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ZIP 80528

Pop. 24,960·Larimer County·50th most expensive ZIP in Colorado
Median rent (all units)
$2,248/mo
Year-over-Year
+13.0%
Month-over-Month
-1.9%
vs US Median
+$283
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 80528 · $2,248
More expensive than 71% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,750
1 BR
$1,780
2 BR
$2,010
3 BR
$2,770
4 BR+
$2,950
Research median
$2,010/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$26,976/yr
At $2,248/mo median
Location
StateCO
CountyLarimer County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 13.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+13.0% YoY, -1.9% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 80528 (Fort Collins, CO) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 65.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
24,960
Median income
$130,350
Median age
35.7
Renters
32.9%
Age distribution
27.6%
21%
28.5%
12.6%
Under 1827.6%
18–3421%
35–5428.5%
55–6410.3%
65+12.6%
Gender
50.2%
49.8%
Male50.2%
Female49.8%
Race & ethnicity
74.2%
15.6%
White74.2%
Black1.7%
Hispanic15.6%
Asian6.8%
Other1.7%
Education (25+)
20.6%
65.6%
No HS diploma2.7%
HS diploma11.1%
Some college20.6%
Bachelor's+65.6%
Housing tenure
67.1%
32.9%
Owner67.1%
Renter32.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 80528 in Fort Collins, CO has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,656 → $2,248
up 35.7%
Income
$118,099 → $130,350
up 10.4%
Population
23,352 → 24,960
up 6.9%
Renter share
27.7% → 32.9%
+5.2 pts
Bachelor's+
61.1% → 65.6%
+4.5 pts

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 80528 in Fort Collins, CO paid around $1,656 a month. That figure now sits near $2,248, up 35.7% from the 2021 baseline. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $118,099 in 2021 to $130,350 more recently. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 80528 in Fort Collins, CO adding about 1,608 residents over the five-year window, up 6.9% on net. The renter share has risen from 27.7% to 32.9%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 61.1% to 65.6% across the same window. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 80528 in Fort Collins, CO market of 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 80528 covers Fort Collins, CO. The median rent here is $2,248/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,780/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,010/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($130,350/yr), ZIP 80528 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 13.0% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 80528?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 80528 (Fort Collins, CO) is $2,248. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 80528 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 80528's median rent of $2,248/mo is $283 (14%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 80528 compare to other ZIPs in Colorado?

ZIP 80528 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Colorado, ranking #50 out of 166 ZIPs tracked at $2,248/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 80528?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $90,000/year (~$43/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,248/mo in ZIP 80528. The local median household income is $130,350/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 80528?

Rent in ZIP 80528 has increased 13.0% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 80528 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 80528 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,248/mo, rent takes approximately 21% of the local median household income ($130,350/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 80528 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 80528 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 32.9% of ZIP 80528 households are renters, while 67.1% are owner-occupied. ZIP 80528 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 80528 compare to the rest of Fort Collins?

ZIP 80528 is pricier than Fort Collins as a whole. At $2,248/mo, it's $310 above the Fort Collins citywide median of $1,938/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 80528 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 80528 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
21%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,248/mo, rent takes ~21% of ZIP 80528's median household income ($130,350/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 80528 21%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.4%
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