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ZIP 80524

Pop. 40,030·Larimer County·68th most expensive ZIP in Colorado
Median rent (all units)
$2,052/mo
Year-over-Year
-0.9%
Month-over-Month
-0.7%
vs US Median
+$87
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 80524 · $2,052
More expensive than 63% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,420
1 BR
$1,440
2 BR
$1,630
3 BR
$2,250
4 BR+
$2,400
Research median
$1,630/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
$24,624/yr
At $2,052/mo median
Location
StateCO
CountyLarimer County
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 0.9% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (-0.9% YoY, -0.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 80524 (Fort Collins, CO) is majority owner-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, 52.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
40,030
Median income
$85,035
Median age
35.9
Renters
35.7%
Age distribution
17.8%
30.1%
22.1%
18.1%
Under 1817.8%
18–3430.1%
35–5422.1%
55–6412%
65+18.1%
Gender
50.3%
49.7%
Male50.3%
Female49.7%
Race & ethnicity
80.1%
17.3%
White80.1%
Black1.2%
Hispanic17.3%
Asian1.2%
Education (25+)
16.4%
24%
52.8%
No HS diploma6.8%
HS diploma16.4%
Some college24%
Bachelor's+52.8%
Housing tenure
64.3%
35.7%
Owner64.3%
Renter35.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 80524 in Fort Collins, CO has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,523 → $2,052
up 34.7%
Income
$73,959 → $85,035
up 15.0%
Population
37,236 → 40,030
up 7.5%
Renter share
32.9% → 35.7%
+2.8 pts
Bachelor's+
48.8% → 52.8%
+4.0 pts
Median age
36.6 → 35.9
-0.7 yrs

Since 2021, the typical rent in ZIP 80524 in Fort Collins, CO has climbed from $1,523 to $2,052, a 34.7% change over five years. Household income in the area moved from $73,959 to $85,035 across the same window, up 15.0% versus 2021. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has grown by 7.5% since 2021, moving from about 37,236 residents to roughly 40,030. Renters now make up 35.7% of households, compared with 32.9% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 52.8% of adults here, versus 48.8% in 2021. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 80524 in Fort Collins, CO look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 80524 covers Fort Collins, CO. The median rent here is $2,052/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,440/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,630/mo.

At 29% of local median household income ($85,035/yr), ZIP 80524 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 0.9% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 80524?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 80524 (Fort Collins, CO) is $2,052. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 80524 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 80524's median rent of $2,052/mo is $87 (4%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 80524 compare to other ZIPs in Colorado?

ZIP 80524 falls in the middle range for Colorado, ranking #68 out of 166 ZIPs at $2,052/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 80524?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $82,000/year (~$39/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,052/mo in ZIP 80524. The local median household income is $85,035/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 80524?

Rent in ZIP 80524 has decreased 0.9% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 80524 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 80524 is considered affordable for renters. At $2,052/mo, rent takes approximately 29% of the local median household income ($85,035/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 80524 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 80524 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 35.7% of ZIP 80524 households are renters, while 64.3% are owner-occupied. ZIP 80524 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 80524 compare to the rest of Fort Collins?

ZIP 80524 is pricier than Fort Collins as a whole. At $2,052/mo, it's $114 above the Fort Collins citywide median of $1,938/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 80524 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 80524 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
29%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,052/mo, rent takes ~29% of ZIP 80524's median household income ($85,035/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 80524 29%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.4%
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