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ZIP 80112

Pop. 36,816·Arapahoe County·81st most expensive ZIP in Colorado
Median rent (all units)
$2,014/mo
Year-over-Year
+5.1%
Month-over-Month
+2.0%
vs US Median
+$49
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ZIP 80112 · $2,014
More expensive than 61% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/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: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$24,168/yr
At $2,014/mo median
Location
StateCO
CountyArapahoe County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 5.1% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+5.1% YoY, +2.0% 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 → $2,014
up 21.5%
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 $2,014, reflecting a 21.5% 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: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 80112 covers Centennial, CO. The median rent here is $2,014/mo as of July 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%. Rents have increased 5.1% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 80112?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 80112 (Centennial, CO) is $2,014. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 80112 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 80112's median rent of $2,014/mo is $49 (2%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 80112 compare to other ZIPs in Colorado?

ZIP 80112 falls in the middle range for Colorado, ranking #81 out of 166 ZIPs at $2,014/mo.

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 $81,000/year (~$39/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,014/mo in ZIP 80112. The local median household income is $108,874/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 80112?

Rent in ZIP 80112 has increased 5.1% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 80112 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 80112 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,014/mo, rent takes approximately 22% of the local median household income ($108,874/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 80112 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 80112 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 47.6% of ZIP 80112 households are renters, while 52.4% are owner-occupied. ZIP 80112 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 80112 compare to the rest of Centennial?

ZIP 80112 is more affordable than Centennial overall. At $2,014/mo, it's $214 below the Centennial citywide median of $2,228/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 80112 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 80112 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
22%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,014/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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