in 2021. Income growth outran rent by about 8.4 percentage points, easing the affordability math somewhat compared with 2021. Headcount in the area went from 36,790 to 35,976 between 2021 and 2024, a 2.2% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 31.2% to 35.7%. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 80003 in Westminster, CO reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 80003 covers Westminster, CO. The median rent here is $1,665/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,650/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,960/mo.

At 22% of local median household income ($91,464/yr), ZIP 80003 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 2.3% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 80003?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 80003 (Westminster, CO) is $1,665. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 80003 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 80003's median rent of $1,665/mo is $300 (15%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 80003 compare to other ZIPs in Colorado?

ZIP 80003 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Colorado, ranking #135 out of 166 ZIPs at $1,665/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 80003?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $67,000/year (~$32/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,665/mo in ZIP 80003. The local median household income is $91,464/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 80003?

Rent in ZIP 80003 has decreased 2.3% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 80003 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 80003 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,665/mo, rent takes approximately 22% of the local median household income ($91,464/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 80003 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 80003 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 29.9% of ZIP 80003 households are renters, while 70.1% are owner-occupied. ZIP 80003 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 80003 compare to the rest of Westminster?

ZIP 80003 is more affordable than Westminster overall. At $1,665/mo, it's $214 below the Westminster citywide median of $1,879/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 80003 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 80003 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
22%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,665/mo, rent takes ~22% of ZIP 80003's median household income ($91,464/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 80003 22%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.4%
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