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ZIP 80229

Part of Thornton, CO
Pop. 55,092·Adams County·132nd most expensive ZIP in Colorado
Median rent (all units)
$1,697/mo
Year-over-Year
+1.4%
Month-over-Month
-0.2%
vs US Median
-$268
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ZIP 80229 · $1,697
More affordable than 59% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,680
1 BR
$1,790
2 BR
$2,130
3 BR
$2,790
4 BR+
$3,110
Research median
$2,130/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
$20,364/yr
At $1,697/mo median
Location
StateCO
CountyAdams County
Rent Market Meter
Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+1.4% YoY, -0.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 80229 (Thornton, CO) is majority owner-occupied, 20.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
55,092
Median income
$84,203
Median age
33.4
Renters
34.3%
Age distribution
23.9%
29.4%
27.8%
Under 1823.9%
18–3429.4%
35–5427.8%
55–6410%
65+8.9%
Gender
50.7%
49.3%
Male50.7%
Female49.3%
Race & ethnicity
46.5%
56.7%
White46.5%
Black2%
Hispanic56.7%
Asian3.3%
Education (25+)
20.8%
31.5%
26.9%
20.8%
No HS diploma20.8%
HS diploma31.5%
Some college26.9%
Bachelor's+20.8%
Housing tenure
65.7%
34.3%
Owner65.7%
Renter34.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 80229 in Thornton, CO has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,446 → $1,697
up 17.4%
Income
$67,268 → $84,203
up 25.2%
Population
56,484 → 55,092
down 2.5%
Renter share
35.1% → 34.3%
-0.8 pts
Bachelor's+
18.4% → 20.8%
+2.4 pts
Median age
32 → 33.4
+1.4 yrs

Rent in ZIP 80229 in Thornton, CO has increased 17.4% since 2021, going from about $1,446 per month to roughly $1,697 today. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 80229 in Thornton, CO now reports about $84,203, up from $67,268 in 2021. Income growth outran rent by about 7.8 percentage points, easing the affordability math somewhat compared with 2021. Headcount in the area went from 56,484 to 55,092 between 2021 and 2024, a 2.5% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 18.4% to 20.8%. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 80229 in Thornton, CO reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 80229 covers Thornton, CO. The median rent here is $1,697/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,790/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,130/mo.

At 24% of local median household income ($84,203/yr), ZIP 80229 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.4% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 80229?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 80229 (Thornton, CO) is $1,697. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 80229 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 80229's median rent of $1,697/mo is $268 (14%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 80229 compare to other ZIPs in Colorado?

ZIP 80229 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Colorado, ranking #132 out of 166 ZIPs at $1,697/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 80229?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $68,000/year (~$33/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,697/mo in ZIP 80229. The local median household income is $84,203/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 80229?

Rent in ZIP 80229 has increased 1.4% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 80229 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 80229 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,697/mo, rent takes approximately 24% of the local median household income ($84,203/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 80229 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 80229 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 34.3% of ZIP 80229 households are renters, while 65.7% are owner-occupied. ZIP 80229 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 80229 compare to the rest of Thornton?

ZIP 80229 is more affordable than Thornton overall. At $1,697/mo, it's $213 below the Thornton citywide median of $1,910/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 80229 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 80229 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
24%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,697/mo, rent takes ~24% of ZIP 80229's median household income ($84,203/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 80229 24%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.4%
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