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ZIP 80126

Pop. 44,882·Douglas County·8th most expensive ZIP in Colorado
Median rent (all units)
$2,979/mo
Year-over-Year
+2.3%
Month-over-Month
+0.4%
vs US Median
+$1,017
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ZIP 80126 · $2,979
More expensive than 90% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,962/mo
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Studio
$2,100
1 BR
$2,240
2 BR
$2,670
3 BR
$3,490
4 BR+
$3,900
Research median
$2,670/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$35,748/yr
At $2,979/mo median
Location
StateCO
CountyDouglas County
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Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are climbing (2.3% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+2.3% YoY, +0.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 80126 (Highlands Ranch, CO) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 69.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
44,882
Median income
$169,882
Median age
41.7
Renters
17.2%
Age distribution
25.6%
15.4%
31.9%
13.1%
14.1%
Under 1825.6%
18–3415.4%
35–5431.9%
55–6413.1%
65+14.1%
Gender
51.6%
48.4%
Male51.6%
Female48.4%
Race & ethnicity
82.8%
White82.8%
Black0.9%
Hispanic7.8%
Asian6%
Other2.5%
Education (25+)
21.3%
69.4%
No HS diploma1.1%
HS diploma8.3%
Some college21.3%
Bachelor's+69.4%
Housing tenure
82.8%
17.2%
Owner82.8%
Renter17.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 80126 in Highlands Ranch, CO has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,399 → $2,979
up 24.2%
Income
$143,861 → $169,882
up 18.1%
Population
44,148 → 44,882
up 1.7%
Renter share
14.9% → 17.2%
+2.3 pts
Bachelor's+
67% → 69.4%
+2.4 pts

The median rent in ZIP 80126 in Highlands Ranch, CO stood at $2,399 in 2021 and currently runs about $2,979, reflecting a 24.2% increase over the period. Census figures show median household income at $169,882 today, compared with $143,861 five years earlier. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has grown by 1.7% since 2021, moving from about 44,148 residents to roughly 44,882. Renters now make up 17.2% of households, compared with 14.9% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 69.4% of adults here, versus 67% 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: August 17, 2026

ZIP code 80126 covers Highlands Ranch, CO. The median rent here is $2,979/mo as of August 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,240/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,670/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($169,882/yr), ZIP 80126 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.3% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 80126?

As of August 17, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 80126 (Highlands Ranch, CO) is $2,979. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 80126 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 80126's median rent of $2,979/mo is $1,017 (52%) above the US national median of $1,962/mo.

How does ZIP 80126 compare to other ZIPs in Colorado?

ZIP 80126 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Colorado, ranking #8 out of 167 ZIPs tracked at $2,979/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 80126?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $119,000/year (~$57/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,979/mo in ZIP 80126. The local median household income is $169,882/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 80126?

Rent in ZIP 80126 has increased 2.3% over the past year as of August 17, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 80126 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 80126 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,979/mo, rent takes approximately 21% of the local median household income ($169,882/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 80126 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 80126 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 17.2% of ZIP 80126 households are renters, while 82.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 80126 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 80126 compare to the rest of Highlands Ranch?

ZIP 80126 is pricier than Highlands Ranch as a whole. At $2,979/mo, it's $344 above the Highlands Ranch citywide median of $2,635/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 80126 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 80126 reflects August 17, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
21%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,979/mo, rent takes ~21% of ZIP 80126's median household income ($169,882/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 80126 21%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.4%
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