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ZIP 80303

Part of Boulder, CO
Pop. 24,996·Boulder County·38th most expensive ZIP in Colorado
Median rent (all units)
$2,369/mo
Year-over-Year
-2.4%
Month-over-Month
+0.4%
vs US Median
+$404
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ZIP 80303 · $2,369
More expensive than 75% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,680
1 BR
$1,940
2 BR
$2,300
3 BR
$3,050
4 BR+
$3,510
Research median
$2,300/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
$28,428/yr
At $2,369/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 (-2.4% YoY, +0.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 80303 (Boulder, CO) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, 80.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
24,996
Median income
$78,555
Median age
29.3
Renters
56.1%
Age distribution
45.7%
20.2%
16.4%
Under 1810.8%
18–3445.7%
35–5420.2%
55–646.9%
65+16.4%
Gender
52.7%
47.3%
Male52.7%
Female47.3%
Race & ethnicity
80.8%
White80.8%
Black0.9%
Hispanic7.8%
Asian7.3%
Other3.1%
Education (25+)
80.1%
No HS diploma1.3%
HS diploma7.1%
Some college11.4%
Bachelor's+80.1%
Housing tenure
43.9%
56.1%
Owner43.9%
Renter56.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 80303 in Boulder, CO has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,966 → $2,369
up 20.5%
Income
$69,722 → $78,555
up 12.7%
Population
24,810 → 24,996
up 0.7%
Renter share
53.7% → 56.1%
+2.4 pts
Bachelor's+
77.6% → 80.1%
+2.5 pts
Median age
29.8 → 29.3
-0.5 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 80303 in Boulder, CO has shifted from $1,966 to $2,369, up 20.5% since 2021. Household income in the area moved from $69,722 to $78,555 across the same window, up 12.7% 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 53.7% to 56.1%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 77.6% to 80.1% across the same window. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 80303 in Boulder, CO look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 80303 covers Boulder, CO. The median rent here is $2,369/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,940/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,300/mo.

At 36% of local median household income ($78,555/yr), ZIP 80303 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 2.4% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 80303?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 80303 (Boulder, CO) is $2,369. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 80303 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 80303's median rent of $2,369/mo is $404 (21%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 80303 compare to other ZIPs in Colorado?

ZIP 80303 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Colorado, ranking #38 out of 166 ZIPs tracked at $2,369/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 80303?

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 $2,369/mo in ZIP 80303. The local median household income is $78,555/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 80303?

Rent in ZIP 80303 has decreased 2.4% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 80303 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 80303 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,369/mo, rent takes approximately 36% of the local median household income ($78,555/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 80303 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 80303 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 56.1% of ZIP 80303 households are renters, while 43.9% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 80303 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 80303 compare to the rest of Boulder?

ZIP 80303 is more affordable than Boulder overall. At $2,369/mo, it's $70 below the Boulder citywide median of $2,439/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 80303 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 80303 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
36%
MODERATE

At $2,369/mo, rent takes ~36% of ZIP 80303's median household income ($78,555/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 80303 36%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.4%
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