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ZIP 80301

Part of Boulder, CO
Pop. 25,007·Boulder County·40th most expensive ZIP in Colorado
Median rent (all units)
$2,314/mo
Year-over-Year
+1.8%
Month-over-Month
-1.1%
vs US Median
+$352
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ZIP 80301 · $2,314
More expensive than 74% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,962/mo
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Studio
$1,670
1 BR
$1,930
2 BR
$2,280
3 BR
$3,030
4 BR+
$3,480
Research median
$2,280/mo

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

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$27,768/yr
At $2,314/mo median
Location
StateCO
CountyBoulder County
Rent Market Meter
Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+1.8% YoY, -1.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 80301 (Boulder, CO) is roughly split between renters and owners, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income above the national average, 69.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
25,007
Median income
$95,207
Median age
36.9
Renters
45.1%
Age distribution
15.1%
32%
25.8%
16.1%
Under 1815.1%
18–3432%
35–5425.8%
55–6411%
65+16.1%
Gender
49.9%
50.1%
Male49.9%
Female50.1%
Race & ethnicity
79.9%
12.4%
White79.9%
Black0.5%
Hispanic12.4%
Asian3.9%
Other3.2%
Education (25+)
20.8%
69.5%
No HS diploma2%
HS diploma7.7%
Some college20.8%
Bachelor's+69.5%
Housing tenure
54.9%
45.1%
Owner54.9%
Renter45.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 80301 in Boulder, CO has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,805 → $2,314
up 28.2%
Income
$83,984 → $95,207
up 13.4%
Population
25,058 → 25,007
down 0.2%
Renter share
44.6% → 45.1%
+0.5 pts
Bachelor's+
67% → 69.5%
+2.5 pts

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 80301 in Boulder, CO has shifted from $1,805 to $2,314, up 28.2% since 2021. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 80301 in Boulder, CO now reports about $95,207, up from $83,984 in 2021. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 67% to 69.5% across the same window. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 80301 in Boulder, CO reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

ZIP code 80301 covers Boulder, CO. The median rent here is $2,314/mo as of August 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,930/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,280/mo.

At 29% of local median household income ($95,207/yr), ZIP 80301 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.8% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 80301?

As of August 17, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 80301 (Boulder, CO) is $2,314. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 80301 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 80301's median rent of $2,314/mo is $352 (18%) above the US national median of $1,962/mo.

How does ZIP 80301 compare to other ZIPs in Colorado?

ZIP 80301 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Colorado, ranking #40 out of 167 ZIPs tracked at $2,314/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 80301?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $93,000/year (~$45/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,314/mo in ZIP 80301. The local median household income is $95,207/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 80301?

Rent in ZIP 80301 has increased 1.8% over the past year as of August 17, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 80301 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 80301 is considered affordable for renters. At $2,314/mo, rent takes approximately 29% of the local median household income ($95,207/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 80301 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 80301 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 45.1% of ZIP 80301 households are renters, while 54.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 80301 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 80301 compare to the rest of Boulder?

ZIP 80301 is more affordable than Boulder overall. At $2,314/mo, it's $56 below the Boulder citywide median of $2,370/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 80301 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 80301 reflects August 17, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
29%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,314/mo, rent takes ~29% of ZIP 80301's median household income ($95,207/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 80301 29%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.4%
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