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ZIP 80004

Part of Arvada, CO
Pop. 33,700·Jefferson County·74th most expensive ZIP in Colorado
Median rent (all units)
$2,026/mo
Year-over-Year
-12.3%
Month-over-Month
+2.6%
vs US Median
+$61
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ZIP 80004 · $2,026
More expensive than 62% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,530
1 BR
$1,630
2 BR
$1,940
3 BR
$2,540
4 BR+
$2,830
Research median
$1,940/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$24,312/yr
At $2,026/mo median
Location
CityArvada
StateCO
CountyJefferson County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 12.3% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-12.3% YoY, +2.6% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 80004 (Arvada, CO) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 44.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
33,700
Median income
$103,659
Median age
43.2
Renters
26.4%
Age distribution
16.7%
20.5%
27.6%
13.6%
21.6%
Under 1816.7%
18–3420.5%
35–5427.6%
55–6413.6%
65+21.6%
Gender
49.8%
50.2%
Male49.8%
Female50.2%
Race & ethnicity
84.1%
12.5%
White84.1%
Black1.6%
Hispanic12.5%
Asian1.2%
Other0.6%
Education (25+)
23.7%
27.3%
44.4%
No HS diploma4.7%
HS diploma23.7%
Some college27.3%
Bachelor's+44.4%
Housing tenure
73.6%
26.4%
Owner73.6%
Renter26.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 80004 in Arvada, CO has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,622 → $2,026
up 24.9%
Income
$86,144 → $103,659
up 20.3%
Population
35,608 → 33,700
down 5.4%
Renter share
28.6% → 26.4%
-2.2 pts
Bachelor's+
38.6% → 44.4%
+5.8 pts
Median age
42.7 → 43.2
+0.5 yrs

Rent in ZIP 80004 in Arvada, CO has increased 24.9% since 2021, going from about $1,622 per month to roughly $2,026 today. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 80004 in Arvada, CO now reports about $103,659, up from $86,144 in 2021. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 4.6 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 35,608 to 33,700 between 2021 and 2024, a 5.4% change. About 26.4% of households rent today, against 28.6% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 38.6% to 44.4%. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 80004 in Arvada, CO reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 80004 covers Arvada, CO. The median rent here is $2,026/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,630/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,940/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($103,659/yr), ZIP 80004 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 12.3% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 80004?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 80004 (Arvada, CO) is $2,026. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 80004 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 80004's median rent of $2,026/mo is $61 (3%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 80004 compare to other ZIPs in Colorado?

ZIP 80004 falls in the middle range for Colorado, ranking #74 out of 166 ZIPs at $2,026/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 80004?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $81,000/year (~$39/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,026/mo in ZIP 80004. The local median household income is $103,659/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 80004?

Rent in ZIP 80004 has decreased 12.3% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 80004 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 80004 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,026/mo, rent takes approximately 23% of the local median household income ($103,659/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 80004 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 80004 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 26.4% of ZIP 80004 households are renters, while 73.6% are owner-occupied. ZIP 80004 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 80004 compare to the rest of Arvada?

ZIP 80004 is more affordable than Arvada overall. At $2,026/mo, it's $68 below the Arvada citywide median of $2,094/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 80004 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 80004 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
23%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,026/mo, rent takes ~23% of ZIP 80004's median household income ($103,659/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 80004 23%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.4%
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