ZIP Code · CO

ZIP 80640

Part of Commerce City, CO

Pop. 13,818·Adams County·52nd most expensive ZIP in Colorado

Median rent (all units)

$2,168/mo

Year-over-Year

+10.2%

Month-over-Month

+1.8%

vs US Median

+$236

Reported rents

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ZIP 80640 · $2,168

More expensive than 69% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,930

1 BR

$2,070

2 BR

$2,460

3 BR

$3,220

4 BR+

$3,590

Research median

$2,460/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Past year vs. the rest of Colorado

Rent in ZIP 80640 changed +10.2% over the year to September 2026. Across the 155 Colorado ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +1.3%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 8 months in a row, and rose in 9 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($117,373) is $2,934 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($2,460); a 3-bedroom is $3,220.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 80233, 4 miles away, rents for 24% less ($1,652/mo), about $6,200 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 80640. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$26,016/yr

At $2,168/mo median

Location

CityCommerce City

StateCO

CountyAdams County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 10.2% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+10.2% YoY, +1.8% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 80640 (Commerce City, CO) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 27.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

13,818

Median income

$117,373

Median age

34.9

Renters

20.2%

Age distribution

26.7%

23.4%

30.7%

Under 1826.7%

18–3423.4%

35–5430.7%

55–6410.8%

65+8.4%

Gender

51.6%

48.4%

Male51.6%

Female48.4%

Race & ethnicity

63.7%

43.2%

White63.7%

Hispanic43.2%

Asian1.9%

Education (25+)

30.7%

32.5%

27.3%

No HS diploma9.5%

HS diploma30.7%

Some college32.5%

Bachelor's+27.3%

Housing tenure

79.8%

20.2%

Owner79.8%

Renter20.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 80640 in Commerce City, CO has changed in 5 years

Income

$90,888 → $117,373

up 29.1%

Population

13,344 → 13,818

up 3.6%

Renter share

20.9% → 20.2%

-0.7 pts

Bachelor's+

26.1% → 27.3%

+1.2 pts

Median age

36.4 → 34.9

-1.5 yrs

Median household income climbed from $90,888 to $117,373 between 2021 and 2024, a 29.1% shift. Census counts show ZIP 80640 in Commerce City, CO adding about 474 residents over the five-year window, up 3.6% on net.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 80640 covers Commerce City, CO. The median rent here is $2,168/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,070/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,460/mo.

At 22% of local median household income ($117,373/yr), ZIP 80640 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 10.2% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 80640?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $87,000/year (about $42/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,168/mo in ZIP 80640. The local median household income is $117,373/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 80640?

Rent in ZIP 80640 has risen 10.2% over the past year.

How does ZIP 80640 compare to other ZIPs in Colorado?

ZIP 80640 is one of the pricier among Colorado ZIP codes for rent, ranking #52 of 168 at $2,168/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 80640 changed +10.2%, against a typical +1.3% across the 155 Colorado ZIP codes Zillow tracks.