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ZIP 80120

Pop. 29,725·Arapahoe County·118th most expensive ZIP in Colorado
Median rent (all units)
$1,777/mo
Year-over-Year
+1.6%
Month-over-Month
-3.4%
vs US Median
-$188
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 80120 · $1,777
More affordable than 53% 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
$21,324/yr
At $1,777/mo median
Location
StateCO
CountyArapahoe County
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (up only 1.6% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+1.6% YoY, -3.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 80120 (Littleton, CO) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 52.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
29,725
Median income
$94,296
Median age
42.5
Renters
37.8%
Age distribution
18.3%
20.4%
24.2%
15.1%
22%
Under 1818.3%
18–3420.4%
35–5424.2%
55–6415.1%
65+22%
Gender
49.5%
50.5%
Male49.5%
Female50.5%
Race & ethnicity
80.4%
13.9%
White80.4%
Black2%
Hispanic13.9%
Asian1.7%
Other1.9%
Education (25+)
16%
27.4%
52.2%
No HS diploma4.4%
HS diploma16%
Some college27.4%
Bachelor's+52.2%
Housing tenure
62.2%
37.8%
Owner62.2%
Renter37.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 80120 in Littleton, CO has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,486 → $1,777
up 19.6%
Income
$75,859 → $94,296
up 24.3%
Population
29,840 → 29,725
down 0.4%
Renter share
41.5% → 37.8%
-3.7 pts
Bachelor's+
52.4% → 52.2%
-0.2 pts
Median age
41.5 → 42.5
+1.0 yrs

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 80120 in Littleton, CO paid around $1,486 a month. That figure now sits near $1,777, up 19.6% from the 2021 baseline. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $75,859 in 2021 to $94,296 more recently. With wages climbing faster than rent over the same window, renters here have a bit more breathing room than they did five years back. The renter share has eased from 41.5% to 37.8%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 80120 in Littleton, CO market of 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 80120 covers Littleton, CO. The median rent here is $1,777/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 23% of local median household income ($94,296/yr), ZIP 80120 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.6% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 80120?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 80120 (Littleton, CO) is $1,777. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 80120 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 80120's median rent of $1,777/mo is $188 (10%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 80120 compare to other ZIPs in Colorado?

ZIP 80120 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Colorado, ranking #118 out of 166 ZIPs at $1,777/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 80120?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $71,000/year (~$34/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,777/mo in ZIP 80120. The local median household income is $94,296/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 80120?

Rent in ZIP 80120 has increased 1.6% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 80120 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 80120 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,777/mo, rent takes approximately 23% of the local median household income ($94,296/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 80120 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 80120 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 37.8% of ZIP 80120 households are renters, while 62.2% are owner-occupied. ZIP 80120 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 80120 compare to the rest of Littleton?

ZIP 80120 is more affordable than Littleton overall. At $1,777/mo, it's $288 below the Littleton citywide median of $2,065/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 80120 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 80120 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
23%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,777/mo, rent takes ~23% of ZIP 80120's median household income ($94,296/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 80120 23%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.4%
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