Rental numbers for Colorado
0 of 191 ZIP codes with full Zillow data in this state are cash-flow positive; the median gross yield is 4.5%.
- Gross yield
- n/a
- no Zillow rent index
- Median ZIP yield
- 4.5%
- 191 ZIPs with full data
- Cash flow
- n/a
- at 7.78%, 25% down
- Typical price
- $533,000
- Zillow ZHVI, Aug 2026
- Typical rent
- $1,992/mo
- median across 191 tier A ZIPs, Aug 2026
Counties
Gross yield uses Zillow county rent where published, otherwise the median ZIP yield
| Pitkin County | $2,620,000 | $14,561 | 6.7% | 4.4% | -$4,608 | +15.6% |
| Lake County | $516,000 | $2,556 | 5.9% | 3.2% | -$1,407 | n/a |
| Elbert County | $672,000 | $3,250 | 5.8% | 3.2% | -$1,843 | n/a |
| Park County | $517,000 | $2,479 | 5.8% | 3.1% | -$1,444 | n/a |
| Pueblo County | $283,000 | $1,344 | 5.7% | 2.4% | -$957 | +0.4% |
| Teller County | $475,000 | $2,061 | 5.2% | 2.6% | -$1,539 | +9.0% |
| Las Animas County | $243,000 | $1,050 | 5.2% | 2.1% | -$888 | n/a |
| Montrose County | $456,000 | $1,970 | 5.2% | 2.5% | -$1,500 | +5.2% |
| Montezuma County | $412,000 | $1,727 | 5.0% | 2.4% | -$1,403 | +4.0% |
| Logan County | $256,000 | $1,068 | 5.0% | 1.8% | -$1,006 | n/a |
| Fremont County | $340,000 | $1,359 | 4.8% | 1.9% | -$1,278 | +3.5% |
| Mesa County | $432,000 | $1,727 | 4.8% | 2.1% | -$1,565 | +2.0% |
| El Paso County | $447,000 | $1,780 | 4.8% | 2.1% | -$1,627 | +2.2% |
| Morgan County | $329,000 | $1,298 | 4.7% | 1.7% | -$1,303 | n/a |
| Adams County | $476,000 | $1,827 | 4.6% | 1.8% | -$1,855 | -0.7% |
| Clear Creek County | $555,000 | $2,038 | 4.4% | 1.9% | -$2,102 | +0.1% |
| Summit County | $970,000 | $3,518 | 4.3% | 2.2% | -$3,467 | +3.7% |
| Arapahoe County | $505,000 | $1,821 | 4.3% | 1.7% | -$2,017 | -1.4% |
| Garfield County | $711,000 | $2,563 | 4.3% | 1.9% | -$2,682 | +1.1% |
| Larimer County | $549,000 | $1,975 | 4.3% | 1.7% | -$2,168 | +1.7% |
| Denver County | $532,000 | $1,894 | 4.3% | 1.7% | -$2,101 | -0.4% |
| Chaffee County | $688,000 | $2,400 | 4.2% | 1.9% | -$2,596 | -1.1% |
| Alamosa County | $320,000 | $1,117 | 4.2% | 1.3% | -$1,381 | n/a |
| Archuleta County | $572,000 | $1,988 | 4.2% | 1.8% | -$2,238 | n/a |
| Grand County | $743,000 | $2,567 | 4.1% | 1.9% | -$2,843 | +3.8% |
| Weld County | $491,000 | $1,692 | 4.1% | 1.5% | -$2,035 | +0.1% |
| Gunnison County | $723,000 | $2,475 | 4.1% | 1.9% | -$2,762 | n/a |
| Broomfield County | $618,000 | $2,096 | 4.1% | 1.5% | -$2,572 | +0.1% |
| Douglas County | $699,000 | $2,242 | 3.9% | 1.4% | -$2,960 | -0.8% |
| Jefferson County | $614,000 | $1,958 | 3.8% | 1.4% | -$2,605 | -0.1% |
| Boulder County | $712,000 | $2,222 | 3.7% | 1.3% | -$3,051 | +1.4% |
| Routt County | $1,124,000 | $3,269 | 3.5% | 1.5% | -$4,686 | +4.0% |
| La Plata County | $687,000 | $1,967 | 3.4% | 1.3% | -$2,957 | +0.8% |
| Eagle County | $1,303,000 | $3,358 | 3.1% | 1.1% | -$5,874 | +3.7% |
| Ouray County | $798,000 | $1,650 | 2.5% | 0.5% | -$3,954 | n/a |
| Bent County | $121,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Cheyenne County | $204,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Conejos County | $216,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Costilla County | $181,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Crowley County | $154,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Custer County | $406,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Delta County | $412,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Dolores County | $319,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Gilpin County | $534,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Hinsdale County | $481,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Huerfano County | $269,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Kiowa County | $167,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Kit Carson County | $239,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Lincoln County | $263,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Mineral County | $453,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Moffat County | $308,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Otero County | $162,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Phillips County | $259,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Prowers County | $169,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Rio Blanco County | $332,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Rio Grande County | $326,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Saguache County | $256,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| San Juan County | $558,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| San Miguel County | $1,598,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Sedgwick County | $173,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Washington County | $255,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Yuma County | $279,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Highest-yield ZIP codes in Colorado
