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ZIP 80302

Part of Boulder, CO
Pop. 29,569·Boulder County·37th most expensive ZIP in Colorado
Median rent (all units)
$2,373/mo
Year-over-Year
-14.9%
Month-over-Month
-6.3%
vs US Median
+$408
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ZIP 80302 · $2,373
More expensive than 75% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,650
1 BR
$1,910
2 BR
$2,260
3 BR
$3,000
4 BR+
$3,450
Research median
$2,260/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
$28,476/yr
At $2,373/mo median
Location
StateCO
CountyBoulder County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 14.9% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-14.9% YoY, -6.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 80302 (Boulder, CO) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 75% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
29,569
Median income
$61,698
Median age
24.9
Renters
61.1%
Age distribution
57.3%
14.5%
13.2%
Under 187.3%
18–3457.3%
35–5414.5%
55–647.7%
65+13.2%
Gender
52%
48%
Male52%
Female48%
Race & ethnicity
84.2%
White84.2%
Black1.3%
Hispanic7.8%
Asian4.5%
Other2.2%
Education (25+)
16.3%
75%
No HS diploma1.3%
HS diploma7.4%
Some college16.3%
Bachelor's+75%
Housing tenure
38.9%
61.1%
Owner38.9%
Renter61.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 80302 in Boulder, CO has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,949 → $2,373
up 21.8%
Income
$56,362 → $61,698
up 9.5%
Population
29,593 → 29,569
down 0.1%
Renter share
61.1% → 61.1%
+0.0 pts
Bachelor's+
77.6% → 75%
-2.6 pts
Median age
25.4 → 24.9
-0.5 yrs

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 80302 in Boulder, CO paid around $1,949 a month. That figure now sits near $2,373, up 21.8% from the 2021 baseline. Census figures show median household income at $61,698 today, compared with $56,362 five years earlier. 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 77.6% to 75% across the same window. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 80302 covers Boulder, CO. The median rent here is $2,373/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,910/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,260/mo.

At 46% of local median household income ($61,698/yr), ZIP 80302 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 14.9% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 80302?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 80302 (Boulder, CO) is $2,373. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 80302 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 80302's median rent of $2,373/mo is $408 (21%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 80302 compare to other ZIPs in Colorado?

ZIP 80302 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Colorado, ranking #37 out of 166 ZIPs tracked at $2,373/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 80302?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $95,000/year (~$46/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,373/mo in ZIP 80302. The local median household income is $61,698/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 80302?

Rent in ZIP 80302 has decreased 14.9% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 80302 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 80302 is considered stretched for renters. At $2,373/mo, rent takes approximately 46% of the local median household income ($61,698/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 80302 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 80302 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 61.1% of ZIP 80302 households are renters, while 38.9% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 80302 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 80302 compare to the rest of Boulder?

ZIP 80302 is more affordable than Boulder overall. At $2,373/mo, it's $66 below the Boulder citywide median of $2,439/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 80302 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 80302 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
46%
STRETCHED

At $2,373/mo, rent takes ~46% of ZIP 80302's median household income ($61,698/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 80302 46%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.4%
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