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ZIP 80205

Part of Denver, CO
Pop. 34,571·Denver County·90th most expensive ZIP in Colorado
Median rent (all units)
$1,974/mo
Year-over-Year
+2.9%
Month-over-Month
+1.2%
vs US Median
+$9
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ZIP 80205 · $1,974
More expensive than 59% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,790
1 BR
$1,910
2 BR
$2,280
3 BR
$2,980
4 BR+
$3,330
Research median
$2,280/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
$23,688/yr
At $1,974/mo median
Location
CityDenver
StateCO
CountyDenver County
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Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are climbing (2.9% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+2.9% YoY, +1.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 80205 (Denver, CO) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income above the national average, 63.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
34,571
Median income
$104,836
Median age
33.1
Renters
62.7%
Age distribution
15.4%
40.2%
30%
Under 1815.4%
18–3440.2%
35–5430%
55–647.4%
65+7.1%
Gender
51.4%
48.6%
Male51.4%
Female48.6%
Race & ethnicity
61%
13.9%
21.4%
White61%
Black13.9%
Hispanic21.4%
Asian2.5%
Other1.2%
Education (25+)
18.8%
63.9%
No HS diploma5.4%
HS diploma11.9%
Some college18.8%
Bachelor's+63.9%
Housing tenure
37.3%
62.7%
Owner37.3%
Renter62.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 80205 in Denver, CO has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,743 → $1,974
up 13.3%
Income
$79,436 → $104,836
up 32.0%
Population
33,805 → 34,571
up 2.3%
Renter share
60.9% → 62.7%
+1.8 pts
Bachelor's+
55% → 63.9%
+8.9 pts

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 80205 in Denver, CO has shifted from $1,743 to $1,974, up 13.3% since 2021. Household income in the area moved from $79,436 to $104,836 across the same window, up 32.0% versus 2021. With wages climbing faster than rent over the same window, renters here have a bit more breathing room than they did five years back. Census counts show ZIP 80205 in Denver, CO adding about 766 residents over the five-year window, up 2.3% on net. The renter share has risen from 60.9% to 62.7%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 55% to 63.9% across the same window. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 80205 in Denver, CO look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 80205 covers Denver, CO. The median rent here is $1,974/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,910/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,280/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($104,836/yr), ZIP 80205 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.9% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 80205?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 80205 (Denver, CO) is $1,974. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 80205 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 80205's median rent of $1,974/mo is $9 (0%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 80205 compare to other ZIPs in Colorado?

ZIP 80205 falls in the middle range for Colorado, ranking #90 out of 166 ZIPs at $1,974/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 80205?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $79,000/year (~$38/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,974/mo in ZIP 80205. The local median household income is $104,836/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 80205?

Rent in ZIP 80205 has increased 2.9% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 80205 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 80205 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,974/mo, rent takes approximately 23% of the local median household income ($104,836/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 80205 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 80205 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 62.7% of ZIP 80205 households are renters, while 37.3% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 80205 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 80205 compare to the rest of Denver?

ZIP 80205 is pricier than Denver as a whole. At $1,974/mo, it's $97 above the Denver citywide median of $1,877/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 80205 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 80205 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
23%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,974/mo, rent takes ~23% of ZIP 80205's median household income ($104,836/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 80205 23%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.4%
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