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ZIP 80817

Part of Fountain, CO
Pop. 31,241·El Paso County·65th most expensive ZIP in Colorado
Median rent (all units)
$2,086/mo
Year-over-Year
+6.7%
Month-over-Month
-1.1%
vs US Median
+$121
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ZIP 80817 · $2,086
More expensive than 65% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,340
1 BR
$1,640
2 BR
$1,940
3 BR
$2,700
4 BR+
$3,070
Research median
$1,940/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
$25,032/yr
At $2,086/mo median
Location
StateCO
CountyEl Paso County
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Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are climbing (6.7% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+6.7% YoY, -1.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 80817 (Fountain, CO) is majority owner-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, 33.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
31,241
Median income
$86,543
Median age
30.6
Renters
25.7%
Age distribution
27.7%
30.1%
26%
Under 1827.7%
18–3430.1%
35–5426%
55–648.9%
65+7.2%
Gender
50.6%
49.4%
Male50.6%
Female49.4%
Race & ethnicity
66.3%
25.3%
White66.3%
Black8.2%
Hispanic25.3%
Asian2.7%
Education (25+)
23.9%
37.6%
33.9%
No HS diploma4.6%
HS diploma23.9%
Some college37.6%
Bachelor's+33.9%
Housing tenure
74.3%
25.7%
Owner74.3%
Renter25.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 80817 in Fountain, CO has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,607 → $2,086
up 29.8%
Income
$74,237 → $86,543
up 16.6%
Population
31,450 → 31,241
down 0.7%
Renter share
29.6% → 25.7%
-3.9 pts
Bachelor's+
30.1% → 33.9%
+3.8 pts

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 80817 in Fountain, CO paid around $1,607 a month. That figure now sits near $2,086, up 29.8% from the 2021 baseline. Household income in the area moved from $74,237 to $86,543 across the same window, up 16.6% versus 2021. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. The renter share has eased from 29.6% to 25.7%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 30.1% to 33.9% across the same window. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 80817 in Fountain, CO look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 80817 covers Fountain, CO. The median rent here is $2,086/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,640/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,940/mo.

At 29% of local median household income ($86,543/yr), ZIP 80817 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 6.7% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 80817?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 80817 (Fountain, CO) is $2,086. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 80817 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 80817's median rent of $2,086/mo is $121 (6%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 80817 compare to other ZIPs in Colorado?

ZIP 80817 falls in the middle range for Colorado, ranking #65 out of 166 ZIPs at $2,086/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 80817?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $83,000/year (~$40/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,086/mo in ZIP 80817. The local median household income is $86,543/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 80817?

Rent in ZIP 80817 has increased 6.7% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 80817 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 80817 is considered affordable for renters. At $2,086/mo, rent takes approximately 29% of the local median household income ($86,543/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 80817 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 80817 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 25.7% of ZIP 80817 households are renters, while 74.3% are owner-occupied. ZIP 80817 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 80817 compare to the rest of Fountain?

ZIP 80817 is more affordable than Fountain overall. At $2,086/mo, it's $39 below the Fountain citywide median of $2,125/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 80817 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 80817 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
29%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,086/mo, rent takes ~29% of ZIP 80817's median household income ($86,543/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 80817 29%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.4%
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