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ZIP 80401

Part of Golden, CO
Pop. 43,811·Jefferson County·56th most expensive ZIP in Colorado
Median rent (all units)
$2,184/mo
Year-over-Year
+8.1%
Month-over-Month
+0.2%
vs US Median
+$219
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ZIP 80401 · $2,184
More expensive than 69% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,690
1 BR
$1,800
2 BR
$2,150
3 BR
$2,810
4 BR+
$3,140
Research median
$2,150/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
$26,208/yr
At $2,184/mo median
Location
CityGolden
StateCO
CountyJefferson County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 8.1% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+8.1% YoY, +0.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 80401 (Golden, CO) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 58.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
43,811
Median income
$118,039
Median age
38.8
Renters
35.2%
Age distribution
16.6%
28.1%
27%
16.3%
Under 1816.6%
18–3428.1%
35–5427%
55–6412%
65+16.3%
Gender
54.6%
45.4%
Male54.6%
Female45.4%
Race & ethnicity
81.8%
White81.8%
Black1.3%
Hispanic10%
Asian3.4%
Other3.5%
Education (25+)
16.6%
22%
58.2%
No HS diploma3.2%
HS diploma16.6%
Some college22%
Bachelor's+58.2%
Housing tenure
64.8%
35.2%
Owner64.8%
Renter35.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 80401 in Golden, CO has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,727 → $2,184
up 26.5%
Income
$105,061 → $118,039
up 12.4%
Population
42,397 → 43,811
up 3.3%
Renter share
33.7% → 35.2%
+1.5 pts
Bachelor's+
56.3% → 58.2%
+1.9 pts
Median age
39.5 → 38.8
-0.7 yrs

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 80401 in Golden, CO paid around $1,727 a month. That figure now sits near $2,184, up 26.5% from the 2021 baseline. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $105,061 in 2021 to $118,039 more recently. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 80401 in Golden, CO adding about 1,414 residents over the five-year window, up 3.3% on net. The renter share has risen from 33.7% to 35.2%, 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 80401 in Golden, CO market of 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 80401 covers Golden, CO. The median rent here is $2,184/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,800/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,150/mo.

At 22% of local median household income ($118,039/yr), ZIP 80401 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 8.1% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 80401?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 80401 (Golden, CO) is $2,184. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 80401 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 80401's median rent of $2,184/mo is $219 (11%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 80401 compare to other ZIPs in Colorado?

ZIP 80401 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Colorado, ranking #56 out of 166 ZIPs tracked at $2,184/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 80401?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $87,000/year (~$42/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,184/mo in ZIP 80401. The local median household income is $118,039/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 80401?

Rent in ZIP 80401 has increased 8.1% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 80401 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 80401 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,184/mo, rent takes approximately 22% of the local median household income ($118,039/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 80401 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 80401 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 35.2% of ZIP 80401 households are renters, while 64.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 80401 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 80401 compare to the rest of Golden?

ZIP 80401 is more affordable than Golden overall. At $2,184/mo, it's $111 below the Golden citywide median of $2,295/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 80401 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 80401 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
22%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,184/mo, rent takes ~22% of ZIP 80401's median household income ($118,039/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 80401 22%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.4%
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