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ZIP 80241

Part of Thornton, CO
Pop. 34,082·Adams County·75th most expensive ZIP in Colorado
Median rent (all units)
$2,024/mo
Year-over-Year
+5.3%
Month-over-Month
-0.4%
vs US Median
+$59
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ZIP 80241 · $2,024
More expensive than 62% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,830
1 BR
$1,960
2 BR
$2,330
3 BR
$3,050
4 BR+
$3,400
Research median
$2,330/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
$24,288/yr
At $2,024/mo median
Location
StateCO
CountyAdams County
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Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are climbing (5.3% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+5.3% YoY, -0.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 80241 (Thornton, CO) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 40.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
34,082
Median income
$110,218
Median age
35.9
Renters
25.4%
Age distribution
24.5%
24.1%
27%
13%
Under 1824.5%
18–3424.1%
35–5427%
55–6411.3%
65+13%
Gender
50.7%
49.3%
Male50.7%
Female49.3%
Race & ethnicity
69.4%
23.6%
White69.4%
Black2.7%
Hispanic23.6%
Asian4.8%
Education (25+)
22.5%
29.8%
40.5%
No HS diploma7.3%
HS diploma22.5%
Some college29.8%
Bachelor's+40.5%
Housing tenure
74.6%
25.4%
Owner74.6%
Renter25.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 80241 in Thornton, CO has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,671 → $2,024
up 21.1%
Income
$97,149 → $110,218
up 13.5%
Population
34,233 → 34,082
down 0.4%
Renter share
19.7% → 25.4%
+5.7 pts
Bachelor's+
37.5% → 40.5%
+3.0 pts

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 80241 in Thornton, CO has shifted from $1,671 to $2,024, up 21.1% since 2021. Household income in the area moved from $97,149 to $110,218 across the same window, up 13.5% versus 2021. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. The renter share has risen from 19.7% to 25.4%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 37.5% to 40.5% across the same window. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 80241 in Thornton, CO look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 80241 covers Thornton, CO. The median rent here is $2,024/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,960/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,330/mo.

At 22% of local median household income ($110,218/yr), ZIP 80241 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.3% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 80241?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 80241 (Thornton, CO) is $2,024. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 80241 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 80241's median rent of $2,024/mo is $59 (3%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 80241 compare to other ZIPs in Colorado?

ZIP 80241 falls in the middle range for Colorado, ranking #75 out of 166 ZIPs at $2,024/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 80241?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $81,000/year (~$39/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,024/mo in ZIP 80241. The local median household income is $110,218/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 80241?

Rent in ZIP 80241 has increased 5.3% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 80241 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 80241 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,024/mo, rent takes approximately 22% of the local median household income ($110,218/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 80241 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 80241 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 25.4% of ZIP 80241 households are renters, while 74.6% are owner-occupied. ZIP 80241 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 80241 compare to the rest of Thornton?

ZIP 80241 is pricier than Thornton as a whole. At $2,024/mo, it's $114 above the Thornton citywide median of $1,910/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 80241 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 80241 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
22%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,024/mo, rent takes ~22% of ZIP 80241's median household income ($110,218/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 80241 22%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.4%
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