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ZIP 80129

Pop. 30,223·Douglas County·46th most expensive ZIP in Colorado
Median rent (all units)
$2,312/mo
Year-over-Year
+7.9%
Month-over-Month
+2.1%
vs US Median
+$347
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ZIP 80129 · $2,312
More expensive than 73% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,010
1 BR
$2,140
2 BR
$2,550
3 BR
$3,340
4 BR+
$3,720
Research median
$2,550/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
$27,744/yr
At $2,312/mo median
Location
StateCO
CountyDouglas County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 7.9% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+7.9% YoY, +2.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 80129 (Highlands Ranch, CO) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 64.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
30,223
Median income
$141,667
Median age
41.2
Renters
31%
Age distribution
20.7%
22.2%
27.6%
13.3%
16.2%
Under 1820.7%
18–3422.2%
35–5427.6%
55–6413.3%
65+16.2%
Gender
49.4%
50.6%
Male49.4%
Female50.6%
Race & ethnicity
85.3%
White85.3%
Hispanic11.1%
Asian4.9%
Education (25+)
25.1%
64.3%
No HS diploma0.7%
HS diploma9.9%
Some college25.1%
Bachelor's+64.3%
Housing tenure
69%
31%
Owner69%
Renter31%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 80129 in Highlands Ranch, CO has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,721 → $2,312
up 34.3%
Income
$118,876 → $141,667
up 19.2%
Population
30,340 → 30,223
down 0.4%
Renter share
27.7% → 31%
+3.3 pts
Bachelor's+
62.7% → 64.3%
+1.6 pts
Median age
39.9 → 41.2
+1.3 yrs

Since 2021, the typical rent in ZIP 80129 in Highlands Ranch, CO has increased from $1,721 to $2,312, a 34.3% change over five years. Household income in the area moved from $118,876 to $141,667 across the same window, up 19.2% versus 2021. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. Renters now make up 31% of households, compared with 27.7% five years ago. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 80129 in Highlands Ranch, CO look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 80129 covers Highlands Ranch, CO. The median rent here is $2,312/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,140/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,550/mo.

At 20% of local median household income ($141,667/yr), ZIP 80129 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 7.9% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 80129?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 80129 (Highlands Ranch, CO) is $2,312. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 80129 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 80129's median rent of $2,312/mo is $347 (18%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 80129 compare to other ZIPs in Colorado?

ZIP 80129 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Colorado, ranking #46 out of 166 ZIPs tracked at $2,312/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 80129?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $92,000/year (~$44/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,312/mo in ZIP 80129. The local median household income is $141,667/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 80129?

Rent in ZIP 80129 has increased 7.9% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 80129 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 80129 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,312/mo, rent takes approximately 20% of the local median household income ($141,667/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 80129 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 80129 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 31% of ZIP 80129 households are renters, while 69% are owner-occupied. ZIP 80129 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 80129 compare to the rest of Highlands Ranch?

ZIP 80129 is more affordable than Highlands Ranch overall. At $2,312/mo, it's $338 below the Highlands Ranch citywide median of $2,650/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 80129 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 80129 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
20%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,312/mo, rent takes ~20% of ZIP 80129's median household income ($141,667/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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State income tax4.4%
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