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ZIP 80033

Pop. 26,485·Jefferson County·96th most expensive ZIP in Colorado
Median rent (all units)
$1,940/mo
Year-over-Year
+7.8%
Month-over-Month
+1.7%
vs US Median
-$25
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ZIP 80033 · $1,940
More expensive than 57% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,480
1 BR
$1,620
2 BR
$1,930
3 BR
$2,520
4 BR+
$2,820
Research median
$1,930/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
$23,280/yr
At $1,940/mo median
Location
StateCO
CountyJefferson County
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 7.8% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+7.8% YoY, +1.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 80033 (Wheat Ridge, CO) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 46.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
26,485
Median income
$89,627
Median age
42.4
Renters
48.4%
Age distribution
15.5%
22.7%
28.8%
12.2%
20.7%
Under 1815.5%
18–3422.7%
35–5428.8%
55–6412.2%
65+20.7%
Gender
47.9%
52.1%
Male47.9%
Female52.1%
Race & ethnicity
77.2%
18%
White77.2%
Black3.8%
Hispanic18%
Asian1.9%
Education (25+)
20.4%
28.4%
46.9%
No HS diploma4.2%
HS diploma20.4%
Some college28.4%
Bachelor's+46.9%
Housing tenure
51.6%
48.4%
Owner51.6%
Renter48.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 80033 in Wheat Ridge, CO has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,467 → $1,940
up 32.2%
Income
$72,621 → $89,627
up 23.4%
Population
27,499 → 26,485
down 3.7%
Renter share
50.1% → 48.4%
-1.7 pts
Bachelor's+
39.5% → 46.9%
+7.4 pts

Compared with 2021, rent in ZIP 80033 in Wheat Ridge, CO has climbed by $473 per month, settling near $1,940 after starting the period at $1,467. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 80033 in Wheat Ridge, CO now reports about $89,627, up from $72,621 in 2021. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 8.8 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 27,499 to 26,485 between 2021 and 2024, a 3.7% change. About 48.4% of households rent today, against 50.1% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 39.5% to 46.9%. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 80033 in Wheat Ridge, CO reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 80033 covers Wheat Ridge, CO. The median rent here is $1,940/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,620/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,930/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($89,627/yr), ZIP 80033 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 7.8% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 80033?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 80033 (Wheat Ridge, CO) is $1,940. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 80033 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 80033's median rent of $1,940/mo is $25 (1%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 80033 compare to other ZIPs in Colorado?

ZIP 80033 falls in the middle range for Colorado, ranking #96 out of 166 ZIPs at $1,940/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 80033?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $78,000/year (~$38/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,940/mo in ZIP 80033. The local median household income is $89,627/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 80033?

Rent in ZIP 80033 has increased 7.8% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 80033 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 80033 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,940/mo, rent takes approximately 26% of the local median household income ($89,627/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 80033 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 80033 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 48.4% of ZIP 80033 households are renters, while 51.6% are owner-occupied. ZIP 80033 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 80033 compare to the rest of Wheat Ridge?

ZIP 80033 is more affordable than Wheat Ridge overall. At $1,940/mo, it's $74 below the Wheat Ridge citywide median of $2,014/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 80033 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 80033 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
26%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,940/mo, rent takes ~26% of ZIP 80033's median household income ($89,627/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 80033 26%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.4%
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