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ZIP 80026

Pop. 32,701·Boulder County·48th most expensive ZIP in Colorado
Median rent (all units)
$2,266/mo
Year-over-Year
+12.8%
Month-over-Month
-1.3%
vs US Median
+$301
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ZIP 80026 · $2,266
More expensive than 72% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,620
1 BR
$1,880
2 BR
$2,220
3 BR
$2,950
4 BR+
$3,390
Research median
$2,220/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
$27,192/yr
At $2,266/mo median
Location
StateCO
CountyBoulder County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 12.8% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+12.8% YoY, -1.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 80026 (Lafayette, CO) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 64% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
32,701
Median income
$120,187
Median age
40
Renters
34.1%
Age distribution
21.1%
21.5%
27.5%
13.2%
16.6%
Under 1821.1%
18–3421.5%
35–5427.5%
55–6413.2%
65+16.6%
Gender
48.9%
51.1%
Male48.9%
Female51.1%
Race & ethnicity
75.4%
18.1%
White75.4%
Black0.8%
Hispanic18.1%
Asian3.8%
Other2%
Education (25+)
20.2%
64%
No HS diploma4.7%
HS diploma11.1%
Some college20.2%
Bachelor's+64%
Housing tenure
65.9%
34.1%
Owner65.9%
Renter34.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 80026 in Lafayette, CO has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,711 → $2,266
up 32.4%
Income
$98,807 → $120,187
up 21.6%
Population
32,607 → 32,701
up 0.3%
Renter share
29.2% → 34.1%
+4.9 pts
Bachelor's+
62.1% → 64%
+1.9 pts

Rent in ZIP 80026 in Lafayette, CO has increased 32.4% since 2021, going from about $1,711 per month to roughly $2,266 today. Census figures show median household income at $120,187 today, compared with $98,807 five years earlier. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 10.8 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. About 34.1% of households rent today, against 29.2% in 2021. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 80026 covers Lafayette, CO. The median rent here is $2,266/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,880/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,220/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($120,187/yr), ZIP 80026 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 12.8% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 80026?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 80026 (Lafayette, CO) is $2,266. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 80026 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 80026's median rent of $2,266/mo is $301 (15%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 80026 compare to other ZIPs in Colorado?

ZIP 80026 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Colorado, ranking #48 out of 166 ZIPs tracked at $2,266/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 80026?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $91,000/year (~$44/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,266/mo in ZIP 80026. The local median household income is $120,187/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 80026?

Rent in ZIP 80026 has increased 12.8% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 80026 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 80026 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,266/mo, rent takes approximately 23% of the local median household income ($120,187/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 80026 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 80026 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 34.1% of ZIP 80026 households are renters, while 65.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 80026 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 80026 compare to the rest of Lafayette?

ZIP 80026 is pricier than Lafayette as a whole. At $2,266/mo, it's $16 above the Lafayette citywide median of $2,250/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 80026 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 80026 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
23%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,266/mo, rent takes ~23% of ZIP 80026's median household income ($120,187/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 80026 23%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.4%
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