Tier A only: Zillow value against Zillow rent
| ZIP | Typical price | Rent | Gross yield | Cash flow /mo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80247Denver | $252,000 | $1,737 | 8.3% | -$392 |
| 81003Pueblo | $202,000 | $1,350 | 8.0% | -$417 |
| 80603Lochbuie | $500,000 | $3,292 | 7.9% | -$755 |
| 80911Security-Widefield | $365,000 | $2,209 | 7.2% | -$715 |
| 81001Pueblo | $218,000 | $1,277 | 7.0% | -$574 |
| 81004Pueblo | $194,000 | $1,129 | 7.0% | -$550 |
| 80951Colorado Springs | $422,000 | $2,423 | 6.9% | -$920 |
| 80925Colorado Springs | $441,000 | $2,494 | 6.8% | -$1,057 |
| 80216Denver | $348,000 | $1,955 | 6.7% | -$834 |
| 80219Denver | $416,000 | $2,302 | 6.7% | -$963 |
Trends
Five years to August 2026
- Price, 12 months
- -1.4%
- Rent, 12 months
- n/a
- Rent minus price growth
- n/a
- Property tax
- 0.48%
- effective rate, ACS 2024
Show the numbers
| Month | Typical value |
|---|---|
| Aug 2021 | $498,609 |
| Aug 2022 | $569,730 |
| Aug 2023 | $546,394 |
| Aug 2024 | $551,798 |
| Aug 2025 | $540,391 |
| Aug 2026 | $532,748 |
Costs that vary by state
- Effective property tax
- 0.48%
- Census ACS 2024
- Landlord insurance default
- $2,990/yr
- NAIC HO-3 $2,492 x 1.2
- Permits per 1,000 households
- 13.9
- last 12 months
- Median typical price
- $538,000
- tier A ZIPs
Metros
Questions
- Is Colorado good for rental property?
- 0 of 191 ZIP codes with full Zillow data in this state are cash-flow positive; the median gross yield is 4.5%. Cash flow assumes the typical home in each ZIP, 7.78% with 25% down and the default costs.
- What is the average property tax rate in Colorado?
- About 0.48% of value statewide (Census ACS median taxes paid over median value). Rates vary widely by county; the county table above links to each.
- What does landlord insurance cost in Colorado?
- NAIC's 2023 average homeowners (HO-3) premium in Colorado was $2,492. Landlord policies usually cost more, so this site assumes $2,990 a year. Quotes depend on the property, coverage and claims history.
Sources and method
- Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI), mid tier, smoothed and seasonally adjusted
Zillow Research. Read: 2026-08.
Typical home value by ZIP, county, metro and state, and the price trend.
- Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), all homes plus multifamily, smoothed
Zillow Research. Read: 2026-08.
Typical market rent by ZIP, county and metro, and the rent trend (tier A pages).
- HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2026
US Department of Housing and Urban Development. Read: FY2026.
Rent by bedroom count for every ZIP. The rent used on tier B pages, and a reference on all pages. It is the 40th percentile gross rent, so it runs below market.
- American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020 to 2024 (B25103 median real estate taxes paid, B25077 median home value, B11001 households)
US Census Bureau. Read: 2020 to 2024.
Effective property tax rate (median taxes paid divided by median value) by ZIP code tabulation area, county and state; households for the permits ratio.
- Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey, 30-year fixed (FRED series MORTGAGE30US)
Freddie Mac via the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. Read: 2026-09-24.
The weekly 30-year rate. The site adds a disclosed investor premium to it for the loan payment.
- Building Permits Survey, county monthly files
US Census Bureau. Read: 2025-09 to 2026-08.
New housing units permitted in the last 12 months per 1,000 households, a supply-pressure signal.
- NAIC Homeowners Insurance Report, data for 2023
National Association of Insurance Commissioners. Read: 2023.
Average HO-3 homeowners premium by state, multiplied by 1.2 as a landlord-policy assumption.
Data: Zillow Research (ZHVI, ZORI), HUD, US Census Bureau, Freddie Mac. Every formula is on the methodology page.
Estimates from public data for a typical property. Not investment, tax or legal advice. Your property, financing and costs will differ.