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ZIP 80128

Pop. 36,712·Jefferson County·53rd most expensive ZIP in Colorado
Median rent (all units)
$2,220/mo
Year-over-Year
+11.9%
Month-over-Month
+0.6%
vs US Median
+$255
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ZIP 80128 · $2,220
More expensive than 70% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,770
1 BR
$1,890
2 BR
$2,250
3 BR
$2,940
4 BR+
$3,280
Research median
$2,250/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
$26,640/yr
At $2,220/mo median
Location
StateCO
CountyJefferson County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 11.9% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+11.9% YoY, +0.6% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 80128 (Littleton, CO) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 50% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
36,712
Median income
$121,436
Median age
39.5
Renters
15.7%
Age distribution
22.4%
20.5%
28.1%
12.3%
16.7%
Under 1822.4%
18–3420.5%
35–5428.1%
55–6412.3%
65+16.7%
Gender
49.3%
50.7%
Male49.3%
Female50.7%
Race & ethnicity
83.8%
13.2%
White83.8%
Black0.6%
Hispanic13.2%
Asian1.7%
Other0.7%
Education (25+)
17.2%
29.2%
50%
No HS diploma3.5%
HS diploma17.2%
Some college29.2%
Bachelor's+50%
Housing tenure
84.3%
15.7%
Owner84.3%
Renter15.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 80128 in Littleton, CO has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,649 → $2,220
up 34.6%
Income
$103,594 → $121,436
up 17.2%
Population
37,117 → 36,712
down 1.1%
Renter share
17% → 15.7%
-1.3 pts
Bachelor's+
46.8% → 50%
+3.2 pts

Since 2021, the typical rent in ZIP 80128 in Littleton, CO has increased from $1,649 to $2,220, a 34.6% change over five years. Median household income rose from $103,594 to $121,436 between 2021 and 2024, a 17.2% shift. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has contracted by 1.1% since 2021, moving from about 37,117 residents to roughly 36,712. College-educated residents now make up 50% of adults here, versus 46.8% in 2021. Taken together, the five-year picture in ZIP 80128 in Littleton, CO reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 80128 covers Littleton, CO. The median rent here is $2,220/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,890/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,250/mo.

At 22% of local median household income ($121,436/yr), ZIP 80128 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 11.9% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 80128?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 80128 (Littleton, CO) is $2,220. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 80128 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 80128's median rent of $2,220/mo is $255 (13%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 80128 compare to other ZIPs in Colorado?

ZIP 80128 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Colorado, ranking #53 out of 166 ZIPs tracked at $2,220/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 80128?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $89,000/year (~$43/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,220/mo in ZIP 80128. The local median household income is $121,436/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 80128?

Rent in ZIP 80128 has increased 11.9% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 80128 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 80128 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,220/mo, rent takes approximately 22% of the local median household income ($121,436/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 80128 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 80128 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 15.7% of ZIP 80128 households are renters, while 84.3% are owner-occupied. ZIP 80128 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 80128 compare to the rest of Littleton?

ZIP 80128 is pricier than Littleton as a whole. At $2,220/mo, it's $155 above the Littleton citywide median of $2,065/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 80128 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 80128 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
22%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,220/mo, rent takes ~22% of ZIP 80128's median household income ($121,436/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 80128 22%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.4%
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