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ZIP 80501

Part of Longmont, CO
Pop. 44,147·Boulder County·111th most expensive ZIP in Colorado
Median rent (all units)
$1,826/mo
Year-over-Year
+4.8%
Month-over-Month
-2.3%
vs US Median
-$136
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ZIP 80501 · $1,826
More expensive than 50% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,962/mo
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Studio
$1,320
1 BR
$1,540
2 BR
$1,860
3 BR
$2,440
4 BR+
$2,790
Research median
$1,860/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$21,912/yr
At $1,826/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 (+4.8% YoY, -2.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 80501 (Longmont, CO) is majority owner-occupied, 40.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
44,147
Median income
$80,911
Median age
38.4
Renters
41.5%
Age distribution
19.4%
24.7%
26.6%
17.7%
Under 1819.4%
18–3424.7%
35–5426.6%
55–6411.6%
65+17.7%
Gender
50.6%
49.4%
Male50.6%
Female49.4%
Race & ethnicity
68.3%
30.2%
White68.3%
Black1.2%
Hispanic30.2%
Asian2.9%
Education (25+)
20.8%
28.1%
40.3%
No HS diploma10.8%
HS diploma20.8%
Some college28.1%
Bachelor's+40.3%
Housing tenure
58.5%
41.5%
Owner58.5%
Renter41.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 80501 in Longmont, CO has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,448 → $1,826
up 26.1%
Income
$69,416 → $80,911
up 16.6%
Population
43,615 → 44,147
up 1.2%
Renter share
43% → 41.5%
-1.5 pts
Bachelor's+
36% → 40.3%
+4.3 pts
Median age
37.4 → 38.4
+1.0 yrs

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 80501 in Longmont, CO paid around $1,448 a month. That figure now sits near $1,826, up 26.1% from the 2021 baseline. Census figures show median household income at $80,911 today, compared with $69,416 five years earlier. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 80501 in Longmont, CO adding about 532 residents over the five-year window, up 1.2% on net. The renter share has eased from 43% to 41.5%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 36% to 40.3% 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: August 17, 2026

ZIP code 80501 covers Longmont, CO. The median rent here is $1,826/mo as of August 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,540/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,860/mo.

At 27% of local median household income ($80,911/yr), ZIP 80501 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.8% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 80501?

As of August 17, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 80501 (Longmont, CO) is $1,826. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 80501 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 80501's median rent of $1,826/mo is $136 (7%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo.

How does ZIP 80501 compare to other ZIPs in Colorado?

ZIP 80501 falls in the middle range for Colorado, ranking #111 out of 167 ZIPs at $1,826/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 80501?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $73,000/year (~$35/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,826/mo in ZIP 80501. The local median household income is $80,911/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 80501?

Rent in ZIP 80501 has increased 4.8% over the past year as of August 17, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 80501 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 80501 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,826/mo, rent takes approximately 27% of the local median household income ($80,911/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 80501 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 80501 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 41.5% of ZIP 80501 households are renters, while 58.5% are owner-occupied. ZIP 80501 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 80501 compare to the rest of Longmont?

ZIP 80501 is more affordable than Longmont overall. At $1,826/mo, it's $96 below the Longmont citywide median of $1,922/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 80501 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 80501 reflects August 17, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
27%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,826/mo, rent takes ~27% of ZIP 80501's median household income ($80,911/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 80501 27%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.4%
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