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ZIP 80305

Part of Boulder, CO
Pop. 16,291·Boulder County·7th most expensive ZIP in Colorado
Median rent (all units)
$3,038/mo
Year-over-Year
-14.6%
Month-over-Month
+2.8%
vs US Median
+$1,073
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ZIP 80305 · $3,038
More expensive than 91% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,840
1 BR
$2,120
2 BR
$2,510
3 BR
$3,330
4 BR+
$3,830
Research median
$2,510/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
$36,456/yr
At $3,038/mo median
Location
StateCO
CountyBoulder County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 14.6% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-14.6% YoY, +2.8% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 80305 (Boulder, CO) is majority owner-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income above the national average, 79.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
16,291
Median income
$126,107
Median age
36.7
Renters
39.8%
Age distribution
17.5%
30.6%
25%
15.6%
Under 1817.5%
18–3430.6%
35–5425%
55–6411.3%
65+15.6%
Gender
50.9%
49.1%
Male50.9%
Female49.1%
Race & ethnicity
83.8%
White83.8%
Black1.2%
Hispanic7.5%
Asian4.2%
Other3.3%
Education (25+)
14.4%
79.4%
No HS diploma1%
HS diploma5.2%
Some college14.4%
Bachelor's+79.4%
Housing tenure
60.2%
39.8%
Owner60.2%
Renter39.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 80305 in Boulder, CO has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,550 → $3,038
up 19.1%
Income
$107,215 → $126,107
up 17.6%
Population
16,153 → 16,291
up 0.9%
Renter share
37% → 39.8%
+2.8 pts
Bachelor's+
83.1% → 79.4%
-3.7 pts
Median age
38.4 → 36.7
-1.7 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 80305 in Boulder, CO has shifted from $2,550 to $3,038, up 19.1% since 2021. Census figures show median household income at $126,107 today, compared with $107,215 five years earlier. The renter share has risen from 37% to 39.8%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 83.1% to 79.4% 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 80305 covers Boulder, CO. The median rent here is $3,038/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,120/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,510/mo.

At 29% of local median household income ($126,107/yr), ZIP 80305 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 14.6% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 80305?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 80305 (Boulder, CO) is $3,038. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 80305 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 80305's median rent of $3,038/mo is $1,073 (55%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 80305 compare to other ZIPs in Colorado?

ZIP 80305 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Colorado, ranking #7 out of 166 ZIPs tracked at $3,038/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 80305?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $122,000/year (~$59/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,038/mo in ZIP 80305. The local median household income is $126,107/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 80305?

Rent in ZIP 80305 has decreased 14.6% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 80305 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 80305 is considered affordable for renters. At $3,038/mo, rent takes approximately 29% of the local median household income ($126,107/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 80305 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 80305 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 39.8% of ZIP 80305 households are renters, while 60.2% are owner-occupied. ZIP 80305 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 80305 compare to the rest of Boulder?

ZIP 80305 is pricier than Boulder as a whole. At $3,038/mo, it's $599 above the Boulder citywide median of $2,439/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 80305 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 80305 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
29%
AFFORDABLE

At $3,038/mo, rent takes ~29% of ZIP 80305's median household income ($126,107/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 80305 29%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.4%
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