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ZIP 80304

Part of Boulder, CO
Pop. 25,383·Boulder County·25th most expensive ZIP in Colorado
Median rent (all units)
$2,525/mo
Year-over-Year
+2.6%
Month-over-Month
+0.6%
vs US Median
+$560
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ZIP 80304 · $2,525
More expensive than 80% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,700
1 BR
$1,960
2 BR
$2,320
3 BR
$3,080
4 BR+
$3,540
Research median
$2,320/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
$30,300/yr
At $2,525/mo median
Location
StateCO
CountyBoulder County
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Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are climbing (2.6% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+2.6% YoY, +0.6% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 80304 (Boulder, CO) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 77% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
25,383
Median income
$126,558
Median age
42.8
Renters
30%
Age distribution
17.8%
21.4%
29.7%
13.4%
17.7%
Under 1817.8%
18–3421.4%
35–5429.7%
55–6413.4%
65+17.7%
Gender
48.7%
51.3%
Male48.7%
Female51.3%
Race & ethnicity
79.9%
12.7%
White79.9%
Hispanic12.7%
Asian3.4%
Other3.8%
Education (25+)
77%
No HS diploma5%
HS diploma7.2%
Some college10.9%
Bachelor's+77%
Housing tenure
70%
30%
Owner70%
Renter30%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 80304 in Boulder, CO has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,086 → $2,525
up 21.0%
Income
$98,985 → $126,558
up 27.9%
Population
25,332 → 25,383
up 0.2%
Renter share
32.1% → 30%
-2.1 pts
Bachelor's+
75.9% → 77%
+1.1 pts
Median age
41.9 → 42.8
+0.9 yrs

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 80304 in Boulder, CO paid around $2,086 a month. That figure now sits near $2,525, up 21.0% from the 2021 baseline. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $98,985 in 2021 to $126,558 more recently. With wages climbing faster than rent over the same window, renters here have a bit more breathing room than they did five years back. The renter share has eased from 32.1% to 30%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 80304 in Boulder, CO market of 2021.

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About renting in ZIP 80304

Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 80304 covers Boulder, CO. The median rent here is $2,525/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,960/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,320/mo.

At 24% of local median household income ($126,558/yr), ZIP 80304 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.6% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much is rent in ZIP code 80304?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 80304 (Boulder, CO) is $2,525. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 80304 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 80304's median rent of $2,525/mo is $560 (28%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 80304 compare to other ZIPs in Colorado?

ZIP 80304 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Colorado, ranking #25 out of 166 ZIPs tracked at $2,525/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 80304?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $101,000/year (~$49/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,525/mo in ZIP 80304. The local median household income is $126,558/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 80304?

Rent in ZIP 80304 has increased 2.6% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 80304 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 80304 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,525/mo, rent takes approximately 24% of the local median household income ($126,558/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 80304 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 80304 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 30% of ZIP 80304 households are renters, while 70% are owner-occupied. ZIP 80304 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 80304 compare to the rest of Boulder?

ZIP 80304 is pricier than Boulder as a whole. At $2,525/mo, it's $86 above the Boulder citywide median of $2,439/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 80304 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 80304 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
24%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,525/mo, rent takes ~24% of ZIP 80304's median household income ($126,558/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 80304 24%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.4%
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