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ZIP 80020

Pop. 54,201·Broomfield County·64th most expensive ZIP in Colorado
Median rent (all units)
$2,087/mo
Year-over-Year
+2.3%
Month-over-Month
+2.9%
vs US Median
+$122
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ZIP 80020 · $2,087
More expensive than 65% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,860
1 BR
$1,980
2 BR
$2,360
3 BR
$3,090
4 BR+
$3,440
Research median
$2,360/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$25,044/yr
At $2,087/mo median
Location
StateCO
CountyBroomfield County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 2.3% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+2.3% YoY, +2.9% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 80020 (Broomfield, CO) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 54.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
54,201
Median income
$117,243
Median age
37.7
Renters
33.3%
Age distribution
20.7%
24.5%
27%
12.2%
15.6%
Under 1820.7%
18–3424.5%
35–5427%
55–6412.2%
65+15.6%
Gender
51.1%
48.9%
Male51.1%
Female48.9%
Race & ethnicity
74.6%
17.4%
White74.6%
Black1.3%
Hispanic17.4%
Asian5.6%
Other1.2%
Education (25+)
14.9%
26.1%
54.4%
No HS diploma4.6%
HS diploma14.9%
Some college26.1%
Bachelor's+54.4%
Housing tenure
66.7%
33.3%
Owner66.7%
Renter33.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 80020 in Broomfield, CO has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,701 → $2,087
up 22.7%
Income
$103,204 → $117,243
up 13.6%
Population
53,210 → 54,201
up 1.9%
Renter share
30.8% → 33.3%
+2.5 pts
Bachelor's+
51.6% → 54.4%
+2.8 pts
Median age
38.4 → 37.7
-0.7 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 80020 in Broomfield, CO has shifted from $1,701 to $2,087, up 22.7% since 2021. Median household income climbed from $103,204 to $117,243 between 2021 and 2024, a 13.6% shift. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 80020 in Broomfield, CO adding about 991 residents over the five-year window, up 1.9% on net. The renter share has risen from 30.8% to 33.3%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 51.6% to 54.4% across the same window. Taken together, the five-year picture in ZIP 80020 in Broomfield, CO reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 80020 covers Broomfield, CO. The median rent here is $2,087/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,980/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,360/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($117,243/yr), ZIP 80020 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.3% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 80020?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 80020 (Broomfield, CO) is $2,087. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 80020 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 80020's median rent of $2,087/mo is $122 (6%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 80020 compare to other ZIPs in Colorado?

ZIP 80020 falls in the middle range for Colorado, ranking #64 out of 166 ZIPs at $2,087/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 80020?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $83,000/year (~$40/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,087/mo in ZIP 80020. The local median household income is $117,243/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 80020?

Rent in ZIP 80020 has increased 2.3% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 80020 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 80020 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,087/mo, rent takes approximately 21% of the local median household income ($117,243/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 80020 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 80020 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 33.3% of ZIP 80020 households are renters, while 66.7% are owner-occupied. ZIP 80020 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 80020 compare to the rest of Broomfield?

ZIP 80020 is pricier than Broomfield as a whole. At $2,087/mo, it's $52 above the Broomfield citywide median of $2,035/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 80020 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 80020 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
21%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,087/mo, rent takes ~21% of ZIP 80020's median household income ($117,243/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 80020 21%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.4%
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