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ZIP 80127

Pop. 43,494·Jefferson County·58th most expensive ZIP in Colorado
Median rent (all units)
$2,158/mo
Year-over-Year
+10.1%
Month-over-Month
+3.4%
vs US Median
+$193
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ZIP 80127 · $2,158
More expensive than 68% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,890
1 BR
$2,010
2 BR
$2,400
3 BR
$3,140
4 BR+
$3,500
Research median
$2,400/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$25,896/yr
At $2,158/mo median
Location
StateCO
CountyJefferson County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 10.1% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+10.1% YoY, +3.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 80127 (Dakota Ridge, CO) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 60.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
43,494
Median income
$137,040
Median age
44.7
Renters
14.1%
Age distribution
20.6%
15.8%
28.6%
16%
19%
Under 1820.6%
18–3415.8%
35–5428.6%
55–6416%
65+19%
Gender
50.9%
49.1%
Male50.9%
Female49.1%
Race & ethnicity
81.7%
White81.7%
Hispanic11.6%
Asian3.2%
Other3.1%
Education (25+)
12.7%
24.6%
60.3%
No HS diploma2.4%
HS diploma12.7%
Some college24.6%
Bachelor's+60.3%
Housing tenure
85.9%
14.1%
Owner85.9%
Renter14.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 80127 in Dakota Ridge, CO has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,669 → $2,158
up 29.3%
Income
$121,798 → $137,040
up 12.5%
Population
44,417 → 43,494
down 2.1%
Renter share
12.9% → 14.1%
+1.2 pts
Bachelor's+
57.1% → 60.3%
+3.2 pts

Rent in ZIP 80127 in Dakota Ridge, CO has climbed 29.3% since 2021, going from about $1,669 per month to roughly $2,158 today. Census figures show median household income at $137,040 today, compared with $121,798 five years earlier. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 16.8 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 44,417 to 43,494 between 2021 and 2024, a 2.1% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 57.1% to 60.3%. 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 80127 covers Dakota Ridge, CO. The median rent here is $2,158/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,010/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,400/mo.

At 19% of local median household income ($137,040/yr), ZIP 80127 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 10.1% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 80127?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 80127 (Dakota Ridge, CO) is $2,158. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 80127 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 80127's median rent of $2,158/mo is $193 (10%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 80127 compare to other ZIPs in Colorado?

ZIP 80127 falls in the middle range for Colorado, ranking #58 out of 166 ZIPs at $2,158/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 80127?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $86,000/year (~$41/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,158/mo in ZIP 80127. The local median household income is $137,040/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 80127?

Rent in ZIP 80127 has increased 10.1% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 80127 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 80127 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,158/mo, rent takes approximately 19% of the local median household income ($137,040/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 80127 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 80127 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 14.1% of ZIP 80127 households are renters, while 85.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 80127 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 80127 compare to the rest of Dakota Ridge?

ZIP 80127 is pricier than Dakota Ridge as a whole. At $2,158/mo, it's $431 above the Dakota Ridge citywide median of $1,727/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 80127 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 80127 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
19%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,158/mo, rent takes ~19% of ZIP 80127's median household income ($137,040/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 80127 19%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.4%
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