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ZIP 80534

Pop. 20,502·Weld County·62nd most expensive ZIP in Colorado
Median rent (all units)
$2,104/mo
Year-over-Year
+6.2%
Month-over-Month
+8.8%
vs US Median
+$139
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ZIP 80534 · $2,104
More expensive than 66% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,430
1 BR
$1,500
2 BR
$1,840
3 BR
$2,550
4 BR+
$2,950
Research median
$1,840/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
$25,248/yr
At $2,104/mo median
Location
StateCO
CountyWeld County
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 6.2% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+6.2% YoY, +8.8% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 80534 (Johnstown, CO) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 37.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
20,502
Median income
$129,024
Median age
35
Renters
21.4%
Age distribution
26%
24%
30.1%
Under 1826%
18–3424%
35–5430.1%
55–649.7%
65+10.2%
Gender
53.8%
46.2%
Male53.8%
Female46.2%
Race & ethnicity
80.8%
18.9%
White80.8%
Black0.7%
Hispanic18.9%
Asian1.3%
Education (25+)
21.5%
35.6%
37.6%
No HS diploma5.3%
HS diploma21.5%
Some college35.6%
Bachelor's+37.6%
Housing tenure
78.6%
21.4%
Owner78.6%
Renter21.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 80534 in Johnstown, CO has changed in 5 years

Income
$110,247 → $129,024
up 17.0%
Population
18,424 → 20,502
up 11.3%
Renter share
19.2% → 21.4%
+2.2 pts
Bachelor's+
38.6% → 37.6%
-1.0 pts

Census figures show median household income at $129,024 today, compared with $110,247 five years earlier. Headcount in the area went from 18,424 to 20,502 between 2021 and 2024, a 11.3% change. About 21.4% of households rent today, against 19.2% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 80534 covers Johnstown, CO. The median rent here is $2,104/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,500/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,840/mo.

At 20% of local median household income ($129,024/yr), ZIP 80534 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 6.2% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 80534?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 80534 (Johnstown, CO) is $2,104. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 80534 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 80534's median rent of $2,104/mo is $139 (7%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 80534 compare to other ZIPs in Colorado?

ZIP 80534 falls in the middle range for Colorado, ranking #62 out of 166 ZIPs at $2,104/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 80534?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $84,000/year (~$40/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,104/mo in ZIP 80534. The local median household income is $129,024/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 80534?

Rent in ZIP 80534 has increased 6.2% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 80534 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 80534 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,104/mo, rent takes approximately 20% of the local median household income ($129,024/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 80534 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 80534 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 21.4% of ZIP 80534 households are renters, while 78.6% are owner-occupied. ZIP 80534 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 80534 compare to the rest of Johnstown?

ZIP 80534 sits right at the Johnstown citywide median of $2,104/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 80534 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 80534 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
20%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,104/mo, rent takes ~20% of ZIP 80534's median household income ($129,024/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 80534 20%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.4%
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