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ZIP 80202

Part of Denver, CO
Pop. 18,589·Denver County·69th most expensive ZIP in Colorado
Median rent (all units)
$2,051/mo
Year-over-Year
+4.0%
Month-over-Month
+4.3%
vs US Median
+$86
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ZIP 80202 · $2,051
More expensive than 63% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,506
1 BR
$1,607
2 BR
$1,917
3 BR
$2,512
4 BR+
$2,797
Research median
$1,917/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
$24,612/yr
At $2,051/mo median
Location
CityDenver
StateCO
CountyDenver County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 4.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+4.0% YoY, +4.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 80202 (Denver, CO) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income above the national average, 73.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
18,589
Median income
$114,151
Median age
34
Renters
77.3%
Age distribution
50.1%
26.3%
12.5%
Under 182.1%
18–3450.1%
35–5426.3%
55–6412.5%
65+9%
Gender
54.2%
45.8%
Male54.2%
Female45.8%
Race & ethnicity
76.7%
White76.7%
Black3.4%
Hispanic10.9%
Asian4.8%
Other4.3%
Education (25+)
17.5%
73.9%
No HS diploma3.4%
HS diploma5.3%
Some college17.5%
Bachelor's+73.9%
Housing tenure
22.7%
77.3%
Owner22.7%
Renter77.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 80202 in Denver, CO has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,787 → $2,051
up 14.8%
Income
$97,230 → $114,151
up 17.4%
Population
16,952 → 18,589
up 9.7%
Renter share
74.8% → 77.3%
+2.5 pts
Bachelor's+
75.4% → 73.9%
-1.5 pts

Compared with 2021, rent in ZIP 80202 in Denver, CO has climbed by $264 per month, settling near $2,051 after starting the period at $1,787. Census figures show median household income at $114,151 today, compared with $97,230 five years earlier. Headcount in the area went from 16,952 to 18,589 between 2021 and 2024, a 9.7% change. About 77.3% of households rent today, against 74.8% in 2021. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 80202 covers Denver, CO. The median rent here is $2,051/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,607/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,917/mo.

At 22% of local median household income ($114,151/yr), ZIP 80202 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.0% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 80202?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 80202 (Denver, CO) is $2,051. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 80202 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 80202's median rent of $2,051/mo is $86 (4%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 80202 compare to other ZIPs in Colorado?

ZIP 80202 falls in the middle range for Colorado, ranking #69 out of 166 ZIPs at $2,051/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 80202?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $82,000/year (~$39/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,051/mo in ZIP 80202. The local median household income is $114,151/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 80202?

Rent in ZIP 80202 has increased 4.0% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 80202 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 80202 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,051/mo, rent takes approximately 22% of the local median household income ($114,151/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 80202 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 80202 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 77.3% of ZIP 80202 households are renters, while 22.7% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 80202 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 80202 compare to the rest of Denver?

ZIP 80202 is pricier than Denver as a whole. At $2,051/mo, it's $174 above the Denver citywide median of $1,877/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 80202 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 80202 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
22%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,051/mo, rent takes ~22% of ZIP 80202's median household income ($114,151/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 80202 22%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.4%
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