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ZIP 81301

Part of Durango, CO
Pop. 29,774·La Plata County·81st most expensive ZIP in Colorado
Median rent (all units)
$2,014/mo
Year-over-Year
-1.4%
Month-over-Month
-0.8%
vs US Median
+$49
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ZIP 81301 · $2,014
More expensive than 61% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,230
1 BR
$1,260
2 BR
$1,650
3 BR
$2,020
4 BR+
$2,410
Research median
$1,650/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
$24,168/yr
At $2,014/mo median
Location
StateCO
CountyLa Plata County
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 1.4% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (-1.4% YoY, -0.8% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 81301 (Durango, CO) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 59.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
29,774
Median income
$83,943
Median age
43.1
Renters
35.1%
Age distribution
14.9%
24.2%
26.2%
14.1%
20.7%
Under 1814.9%
18–3424.2%
35–5426.2%
55–6414.1%
65+20.7%
Gender
50.9%
49.1%
Male50.9%
Female49.1%
Race & ethnicity
84%
White84%
Hispanic8%
Asian0.6%
Other7.1%
Education (25+)
13.4%
24.9%
59.7%
No HS diploma2%
HS diploma13.4%
Some college24.9%
Bachelor's+59.7%
Housing tenure
64.9%
35.1%
Owner64.9%
Renter35.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 81301 in Durango, CO has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,549 → $2,014
up 30.0%
Income
$74,542 → $83,943
up 12.6%
Population
29,385 → 29,774
up 1.3%
Renter share
33% → 35.1%
+2.1 pts
Bachelor's+
58.1% → 59.7%
+1.6 pts
Median age
40.9 → 43.1
+2.2 yrs

Rent in ZIP 81301 in Durango, CO has climbed 30.0% since 2021, going from about $1,549 per month to roughly $2,014 today. Household income in the area moved from $74,542 to $83,943 across the same window, up 12.6% versus 2021. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 17.4 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 29,385 to 29,774 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.3% change. About 35.1% of households rent today, against 33% in 2021. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 81301 in Durango, CO look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 81301 covers Durango, CO. The median rent here is $2,014/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,260/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,650/mo.

At 29% of local median household income ($83,943/yr), ZIP 81301 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 1.4% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 81301?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 81301 (Durango, CO) is $2,014. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 81301 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 81301's median rent of $2,014/mo is $49 (2%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 81301 compare to other ZIPs in Colorado?

ZIP 81301 falls in the middle range for Colorado, ranking #81 out of 166 ZIPs at $2,014/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 81301?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $81,000/year (~$39/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,014/mo in ZIP 81301. The local median household income is $83,943/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 81301?

Rent in ZIP 81301 has decreased 1.4% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 81301 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 81301 is considered affordable for renters. At $2,014/mo, rent takes approximately 29% of the local median household income ($83,943/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 81301 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 81301 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 35.1% of ZIP 81301 households are renters, while 64.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 81301 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 81301 compare to the rest of Durango?

ZIP 81301 is pricier than Durango as a whole. At $2,014/mo, it's $17 above the Durango citywide median of $1,997/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 81301 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 81301 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
29%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,014/mo, rent takes ~29% of ZIP 81301's median household income ($83,943/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 81301 29%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.4%
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