ZIP Code · CO

ZIP 80260

Part of Federal Heights, CO

Pop. 34,677·Adams County·143rd most expensive ZIP in Colorado

Median rent (all units)

$1,551/mo

Year-over-Year

+4.8%

Month-over-Month

+2.0%

vs US Median

-$381

Reported rents

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ZIP 80260 · $1,551

More affordable than 69% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

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Studio

$1,480

1 BR

$1,620

2 BR

$1,930

3 BR

$2,520

4 BR+

$2,820

Research median

$1,930/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

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 80260 is 2.8% below its high of $1,596 in June 2024, at $1,551 as of September 2026.

Past year vs. the rest of Colorado

Rent in ZIP 80260 changed +4.8% over the year to September 2026. Across the 155 Colorado ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +1.3%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 3 months in a row, and rose in 9 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($61,852) is $1,546 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a studio ($1,480); a 1-bedroom is $1,620.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 80030, 3 miles away, rents for 13% less ($1,355/mo), about $2,400 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 80260. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$18,612/yr

At $1,551/mo median

Location

CityFederal Heights

StateCO

CountyAdams County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 4.8% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+4.8% YoY, +2.0% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 80260 (Federal Heights, CO) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 15.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

34,677

Median income

$61,852

Median age

32.4

Renters

37.6%

Age distribution

28%

26.2%

25.8%

Under 1828%

18–3426.2%

35–5425.8%

55–649.7%

65+10.2%

Gender

49.1%

50.9%

Male49.1%

Female50.9%

Race & ethnicity

44%

60%

White44%

Black1.9%

Hispanic60%

Asian3.2%

Education (25+)

26.5%

33%

24.8%

15.8%

No HS diploma26.5%

HS diploma33%

Some college24.8%

Bachelor's+15.8%

Housing tenure

62.4%

37.6%

Owner62.4%

Renter37.6%

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

2022 vs 2026

How ZIP 80260 in Federal Heights, CO has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,459 → $1,551

up 6.3%

Income

$53,845 → $61,852

up 14.9%

Population

35,291 → 34,677

down 1.7%

Renter share

40.6% → 37.6%

-3.0 pts

Bachelor's+

13.8% → 15.8%

+2.0 pts

Median age

30.4 → 32.4

+2.0 yrs

The median rent in ZIP 80260 in Federal Heights, CO stood at $1,459 in 2022 and currently runs about $1,551, reflecting a 6.3% increase over the period. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 80260 in Federal Heights, CO now reports about $61,852, up from $53,845 in 2021. On paper, paychecks moved up faster than rent, which softens the affordability squeeze versus the 2021 baseline. The population has contracted by 1.7% since 2021, moving from about 35,291 residents to roughly 34,677. Renters now make up 37.6% of households, compared with 40.6% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 15.8% of adults here, versus 13.8% in 2021. For context, the 2022 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 80260 in Federal Heights, CO reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 80260 covers Federal Heights, CO. The median rent here is $1,551/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,620/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,930/mo.

At 30% of local median household income ($61,852/yr), ZIP 80260 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.8% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 80260?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $62,000/year (about $30/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,551/mo in ZIP 80260. The local median household income is $61,852/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 80260?

Rent in ZIP 80260 has risen 4.8% over the past year as of September 2026. It sits 2.8% below its high of $1,596 in June 2024.

How does ZIP 80260 compare to other ZIPs in Colorado?

ZIP 80260 is one of the more affordable among Colorado ZIP codes for rent, ranking #143 of 168 at $1,551/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 80260 changed +4.8%, against a typical +1.3% across the 155 Colorado ZIP codes Zillow tracks.