ZIP Code · CO

ZIP 80004

Part of Arvada, CO

Pop. 33,700·Jefferson County·109th most expensive ZIP in Colorado

Median rent (all units)

$1,833/mo

Year-over-Year

+1.9%

Month-over-Month

+0.4%

vs US Median

-$99

Reported rents

Stable (Monthly)

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ZIP 80004 · $1,833

More expensive than 51% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

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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

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

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Cheapest month to sign

April. Asking rents in ZIP 80004 usually run 0.7% below trend in April and 0.8% above it in July, about $27 a month apart at today's median. Based on 6 years of data.

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 80004 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in January 2020.

Past year vs. the rest of Colorado

Rent in ZIP 80004 changed +1.9% over the year to September 2026. Across the 155 Colorado ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +1.3%.

Since before the pandemic

Rent in ZIP 80004 is 43.2% higher than in March 2020. Across the US, rent is up 37.3% over the same stretch.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 5 months in a row, and rose in 9 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($103,659) is $2,591 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 3-bedroom ($2,540); a 4-bedroom is $2,830.

Rank in Arvada

1st cheapest of 3 ZIP codes in Arvada.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 80030, 5 miles away, rents for 26% less ($1,355/mo), about $5,700 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 80004. The seasonal pattern compares Zillow’s seasonally adjusted and unadjusted series. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$21,996/yr

At $1,833/mo median

Location

CityArvada

StateCO

CountyJefferson County

Rent Market Meter

Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (1.9% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+1.9% YoY, +0.4% 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

$1,387 → $1,833

up 32.2%

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 32.2% since 2021, going from about $1,387 per month to roughly $1,833 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 11.9 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: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 80004 covers Arvada, CO. The median rent here is $1,833/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,630/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,940/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($103,659/yr), ZIP 80004 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.9% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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 $73,000/year (about $35/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,833/mo in ZIP 80004. The local median household income is $103,659/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 80004?

Rent in ZIP 80004 has risen 1.9% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in January 2020.

When is the cheapest time to rent in ZIP 80004?

Asking rents in ZIP 80004 are usually lowest in April, about 0.7% below their yearly trend, and highest in July, about 0.8% above it. At today's median that is a gap of roughly $27 a month. This pattern comes from 6 years of Zillow rent data.

How does ZIP 80004 compare to other ZIPs in Colorado?

ZIP 80004 is in the middle among Colorado ZIP codes for rent, ranking #109 of 168 at $1,833/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 80004 changed +1.9%, against a typical +1.3% across the 155 Colorado ZIP codes Zillow tracks.