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U.S. ZIP Code · CO80027

Boulder County · Boulder, CO

Typical home value

$841,422[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-2.9%
5-year / yr
+2.7%
10-year / yr
+4.4%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+196.2%
vs metro
+14.8%
vs state
+67.6%
ZIP 80027 location in CO
Location of ZIP 80027 in CO

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 80027 is worth $841,422 — 14.8% above the Boulder, CO median. Over the past year, values have fallen 2.9%. Homes here rent for a typical $2,328 a month — a 3.3% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 0.6%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
$2,328[2]
Gross yield
3.3%[2]
Cap rate
2.0%[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
0.6%[3]
Typical annual tax
$4,849[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Boulder County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively Moderate[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Moderate
Coastal flood
Not Applicable
Wildfire
Relatively High
Drought
Relatively Low
Heat wave
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Not Applicable
Tornado
Relatively High
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Winter weather
Relatively High

#Who lives here

Population
34,127[3]
Median household income
$154,232[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Boulder County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
-1,006[5]
Moved in
13,385
Moved out
14,391

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
8
Elementary
6
Middle
1
High
1
  • Monarch High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · Boulder Valley School District No. Re2

    1,447 students

  • Monarch K-8 School

    Elementary · Grades PK–8 · Boulder Valley School District No. Re2

    738 students

  • Louisville Middle School

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Boulder Valley School District No. Re2

    610 students

  • Eldorado K-8 School

    Elementary · Grades PK–8 · Boulder Valley School District No. Re2

    559 students

  • Louisville Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Boulder Valley School District No. Re2

    440 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield3.3%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)2.0%
Annual rent$27,934

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$4,255
Loan principal$673,138
Down payment$168,284
Total interest paid$858,550

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio2.30
Monthly cost to own$5,363
Monthly rent$2,328

Renting is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
69th percentile[1]
Rental yield
33rd percentile[2]
Property tax
92nd percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 80027?
The typical home in 80027 is worth $841,422, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 80027?
Home values in 80027 are down 2.9% over the past year, and up 2.7% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 80027?
A typical home in 80027 rents for about $2,328 a month, a gross rental yield of 3.3%.
What is the property tax rate in 80027?
The effective property tax rate in 80027 is 0.6% — roughly $4,849 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 80027?
ZIP code 80027 has a population of 34,127 and a median household income of $154,232.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Boulder, CO

    Typical home
    $830,171
    Gross yield
    3.5%
  • Allenspark CDP, CO

    Typical home
    $755,471
    Gross yield
  • Longmont, CO

    Typical home
    $747,138
    Gross yield
    3.1%
  • Boulder, CO

    Typical home
    $718,957
    Gross yield
    3.7%
  • Boulder, CO

    Typical home
    $998,532
    Gross yield
    3.8%
  • Eldora CDP, CO

    Typical home
    $684,168
    Gross yield
    4.3%

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