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U.S. ZIP Code · CO80501

Boulder County · Boulder, CO

Typical home value

$494,757[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-3.1%
5-year / yr
+2.0%
10-year / yr
+5.0%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+74.2%
vs metro
-32.5%
vs state
-1.4%
ZIP 80501 location in CO
Location of ZIP 80501 in CO

Price history

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

The typical home in 80501 is worth $494,757 — 32.5% below the Boulder, CO median. Over the past year, values have fallen 3.1%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,849 a month — a 4.5% 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
$1,849[2]
Gross yield
4.5%[2]
Cap rate
2.7%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.6%[3]
Typical annual tax
$2,861[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
44,147[3]
Median household income
$80,911[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
21
Elementary
12
Middle
3
High
4
  • Longmont High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J

    1,254 students

  • Skyline High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J

    1,197 students

  • Twin Peaks Charter Academy

    Other · Grades K–12 · St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J

    852 students

  • Flagstaff Charter Academy

    Elementary · Grades PK–8 · St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J

    775 students

  • Fall River Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J

    518 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 yield4.5%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)2.7%
Annual rent$22,184

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$2,502
Loan principal$395,805
Down payment$98,951
Total interest paid$504,828

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 ratio1.71
Monthly cost to own$3,153
Monthly rent$1,849

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
31st percentile[1]
Rental yield
100th percentile[2]
Property tax
100th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 80501?
The typical home in 80501 is worth $494,757, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 80501?
Home values in 80501 are down 3.1% over the past year, and up 2.0% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 80501?
A typical home in 80501 rents for about $1,849 a month, a gross rental yield of 4.5%.
What is the property tax rate in 80501?
The effective property tax rate in 80501 is 0.6% — roughly $2,861 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 80501?
ZIP code 80501 has a population of 44,147 and a median household income of $80,911.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Allenspark CDP, CO

    Typical home
    $506,648
    Gross yield
  • Bark Ranch CDP, CO

    Typical home
    $520,827
    Gross yield
  • Glendale CDP, CO

    Typical home
    $552,298
    Gross yield
  • Lafayette, CO

    Typical home
    $681,334
    Gross yield
    4.0%
  • Eldora CDP, CO

    Typical home
    $684,168
    Gross yield
    4.3%
  • Boulder, CO

    Typical home
    $718,957
    Gross yield
    3.7%

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