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ZIP 80027

Pop. 34,127·Boulder County·28th most expensive ZIP in Colorado
Median rent (all units)
$2,503/mo
Year-over-Year
+14.7%
Month-over-Month
+4.7%
vs US Median
+$538
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ZIP 80027 · $2,503
More expensive than 79% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,790
1 BR
$2,070
2 BR
$2,450
3 BR
$3,250
4 BR+
$3,740
Research median
$2,450/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
$30,036/yr
At $2,503/mo median
Location
StateCO
CountyBoulder County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 14.7% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+14.7% YoY, +4.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 80027 (Louisville, CO) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 73.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
34,127
Median income
$154,232
Median age
40.3
Renters
32.5%
Age distribution
24.7%
18.8%
29.3%
13.2%
13.9%
Under 1824.7%
18–3418.8%
35–5429.3%
55–6413.2%
65+13.9%
Gender
51.6%
48.4%
Male51.6%
Female48.4%
Race & ethnicity
76.8%
White76.8%
Black1.3%
Hispanic10.2%
Asian8.3%
Other3.4%
Education (25+)
17.8%
73.4%
No HS diploma1.3%
HS diploma7.5%
Some college17.8%
Bachelor's+73.4%
Housing tenure
67.5%
32.5%
Owner67.5%
Renter32.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 80027 in Louisville, CO has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,859 → $2,503
up 34.6%
Income
$126,116 → $154,232
up 22.3%
Population
34,423 → 34,127
down 0.9%
Renter share
34.8% → 32.5%
-2.3 pts
Bachelor's+
71% → 73.4%
+2.4 pts

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 80027 in Louisville, CO has shifted from $1,859 to $2,503, up 34.6% since 2021. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $126,116 in 2021 to $154,232 more recently. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. The renter share has eased from 34.8% to 32.5%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 71% to 73.4% across the same window. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 80027 in Louisville, CO market of 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 80027 covers Louisville, CO. The median rent here is $2,503/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,070/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,450/mo.

At 19% of local median household income ($154,232/yr), ZIP 80027 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 14.7% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 80027?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 80027 (Louisville, CO) is $2,503. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 80027 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 80027's median rent of $2,503/mo is $538 (27%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 80027 compare to other ZIPs in Colorado?

ZIP 80027 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Colorado, ranking #28 out of 166 ZIPs tracked at $2,503/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 80027?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $100,000/year (~$48/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,503/mo in ZIP 80027. The local median household income is $154,232/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 80027?

Rent in ZIP 80027 has increased 14.7% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 80027 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 80027 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,503/mo, rent takes approximately 19% of the local median household income ($154,232/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 80027 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 80027 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 32.5% of ZIP 80027 households are renters, while 67.5% are owner-occupied. ZIP 80027 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 80027 compare to the rest of Louisville?

ZIP 80027 is more affordable than Louisville overall. At $2,503/mo, it's $131 below the Louisville citywide median of $2,634/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 80027 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 80027 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
19%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,503/mo, rent takes ~19% of ZIP 80027's median household income ($154,232/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 80027 19%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.4%
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