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ZIP 80602

Part of Thornton, CO
Pop. 44,783·Adams County·11th most expensive ZIP in Colorado
Median rent (all units)
$2,932/mo
Year-over-Year
+0.8%
Month-over-Month
+0.9%
vs US Median
+$967
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ZIP 80602 · $2,932
More expensive than 89% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,290
1 BR
$2,440
2 BR
$2,910
3 BR
$3,810
4 BR+
$4,250
Research median
$2,910/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
$35,184/yr
At $2,932/mo median
Location
StateCO
CountyAdams County
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Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are climbing (0.8% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.8% YoY, +0.9% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 80602 (Thornton, CO) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 43.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
44,783
Median income
$151,737
Median age
38.8
Renters
7.8%
Age distribution
26.5%
17.7%
32.6%
12.2%
Under 1826.5%
18–3417.7%
35–5432.6%
55–6411%
65+12.2%
Gender
49.9%
50.1%
Male49.9%
Female50.1%
Race & ethnicity
66.7%
25.2%
White66.7%
Black2.6%
Hispanic25.2%
Asian8.1%
Education (25+)
19.8%
30.4%
43.2%
No HS diploma6.5%
HS diploma19.8%
Some college30.4%
Bachelor's+43.2%
Housing tenure
92.2%
Owner92.2%
Renter7.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 80602 in Thornton, CO has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,390 → $2,932
up 22.7%
Income
$130,101 → $151,737
up 16.6%
Population
39,215 → 44,783
up 14.2%
Renter share
7.7% → 7.8%
+0.1 pts
Bachelor's+
41.8% → 43.2%
+1.4 pts
Median age
38.2 → 38.8
+0.6 yrs

Since 2021, the typical rent in ZIP 80602 in Thornton, CO has climbed from $2,390 to $2,932, a 22.7% change over five years. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $130,101 in 2021 to $151,737 more recently. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has grown by 14.2% since 2021, moving from about 39,215 residents to roughly 44,783. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 80602 in Thornton, CO market of 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 80602 covers Thornton, CO. The median rent here is $2,932/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,440/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,910/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($151,737/yr), ZIP 80602 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 0.8% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much is rent in ZIP code 80602?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 80602 (Thornton, CO) is $2,932. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 80602 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 80602's median rent of $2,932/mo is $967 (49%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 80602 compare to other ZIPs in Colorado?

ZIP 80602 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Colorado, ranking #11 out of 166 ZIPs tracked at $2,932/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 80602?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $117,000/year (~$56/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,932/mo in ZIP 80602. The local median household income is $151,737/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 80602?

Rent in ZIP 80602 has increased 0.8% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 80602 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 80602 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,932/mo, rent takes approximately 23% of the local median household income ($151,737/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 80602 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 80602 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 7.8% of ZIP 80602 households are renters, while 92.2% are owner-occupied. ZIP 80602 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 80602 compare to the rest of Thornton?

ZIP 80602 is pricier than Thornton as a whole. At $2,932/mo, it's $1,022 above the Thornton citywide median of $1,910/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 80602 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 80602 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
23%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,932/mo, rent takes ~23% of ZIP 80602's median household income ($151,737/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 80602 23%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.4%
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