ZIP Code · CO

ZIP 80234

Part of Westminster, CO

Pop. 29,356·Adams County·112th most expensive ZIP in Colorado

Median rent (all units)

$1,802/mo

Year-over-Year

+1.8%

Month-over-Month

+0.1%

vs US Median

-$130

Reported rents

Stable (Monthly)

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ZIP 80234 · $1,802

More affordable than 51% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

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Studio

$1,610

1 BR

$1,720

2 BR

$2,050

3 BR

$2,680

4 BR+

$2,990

Research median

$2,050/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Cheapest month to sign

January. Asking rents in ZIP 80234 usually run 2% below trend in January and 2.1% above it in July, about $74 a month apart at today's median. Based on 8 years of data.

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 80234 is 3.5% below its high of $1,868 in September 2024, at $1,802 as of September 2026.

Past year vs. the rest of Colorado

Rent in ZIP 80234 changed +1.8% over the year to September 2026. Across the 155 Colorado ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +1.3%.

Rent vs. income since 2019

From 2019 to 2024, rent in ZIP 80234 rose 24.9% while median household income rose 24% ($74,648 to $92,563). Rent outpaced income.

Since before the pandemic

Rent in ZIP 80234 is 18.1% higher than in March 2020. Across the US, rent is up 37.3% over the same stretch.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 4 months in a row, and rose in 8 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($92,563) is $2,314 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($2,050); a 3-bedroom is $2,680.

Rank in Westminster

3rd cheapest of 5 ZIP codes in Westminster.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 80260, 3 miles away, rents for 14% less ($1,551/mo), about $3,000 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 80234. The seasonal pattern compares Zillow’s seasonally adjusted and unadjusted series. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$21,624/yr

At $1,802/mo median

Location

CityWestminster

StateCO

CountyAdams County

Rent Market Meter

Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (1.8% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+1.8% YoY, +0.1% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 80234 (Westminster, CO) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 37.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

29,356

Median income

$92,563

Median age

36.8

Renters

40.8%

Age distribution

18.2%

28.3%

27.5%

14.2%

Under 1818.2%

18–3428.3%

35–5427.5%

55–6411.8%

65+14.2%

Gender

52.1%

47.9%

Male52.1%

Female47.9%

Race & ethnicity

70.3%

27.3%

White70.3%

Black1.1%

Hispanic27.3%

Asian5.8%

Education (25+)

24.4%

30.8%

37.8%

No HS diploma7%

HS diploma24.4%

Some college30.8%

Bachelor's+37.8%

Housing tenure

59.2%

40.8%

Owner59.2%

Renter40.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 80234 in Westminster, CO has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,548 → $1,802

up 16.4%

Income

$80,475 → $92,563

up 15.0%

Population

28,793 → 29,356

up 2.0%

Renter share

40.4% → 40.8%

+0.4 pts

Bachelor's+

37.7% → 37.8%

+0.1 pts

Median age

35.7 → 36.8

+1.1 yrs

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 80234 in Westminster, CO paid around $1,548 a month. That figure now sits near $1,802, up 16.4% from the 2021 baseline. Household income in the area moved from $80,475 to $92,563 across the same window, up 15.0% versus 2021. Census counts show ZIP 80234 in Westminster, CO adding about 563 residents over the five-year window, up 2.0% on net. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 80234 in Westminster, CO look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 80234 covers Westminster, CO. The median rent here is $1,802/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,720/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,050/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($92,563/yr), ZIP 80234 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.8% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 80234?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $72,000/year (about $35/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,802/mo in ZIP 80234. The local median household income is $92,563/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 80234?

Rent in ZIP 80234 has risen 1.8% over the past year as of September 2026. It sits 3.5% below its high of $1,868 in September 2024.

When is the cheapest time to rent in ZIP 80234?

Asking rents in ZIP 80234 are usually lowest in January, about 2% below their yearly trend, and highest in July, about 2.1% above it. At today's median that is a gap of roughly $74 a month. This pattern comes from 8 years of Zillow rent data.

Has rent outpaced income in ZIP 80234?

Yes. From 2019 to 2024, rent in ZIP 80234 rose 24.9% while median household income rose 24%, from $74,648 to $92,563. Rent is Zillow's yearly average; income is the Census 5-year estimate for the same years.

How does ZIP 80234 compare to other ZIPs in Colorado?

ZIP 80234 is one of the more affordable among Colorado ZIP codes for rent, ranking #112 of 168 at $1,802/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 80234 changed +1.8%, against a typical +1.3% across the 155 Colorado ZIP codes Zillow tracks.