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ZIP 80012

Part of Aurora, CO
Pop. 51,052·Arapahoe County·152nd most expensive ZIP in Colorado
Median rent (all units)
$1,504/mo
Year-over-Year
+1.3%
Month-over-Month
+3.4%
vs US Median
-$461
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ZIP 80012 · $1,504
More affordable than 73% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,105
1 BR
$1,180
2 BR
$1,405
3 BR
$1,842
4 BR+
$2,053
Research median
$1,405/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
$18,048/yr
At $1,504/mo median
Location
CityAurora
StateCO
CountyArapahoe County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 1.3% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+1.3% YoY, +3.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 80012 (Aurora, CO) is roughly split between renters and owners, 28.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
51,052
Median income
$73,000
Median age
34
Renters
50.2%
Age distribution
23.8%
28.1%
27.2%
Under 1823.8%
18–3428.1%
35–5427.2%
55–648.9%
65+11.9%
Gender
54.4%
45.6%
Male54.4%
Female45.6%
Race & ethnicity
32%
25.9%
34%
White32%
Black25.9%
Hispanic34%
Asian4.3%
Other3.7%
Education (25+)
15.9%
26.2%
29.8%
28.1%
No HS diploma15.9%
HS diploma26.2%
Some college29.8%
Bachelor's+28.1%
Housing tenure
49.8%
50.2%
Owner49.8%
Renter50.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 80012 in Aurora, CO has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,231 → $1,504
up 22.2%
Income
$61,380 → $73,000
up 18.9%
Population
51,796 → 51,052
down 1.4%
Renter share
51.1% → 50.2%
-0.9 pts
Bachelor's+
26% → 28.1%
+2.1 pts
Median age
33.4 → 34
+0.6 yrs

The median rent in ZIP 80012 in Aurora, CO stood at $1,231 in 2021 and currently runs about $1,504, reflecting a 22.2% increase over the period. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 80012 in Aurora, CO now reports about $73,000, up from $61,380 in 2021. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has contracted by 1.4% since 2021, moving from about 51,796 residents to roughly 51,052. College-educated residents now make up 28.1% of adults here, versus 26% in 2021. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 80012 in Aurora, CO reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 80012 covers Aurora, CO. The median rent here is $1,504/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,180/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,405/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($73,000/yr), ZIP 80012 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.3% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 80012?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 80012 (Aurora, CO) is $1,504. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 80012 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 80012's median rent of $1,504/mo is $461 (23%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 80012 compare to other ZIPs in Colorado?

ZIP 80012 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Colorado, ranking #152 out of 166 ZIPs at $1,504/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 80012?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $60,000/year (~$29/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,504/mo in ZIP 80012. The local median household income is $73,000/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 80012?

Rent in ZIP 80012 has increased 1.3% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 80012 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 80012 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,504/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($73,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 80012 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 80012 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 50.2% of ZIP 80012 households are renters, while 49.8% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 80012 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 80012 compare to the rest of Aurora?

ZIP 80012 is more affordable than Aurora overall. At $1,504/mo, it's $255 below the Aurora citywide median of $1,759/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 80012 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 80012 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
25%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,504/mo, rent takes ~25% of ZIP 80012's median household income ($73,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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State income tax4.4%
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