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ZIP 80233

Part of Thornton, CO
Pop. 48,441·Adams County·124th most expensive ZIP in Colorado
Median rent (all units)
$1,739/mo
Year-over-Year
-1.9%
Month-over-Month
-1.3%
vs US Median
-$226
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ZIP 80233 · $1,739
More affordable than 56% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,279
1 BR
$1,368
2 BR
$1,625
3 BR
$2,125
4 BR+
$2,375
Research median
$1,625/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
$20,868/yr
At $1,739/mo median
Location
StateCO
CountyAdams County
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 1.9% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (-1.9% YoY, -1.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 80233 (Thornton, CO) is majority owner-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, 27.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
48,441
Median income
$88,880
Median age
34.4
Renters
37.9%
Age distribution
20.9%
30.4%
26.1%
12.6%
Under 1820.9%
18–3430.4%
35–5426.1%
55–6410%
65+12.6%
Gender
51.4%
48.6%
Male51.4%
Female48.6%
Race & ethnicity
62.1%
36.6%
White62.1%
Black3%
Hispanic36.6%
Asian3.5%
Education (25+)
29.4%
31.9%
27.8%
No HS diploma10.9%
HS diploma29.4%
Some college31.9%
Bachelor's+27.8%
Housing tenure
62.1%
37.9%
Owner62.1%
Renter37.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 80233 in Thornton, CO has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,537 → $1,739
up 13.1%
Income
$78,324 → $88,880
up 13.5%
Population
47,810 → 48,441
up 1.3%
Renter share
38.6% → 37.9%
-0.7 pts
Bachelor's+
22.7% → 27.8%
+5.1 pts
Median age
33.8 → 34.4
+0.6 yrs

Since 2021, the typical rent in ZIP 80233 in Thornton, CO has increased from $1,537 to $1,739, a 13.1% change over five years. Census figures show median household income at $88,880 today, compared with $78,324 five years earlier. The population has grown by 1.3% since 2021, moving from about 47,810 residents to roughly 48,441. College-educated residents now make up 27.8% of adults here, versus 22.7% 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: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 80233 covers Thornton, CO. The median rent here is $1,739/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,368/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,625/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($88,880/yr), ZIP 80233 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 1.9% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much is rent in ZIP code 80233?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 80233 (Thornton, CO) is $1,739. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 80233 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 80233's median rent of $1,739/mo is $226 (12%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 80233 compare to other ZIPs in Colorado?

ZIP 80233 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Colorado, ranking #124 out of 166 ZIPs at $1,739/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 80233?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $70,000/year (~$34/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,739/mo in ZIP 80233. The local median household income is $88,880/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 80233?

Rent in ZIP 80233 has decreased 1.9% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 80233 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 80233 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,739/mo, rent takes approximately 23% of the local median household income ($88,880/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 80233 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 80233 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 37.9% of ZIP 80233 households are renters, while 62.1% are owner-occupied. ZIP 80233 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 80233 compare to the rest of Thornton?

ZIP 80233 is more affordable than Thornton overall. At $1,739/mo, it's $171 below the Thornton citywide median of $1,910/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 80233 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 80233 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
23%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,739/mo, rent takes ~23% of ZIP 80233's median household income ($88,880/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 80233 23%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.4%
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