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ZIP 80640

Pop. 13,818·Adams County·26th most expensive ZIP in Colorado
Median rent (all units)
$2,524/mo
Year-over-Year
+8.9%
Month-over-Month
+9.3%
vs US Median
+$559
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ZIP 80640 · $2,524
More expensive than 80% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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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).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$30,288/yr
At $2,524/mo median
Location
StateCO
CountyAdams County
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 8.9% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+8.9% YoY, +9.3% 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: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 80640 covers Commerce City, CO. The median rent here is $2,524/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,070/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,460/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($117,373/yr), ZIP 80640 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 8.9% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 80640?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 80640 (Commerce City, CO) is $2,524. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 80640 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 80640's median rent of $2,524/mo is $559 (28%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 80640 compare to other ZIPs in Colorado?

ZIP 80640 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Colorado, ranking #26 out of 166 ZIPs tracked at $2,524/mo.

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 $101,000/year (~$49/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,524/mo in ZIP 80640. The local median household income is $117,373/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 80640?

Rent in ZIP 80640 has increased 8.9% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 80640 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 80640 is considered affordable for renters. At $2,524/mo, rent takes approximately 26% of the local median household income ($117,373/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 80640 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 80640 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 20.2% of ZIP 80640 households are renters, while 79.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 80640 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 80640 compare to the rest of Commerce City?

ZIP 80640 is pricier than Commerce City as a whole. At $2,524/mo, it's $40 above the Commerce City citywide median of $2,484/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 80640 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 80640 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
26%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,524/mo, rent takes ~26% of ZIP 80640's median household income ($117,373/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 80640 26%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.4%
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