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ZIP 80234

Pop. 29,356·Adams County·130th most expensive ZIP in Colorado
Median rent (all units)
$1,703/mo
Year-over-Year
+2.2%
Month-over-Month
+0.2%
vs US Median
-$262
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ZIP 80234 · $1,703
More affordable than 58% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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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: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$20,436/yr
At $1,703/mo median
Location
StateCO
CountyAdams County
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Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are climbing (2.2% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+2.2% YoY, +0.2% 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
$1,434 → $1,703
up 18.8%
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 $1,434 a month. That figure now sits near $1,703, up 18.8% 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. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 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: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 80234 covers Westminster, CO. The median rent here is $1,703/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,720/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,050/mo.

At 22% of local median household income ($92,563/yr), ZIP 80234 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.2% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 80234?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 80234 (Westminster, CO) is $1,703. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 80234 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 80234's median rent of $1,703/mo is $262 (13%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 80234 compare to other ZIPs in Colorado?

ZIP 80234 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Colorado, ranking #130 out of 166 ZIPs at $1,703/mo.

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 $68,000/year (~$33/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,703/mo in ZIP 80234. The local median household income is $92,563/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 80234?

Rent in ZIP 80234 has increased 2.2% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 80234 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 80234 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,703/mo, rent takes approximately 22% of the local median household income ($92,563/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 80234 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 80234 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 40.8% of ZIP 80234 households are renters, while 59.2% are owner-occupied. ZIP 80234 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 80234 compare to the rest of Westminster?

ZIP 80234 is more affordable than Westminster overall. At $1,703/mo, it's $176 below the Westminster citywide median of $1,879/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 80234 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 80234 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
22%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,703/mo, rent takes ~22% of ZIP 80234's median household income ($92,563/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 80234 22%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.4%
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