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ZIP 80525

Pop. 54,211·Larimer County·108th most expensive ZIP in Colorado
Median rent (all units)
$1,844/mo
Year-over-Year
+6.7%
Month-over-Month
+0.8%
vs US Median
-$121
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ZIP 80525 · $1,844
More expensive than 51% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,660
1 BR
$1,690
2 BR
$1,900
3 BR
$2,620
4 BR+
$2,790
Research median
$1,900/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
$22,128/yr
At $1,844/mo median
Location
StateCO
CountyLarimer County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 6.7% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+6.7% YoY, +0.8% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 80525 (Fort Collins, CO) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 60.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
54,211
Median income
$91,636
Median age
37.9
Renters
41.6%
Age distribution
16.7%
30%
24.5%
17.3%
Under 1816.7%
18–3430%
35–5424.5%
55–6411.6%
65+17.3%
Gender
48.3%
51.7%
Male48.3%
Female51.7%
Race & ethnicity
81.5%
White81.5%
Black1.1%
Hispanic11.3%
Asian2.9%
Other3.2%
Education (25+)
25.7%
60.5%
No HS diploma1.8%
HS diploma12%
Some college25.7%
Bachelor's+60.5%
Housing tenure
58.4%
41.6%
Owner58.4%
Renter41.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 80525 in Fort Collins, CO has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,394 → $1,844
up 32.3%
Income
$81,531 → $91,636
up 12.4%
Population
54,980 → 54,211
down 1.4%
Renter share
38.6% → 41.6%
+3.0 pts
Bachelor's+
56.1% → 60.5%
+4.4 pts
Median age
36.4 → 37.9
+1.5 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 80525 in Fort Collins, CO has shifted from $1,394 to $1,844, up 32.3% since 2021. Median household income climbed from $81,531 to $91,636 between 2021 and 2024, a 12.4% shift. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 80525 in Fort Collins, CO losing about 769 residents over the five-year window, down 1.4% on net. The renter share has risen from 38.6% to 41.6%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 56.1% to 60.5% across the same window. Taken together, the five-year picture in ZIP 80525 in Fort Collins, 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 80525 covers Fort Collins, CO. The median rent here is $1,844/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,690/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,900/mo.

At 24% of local median household income ($91,636/yr), ZIP 80525 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 6.7% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 80525?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 80525 (Fort Collins, CO) is $1,844. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 80525 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 80525's median rent of $1,844/mo is $121 (6%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 80525 compare to other ZIPs in Colorado?

ZIP 80525 falls in the middle range for Colorado, ranking #108 out of 166 ZIPs at $1,844/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 80525?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $74,000/year (~$36/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,844/mo in ZIP 80525. The local median household income is $91,636/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 80525?

Rent in ZIP 80525 has increased 6.7% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 80525 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 80525 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,844/mo, rent takes approximately 24% of the local median household income ($91,636/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 80525 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 80525 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 41.6% of ZIP 80525 households are renters, while 58.4% are owner-occupied. ZIP 80525 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 80525 compare to the rest of Fort Collins?

ZIP 80525 is more affordable than Fort Collins overall. At $1,844/mo, it's $94 below the Fort Collins citywide median of $1,938/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 80525 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 80525 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
24%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,844/mo, rent takes ~24% of ZIP 80525's median household income ($91,636/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 80525 24%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.4%
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