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ZIP 80021

Pop. 36,555·Jefferson County·100th most expensive ZIP in Colorado
Median rent (all units)
$1,931/mo
Year-over-Year
+3.6%
Month-over-Month
+3.3%
vs US Median
-$34
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ZIP 80021 · $1,931
More expensive than 57% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,421
1 BR
$1,515
2 BR
$1,805
3 BR
$2,363
4 BR+
$2,632
Research median
$1,805/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
$23,172/yr
At $1,931/mo median
Location
StateCO
CountyJefferson County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 3.6% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+3.6% YoY, +3.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 80021 (Westminster, CO) is roughly split between renters and owners, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income above the national average, 54.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
36,555
Median income
$110,038
Median age
36.6
Renters
50.4%
Age distribution
14.1%
33%
26.4%
12.4%
14.1%
Under 1814.1%
18–3433%
35–5426.4%
55–6412.4%
65+14.1%
Gender
48.8%
51.2%
Male48.8%
Female51.2%
Race & ethnicity
78.2%
14.2%
White78.2%
Black1.2%
Hispanic14.2%
Asian5.1%
Other1.4%
Education (25+)
14.3%
28.6%
54.8%
No HS diploma2.4%
HS diploma14.3%
Some college28.6%
Bachelor's+54.8%
Housing tenure
49.6%
50.4%
Owner49.6%
Renter50.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 80021 in Westminster, CO has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,611 → $1,931
up 19.9%
Income
$86,665 → $110,038
up 27.0%
Population
35,337 → 36,555
up 3.4%
Renter share
46.5% → 50.4%
+3.9 pts
Bachelor's+
48.7% → 54.8%
+6.1 pts

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 80021 in Westminster, CO paid around $1,611 a month. That figure now sits near $1,931, up 19.9% from the 2021 baseline. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 80021 in Westminster, CO now reports about $110,038, up from $86,665 in 2021. With wages climbing faster than rent over the same window, renters here have a bit more breathing room than they did five years back. Census counts show ZIP 80021 in Westminster, CO adding about 1,218 residents over the five-year window, up 3.4% on net. The renter share has risen from 46.5% to 50.4%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 48.7% to 54.8% across the same window. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 80021 in Westminster, CO reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 80021 covers Westminster, CO. The median rent here is $1,931/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,515/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,805/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($110,038/yr), ZIP 80021 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.6% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 80021?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 80021 (Westminster, CO) is $1,931. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 80021 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 80021's median rent of $1,931/mo is $34 (2%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 80021 compare to other ZIPs in Colorado?

ZIP 80021 falls in the middle range for Colorado, ranking #100 out of 166 ZIPs at $1,931/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 80021?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $77,000/year (~$37/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,931/mo in ZIP 80021. The local median household income is $110,038/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 80021?

Rent in ZIP 80021 has increased 3.6% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 80021 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 80021 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,931/mo, rent takes approximately 21% of the local median household income ($110,038/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 80021 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 80021 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 50.4% of ZIP 80021 households are renters, while 49.6% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 80021 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 80021 compare to the rest of Westminster?

ZIP 80021 is pricier than Westminster as a whole. At $1,931/mo, it's $52 above the Westminster citywide median of $1,879/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 80021 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 80021 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
21%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,931/mo, rent takes ~21% of ZIP 80021's median household income ($110,038/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 80021 21%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.4%
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