ZIP Code · CO

ZIP 80112

Pop. 36,816·Arapahoe County·79th most expensive ZIP in Colorado
Median rent (all units)
$1,984/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
Stable
vs US Median
+$52
Reported rents
Stable (Monthly)
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ZIP 80112 · $1,984
More expensive than 61% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo
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Studio
$1,830
1 BR
$1,960
2 BR
$2,330
3 BR
$3,050
4 BR+
$3,400
Research median
$2,330/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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Cheapest month to sign

December. Asking rents in ZIP 80112 usually run 2.2% below trend in December and 1.7% above it in July, about $77 a month apart at today's median. Based on 10 years of data.

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 80112 is 1.7% below its high of $2,019 in October 2023, at $1,984 as of September 2026.

Past year vs. the rest of Colorado

Rent in ZIP 80112 changed 0.0% over the year to September 2026. Across the 155 Colorado ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +1.3%.

Rent vs. income since 2019

From 2019 to 2024, rent in ZIP 80112 rose 25.7% while median household income rose 14.8% ($94,875 to $108,874). Rent outpaced income.

Since before the pandemic

Rent in ZIP 80112 is 23.3% higher than in March 2020. Across the US, rent is up 37.3% over the same stretch.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($108,874) is $2,722 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($2,330); a 3-bedroom is $3,050.

Rank in Centennial

1st cheapest of 4 ZIP codes in Centennial.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 80014, 6 miles away, rents for 19% less ($1,599/mo), about $4,600 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 80112. The seasonal pattern compares Zillow’s seasonally adjusted and unadjusted series. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost
$23,808/yr
At $1,984/mo median
Location
StateCO
CountyArapahoe County
Rent Market Meter
Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +0.0% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 80112 (Centennial, CO) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a median income above the national average, 62.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
36,816
Median income
$108,874
Median age
36
Renters
47.6%
Age distribution
20.3%
28%
29.1%
13.1%
Under 1820.3%
18–3428%
35–5429.1%
55–649.5%
65+13.1%
Gender
50.4%
49.6%
Male50.4%
Female49.6%
Race & ethnicity
68.6%
13.2%
White68.6%
Black5.6%
Hispanic13.2%
Asian8%
Other4.6%
Education (25+)
22.2%
62.5%
No HS diploma3.4%
HS diploma12%
Some college22.2%
Bachelor's+62.5%
Housing tenure
52.4%
47.6%
Owner52.4%
Renter47.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 80112 in Centennial, CO has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,658 → $1,984
up 19.7%
Income
$98,987 → $108,874
up 10.0%
Population
35,144 → 36,816
up 4.8%
Renter share
44.1% → 47.6%
+3.5 pts
Bachelor's+
61.8% → 62.5%
+0.7 pts

The median rent in ZIP 80112 in Centennial, CO stood at $1,658 in 2021 and currently runs about $1,984, reflecting a 19.7% increase over the period. Household income in the area moved from $98,987 to $108,874 across the same window, up 10.0% versus 2021. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has grown by 4.8% since 2021, moving from about 35,144 residents to roughly 36,816. Renters now make up 47.6% of households, compared with 44.1% five years ago. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 80112 in Centennial, CO look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 80112 covers Centennial, CO. The median rent here is $1,984/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,960/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,330/mo.

At 22% of local median household income ($108,874/yr), ZIP 80112 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 80112?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $79,000/year (about $38/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,984/mo in ZIP 80112. The local median household income is $108,874/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 80112?

Rent in ZIP 80112 has been roughly flat over the past year as of September 2026, a 0.0% change. It sits 1.7% below its high of $2,019 in October 2023.

When is the cheapest time to rent in ZIP 80112?

Asking rents in ZIP 80112 are usually lowest in December, about 2.2% below their yearly trend, and highest in July, about 1.7% above it. At today's median that is a gap of roughly $77 a month. This pattern comes from 10 years of Zillow rent data.

Has rent outpaced income in ZIP 80112?

Yes. From 2019 to 2024, rent in ZIP 80112 rose 25.7% while median household income rose 14.8%, from $94,875 to $108,874. Rent is Zillow's yearly average; income is the Census 5-year estimate for the same years.

How does ZIP 80112 compare to other ZIPs in Colorado?

ZIP 80112 is in the middle among Colorado ZIP codes for rent, ranking #79 of 168 at $1,984/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 80112 changed 0.0%, against a typical +1.3% across the 155 Colorado ZIP codes Zillow tracks.

How does ZIP 80112 compare to the rest of Centennial?

At $1,984/mo, ZIP 80112 is $219 below the Centennial citywide median of $2,203/mo. It is the 1st cheapest of 4 ZIP codes in Centennial.
Income Affordability
22%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,984/mo, rent takes ~22% of ZIP 80112's median household income ($108,874/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 80112 22%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.4%
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