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U.S. ZIP Code · CO80304

Boulder County · Boulder, CO

Typical home value

$1,241,544[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-1.0%
5-year / yr
+2.9%
10-year / yr
+4.6%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+337.1%
vs metro
+69.4%
vs state
+147.4%
ZIP 80304 location in CO
Location of ZIP 80304 in CO

Price history

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

The typical home in 80304 is worth $1,241,544 — 69.4% above the Boulder, CO median. Over the past year, values have fallen 1.0%. Homes here rent for a typical $2,658 a month — a 2.6% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 0.5%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
$2,658[2]
Gross yield
2.6%[2]
Cap rate
1.5%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.5%[3]
Typical annual tax
$6,229[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
25,383[3]
Median household income
$126,558[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
6
Elementary
3
Middle
2
High
0
  • Centennial Middle School

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

    619 students

  • Foothill Elementary School

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

    437 students

  • Crest View Elementary School

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

    410 students

  • Columbine Elementary School

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

    394 students

  • Casey Middle School

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

    393 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 yield2.6%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)1.5%
Annual rent$31,892

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$6,278
Loan principal$993,235
Down payment$248,309
Total interest paid$1,266,816

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 ratio2.95
Monthly cost to own$7,830
Monthly rent$2,658

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
92nd percentile[1]
Rental yield
0th percentile[2]
Property tax
62nd percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 80304?
The typical home in 80304 is worth $1,241,544, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 80304?
Home values in 80304 are down 1.0% over the past year, and up 2.9% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 80304?
A typical home in 80304 rents for about $2,658 a month, a gross rental yield of 2.6%.
What is the property tax rate in 80304?
The effective property tax rate in 80304 is 0.5% — roughly $6,229 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 80304?
ZIP code 80304 has a population of 25,383 and a median household income of $126,558.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Lazy Acres CDP, CO

    Typical home
    $1,128,765
    Gross yield
    2.8%
  • Boulder, CO

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

    Typical home
    $841,422
    Gross yield
    3.3%
  • 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%

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