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ZIP 80601

Part of Brighton, CO
Pop. 42,127·Adams County·90th most expensive ZIP in Colorado
Median rent (all units)
$1,974/mo
Year-over-Year
-5.6%
Month-over-Month
+1.3%
vs US Median
+$9
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ZIP 80601 · $1,974
More expensive than 59% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,560
1 BR
$1,660
2 BR
$1,980
3 BR
$2,590
4 BR+
$2,890
Research median
$1,980/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
$23,688/yr
At $1,974/mo median
Location
StateCO
CountyAdams County
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 5.6% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (-5.6% YoY, +1.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 80601 (Brighton, CO) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 23.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
42,127
Median income
$105,417
Median age
34
Renters
28.4%
Age distribution
27.6%
23.8%
26%
Under 1827.6%
18–3423.8%
35–5426%
55–6411.9%
65+10.6%
Gender
50.4%
49.6%
Male50.4%
Female49.6%
Race & ethnicity
59.6%
38.5%
White59.6%
Black2.8%
Hispanic38.5%
Asian2%
Education (25+)
13.1%
32.2%
31.1%
23.6%
No HS diploma13.1%
HS diploma32.2%
Some college31.1%
Bachelor's+23.6%
Housing tenure
71.6%
28.4%
Owner71.6%
Renter28.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 80601 in Brighton, CO has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,720 → $1,974
up 14.8%
Income
$79,216 → $105,417
up 33.1%
Population
40,346 → 42,127
up 4.4%
Renter share
31% → 28.4%
-2.6 pts
Bachelor's+
22% → 23.6%
+1.6 pts
Median age
34.5 → 34
-0.5 yrs

Compared with 2021, rent in ZIP 80601 in Brighton, CO has increased by $254 per month, settling near $1,974 after starting the period at $1,720. Census figures show median household income at $105,417 today, compared with $79,216 five years earlier. Income growth outran rent by about 18.3 percentage points, easing the affordability math somewhat compared with 2021. Headcount in the area went from 40,346 to 42,127 between 2021 and 2024, a 4.4% change. About 28.4% of households rent today, against 31% in 2021. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 80601 covers Brighton, CO. The median rent here is $1,974/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,660/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,980/mo.

At 22% of local median household income ($105,417/yr), ZIP 80601 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 5.6% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much is rent in ZIP code 80601?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 80601 (Brighton, CO) is $1,974. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 80601 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 80601's median rent of $1,974/mo is $9 (0%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 80601 compare to other ZIPs in Colorado?

ZIP 80601 falls in the middle range for Colorado, ranking #90 out of 166 ZIPs at $1,974/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 80601?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $79,000/year (~$38/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,974/mo in ZIP 80601. The local median household income is $105,417/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 80601?

Rent in ZIP 80601 has decreased 5.6% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 80601 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 80601 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,974/mo, rent takes approximately 22% of the local median household income ($105,417/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 80601 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 80601 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 28.4% of ZIP 80601 households are renters, while 71.6% are owner-occupied. ZIP 80601 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 80601 compare to the rest of Brighton?

ZIP 80601 is more affordable than Brighton overall. At $1,974/mo, it's $2 below the Brighton citywide median of $1,976/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 80601 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 80601 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
22%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,974/mo, rent takes ~22% of ZIP 80601's median household income ($105,417/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 80601 22%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.4%
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