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ZIP 80016

Part of Aurora, CO
Pop. 68,268·Arapahoe County·71st most expensive ZIP in Colorado
Median rent (all units)
$2,029/mo
Year-over-Year
+1.4%
Month-over-Month
+1.0%
vs US Median
+$64
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ZIP 80016 · $2,029
More expensive than 62% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,880
1 BR
$2,010
2 BR
$2,390
3 BR
$3,130
4 BR+
$3,490
Research median
$2,390/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
$24,348/yr
At $2,029/mo median
Location
CityAurora
StateCO
CountyArapahoe County
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Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
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Based on rent-price momentum (+1.4% YoY, +1.0% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 80016 (Aurora, CO) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 59.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
68,268
Median income
$150,492
Median age
39.9
Renters
21.5%
Age distribution
26.9%
16.9%
32.1%
13.6%
Under 1826.9%
18–3416.9%
35–5432.1%
55–6410.5%
65+13.6%
Gender
50.2%
49.8%
Male50.2%
Female49.8%
Race & ethnicity
67.7%
White67.7%
Black6.8%
Hispanic11.7%
Asian9.9%
Other3.9%
Education (25+)
12.1%
25%
59.1%
No HS diploma3.8%
HS diploma12.1%
Some college25%
Bachelor's+59.1%
Housing tenure
78.5%
21.5%
Owner78.5%
Renter21.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 80016 in Aurora, CO has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,653 → $2,029
up 22.7%
Income
$131,250 → $150,492
up 14.7%
Population
63,013 → 68,268
up 8.3%
Renter share
19.1% → 21.5%
+2.4 pts
Bachelor's+
57.3% → 59.1%
+1.8 pts
Median age
39.2 → 39.9
+0.7 yrs

Rent in ZIP 80016 in Aurora, CO has increased 22.7% since 2021, going from about $1,653 per month to roughly $2,029 today. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $131,250 in 2021 to $150,492 more recently. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 8.0 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 63,013 to 68,268 between 2021 and 2024, a 8.3% change. About 21.5% of households rent today, against 19.1% in 2021. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 80016 in Aurora, CO market of 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 80016 covers Aurora, CO. The median rent here is $2,029/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,010/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,390/mo.

At 16% of local median household income ($150,492/yr), ZIP 80016 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.4% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 80016?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 80016 (Aurora, CO) is $2,029. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 80016 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 80016's median rent of $2,029/mo is $64 (3%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 80016 compare to other ZIPs in Colorado?

ZIP 80016 falls in the middle range for Colorado, ranking #71 out of 166 ZIPs at $2,029/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 80016?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $81,000/year (~$39/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,029/mo in ZIP 80016. The local median household income is $150,492/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 80016?

Rent in ZIP 80016 has increased 1.4% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 80016 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 80016 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,029/mo, rent takes approximately 16% of the local median household income ($150,492/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 80016 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 80016 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 21.5% of ZIP 80016 households are renters, while 78.5% are owner-occupied. ZIP 80016 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 80016 compare to the rest of Aurora?

ZIP 80016 is pricier than Aurora as a whole. At $2,029/mo, it's $270 above the Aurora citywide median of $1,759/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 80016 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 80016 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
16%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,029/mo, rent takes ~16% of ZIP 80016's median household income ($150,492/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 80016 16%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.4%
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