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ZIP 80005

Part of Arvada, CO
Pop. 28,459·Jefferson County·55th most expensive ZIP in Colorado
Median rent (all units)
$2,217/mo
Year-over-Year
+3.4%
Month-over-Month
-10.5%
vs US Median
+$252
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ZIP 80005 · $2,217
More expensive than 70% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,870
1 BR
$2,000
2 BR
$2,380
3 BR
$3,110
4 BR+
$3,470
Research median
$2,380/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
$26,604/yr
At $2,217/mo median
Location
CityArvada
StateCO
CountyJefferson County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 3.4% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+3.4% YoY, -10.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 80005 (Arvada, CO) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 60.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
28,459
Median income
$136,821
Median age
42.7
Renters
11.8%
Age distribution
20.4%
17.7%
28.7%
12.9%
20.2%
Under 1820.4%
18–3417.7%
35–5428.7%
55–6412.9%
65+20.2%
Gender
49.6%
50.4%
Male49.6%
Female50.4%
Race & ethnicity
85.9%
White85.9%
Black1.2%
Hispanic11.7%
Asian2.2%
Education (25+)
13.7%
23.3%
60.1%
No HS diploma2.9%
HS diploma13.7%
Some college23.3%
Bachelor's+60.1%
Housing tenure
88.2%
Owner88.2%
Renter11.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 80005 in Arvada, CO has changed in 5 years

Income
$122,225 → $136,821
up 11.9%
Population
28,909 → 28,459
down 1.6%
Renter share
12.1% → 11.8%
-0.3 pts
Bachelor's+
53.7% → 60.1%
+6.4 pts
Median age
43.2 → 42.7
-0.5 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $122,225 to $136,821 across the same window, up 11.9% versus 2021. Headcount in the area went from 28,909 to 28,459 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.6% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 53.7% to 60.1%.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 80005 covers Arvada, CO. The median rent here is $2,217/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,000/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,380/mo.

At 19% of local median household income ($136,821/yr), ZIP 80005 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.4% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 80005?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 80005 (Arvada, CO) is $2,217. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 80005 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 80005's median rent of $2,217/mo is $252 (13%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 80005 compare to other ZIPs in Colorado?

ZIP 80005 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Colorado, ranking #55 out of 166 ZIPs tracked at $2,217/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 80005?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $89,000/year (~$43/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,217/mo in ZIP 80005. The local median household income is $136,821/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 80005?

Rent in ZIP 80005 has increased 3.4% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 80005 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 80005 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,217/mo, rent takes approximately 19% of the local median household income ($136,821/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 80005 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 80005 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 11.8% of ZIP 80005 households are renters, while 88.2% are owner-occupied. ZIP 80005 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 80005 compare to the rest of Arvada?

ZIP 80005 is pricier than Arvada as a whole. At $2,217/mo, it's $123 above the Arvada citywide median of $2,094/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 80005 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 80005 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
19%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,217/mo, rent takes ~19% of ZIP 80005's median household income ($136,821/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 80005 19%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.4%
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