ZIP Code · CO

ZIP 80005

Part of Arvada, CO

Pop. 28,459·Jefferson County·24th most expensive ZIP in Colorado

Median rent (all units)

$2,547/mo

Year-over-Year

+4.7%

Month-over-Month

+2.3%

vs US Median

+$615

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ZIP 80005 · $2,547

More expensive than 81% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

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).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 80005 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in February 2023.

Past year vs. the rest of Colorado

Rent in ZIP 80005 changed +4.7% over the year to September 2026. Across the 155 Colorado ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +1.3%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 4 months in a row, and rose in 7 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($136,821) is $3,421 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 3-bedroom ($3,110); a 4-bedroom is $3,470.

Rank in Arvada

3rd cheapest of 3 ZIP codes in Arvada.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 80004, 2 miles away, rents for 28% less ($1,833/mo), about $8,600 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 80005. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$30,564/yr

At $2,547/mo median

Location

CityArvada

StateCO

CountyJefferson County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 4.7% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+4.7% YoY, +2.3% 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

2023 vs 2026

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

Rent

$2,319 → $2,547

up 9.8%

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

Compared with 2023, rent in ZIP 80005 in Arvada, CO has climbed by $228 per month, settling near $2,547 after starting the period at $2,319. 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%. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 80005 in Arvada, CO look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 80005 covers Arvada, CO. The median rent here is $2,547/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,000/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,380/mo.

At 22% of local median household income ($136,821/yr), ZIP 80005 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.7% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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 $102,000/year (about $49/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,547/mo in ZIP 80005. The local median household income is $136,821/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 80005?

Rent in ZIP 80005 has risen 4.7% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in February 2023.

How does ZIP 80005 compare to other ZIPs in Colorado?

ZIP 80005 is one of the pricier among Colorado ZIP codes for rent, ranking #24 of 168 at $2,547/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 80005 changed +4.7%, against a typical +1.3% across the 155 Colorado ZIP codes Zillow tracks.