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ZIP 80403

Part of Golden, CO
Pop. 20,732·Jefferson County·17th most expensive ZIP in Colorado
Median rent (all units)
$2,737/mo
Year-over-Year
-3.9%
Month-over-Month
-0.5%
vs US Median
+$772
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ZIP 80403 · $2,737
More expensive than 85% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,750
1 BR
$1,870
2 BR
$2,230
3 BR
$2,920
4 BR+
$3,250
Research median
$2,230/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
$32,844/yr
At $2,737/mo median
Location
CityGolden
StateCO
CountyJefferson County
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 3.9% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (-3.9% YoY, -0.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 80403 (Golden, CO) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 67.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
20,732
Median income
$151,276
Median age
45.6
Renters
13.1%
Age distribution
21.3%
13.2%
29.3%
16.4%
19.8%
Under 1821.3%
18–3413.2%
35–5429.3%
55–6416.4%
65+19.8%
Gender
50.2%
49.8%
Male50.2%
Female49.8%
Race & ethnicity
90.7%
White90.7%
Hispanic4%
Asian2%
Other3.1%
Education (25+)
20.5%
67.7%
No HS diploma1.6%
HS diploma10.2%
Some college20.5%
Bachelor's+67.7%
Housing tenure
86.9%
13.1%
Owner86.9%
Renter13.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 80403 in Golden, CO has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,282 → $2,737
up 19.9%
Income
$129,537 → $151,276
up 16.8%
Population
20,831 → 20,732
down 0.5%
Renter share
12.3% → 13.1%
+0.8 pts
Bachelor's+
61.1% → 67.7%
+6.6 pts
Median age
42.9 → 45.6
+2.7 yrs

Compared with 2021, rent in ZIP 80403 in Golden, CO has increased by $455 per month, settling near $2,737 after starting the period at $2,282. Median household income grew from $129,537 to $151,276 between 2021 and 2024, a 16.8% shift. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 3.1 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 61.1% to 67.7%. Taken together, the five-year picture in ZIP 80403 in Golden, CO reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 80403 covers Golden, CO. The median rent here is $2,737/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,870/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,230/mo.

At 22% of local median household income ($151,276/yr), ZIP 80403 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 3.9% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 80403?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 80403 (Golden, CO) is $2,737. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 80403 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 80403's median rent of $2,737/mo is $772 (39%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 80403 compare to other ZIPs in Colorado?

ZIP 80403 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Colorado, ranking #17 out of 166 ZIPs tracked at $2,737/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 80403?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $109,000/year (~$52/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,737/mo in ZIP 80403. The local median household income is $151,276/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 80403?

Rent in ZIP 80403 has decreased 3.9% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 80403 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 80403 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,737/mo, rent takes approximately 22% of the local median household income ($151,276/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 80403 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 80403 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 13.1% of ZIP 80403 households are renters, while 86.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 80403 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 80403 compare to the rest of Golden?

ZIP 80403 is pricier than Golden as a whole. At $2,737/mo, it's $442 above the Golden citywide median of $2,295/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 80403 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 80403 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
22%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,737/mo, rent takes ~22% of ZIP 80403's median household income ($151,276/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 80403 22%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.4%
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