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ZIP 80503

Part of Longmont, CO
Pop. 35,846·Boulder County·85th most expensive ZIP in Colorado
Median rent (all units)
$1,999/mo
Year-over-Year
+7.5%
Month-over-Month
+1.8%
vs US Median
+$34
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ZIP 80503 · $1,999
More expensive than 60% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,520
1 BR
$1,760
2 BR
$2,080
3 BR
$2,760
4 BR+
$3,170
Research median
$2,080/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
$23,988/yr
At $1,999/mo median
Location
StateCO
CountyBoulder County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 7.5% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+7.5% YoY, +1.8% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 80503 (Longmont, CO) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 59.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
35,846
Median income
$113,620
Median age
44.8
Renters
33.9%
Age distribution
18.9%
19.4%
25.3%
15.7%
20.7%
Under 1818.9%
18–3419.4%
35–5425.3%
55–6415.7%
65+20.7%
Gender
49.2%
50.8%
Male49.2%
Female50.8%
Race & ethnicity
81.5%
White81.5%
Black0.6%
Hispanic10.2%
Asian5.2%
Other2.4%
Education (25+)
12.8%
25%
59.9%
No HS diploma2.3%
HS diploma12.8%
Some college25%
Bachelor's+59.9%
Housing tenure
66.1%
33.9%
Owner66.1%
Renter33.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 80503 in Longmont, CO has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,562 → $1,999
up 28.0%
Income
$109,585 → $113,620
up 3.7%
Population
36,894 → 35,846
down 2.8%
Renter share
30.4% → 33.9%
+3.5 pts
Bachelor's+
60.4% → 59.9%
-0.5 pts
Median age
42.2 → 44.8
+2.6 yrs

Since 2021, the typical rent in ZIP 80503 in Longmont, CO has climbed from $1,562 to $1,999, a 28.0% change over five years. Household income in the area moved from $109,585 to $113,620 across the same window, up 3.7% versus 2021. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has contracted by 2.8% since 2021, moving from about 36,894 residents to roughly 35,846. Renters now make up 33.9% of households, compared with 30.4% five years ago. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 80503 in Longmont, CO look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 80503 covers Longmont, CO. The median rent here is $1,999/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,760/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,080/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($113,620/yr), ZIP 80503 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 7.5% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 80503?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 80503 (Longmont, CO) is $1,999. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 80503 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 80503's median rent of $1,999/mo is $34 (2%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 80503 compare to other ZIPs in Colorado?

ZIP 80503 falls in the middle range for Colorado, ranking #85 out of 166 ZIPs at $1,999/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 80503?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $80,000/year (~$38/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,999/mo in ZIP 80503. The local median household income is $113,620/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 80503?

Rent in ZIP 80503 has increased 7.5% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 80503 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 80503 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,999/mo, rent takes approximately 21% of the local median household income ($113,620/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 80503 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 80503 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 33.9% of ZIP 80503 households are renters, while 66.1% are owner-occupied. ZIP 80503 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 80503 compare to the rest of Longmont?

ZIP 80503 is pricier than Longmont as a whole. At $1,999/mo, it's $38 above the Longmont citywide median of $1,961/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 80503 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 80503 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
21%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,999/mo, rent takes ~21% of ZIP 80503's median household income ($113,620/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 80503 21%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.4%
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