ZIP Code · CO

ZIP 80206

Part of Denver, CO

Pop. 24,383·Denver County·105th most expensive ZIP in Colorado

Median rent (all units)

$1,858/mo

Year-over-Year

-0.8%

Month-over-Month

+0.4%

vs US Median

-$74

Reported rents

Stable (Monthly)

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ZIP 80206 · $1,858

More expensive than 53% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,850

1 BR

$1,970

2 BR

$2,350

3 BR

$3,080

4 BR+

$3,430

Research median

$2,350/mo

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

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Cheapest month to sign

December. Asking rents in ZIP 80206 usually run 1.2% below trend in December and 0.9% above it in June, about $39 a month apart at today's median. Based on 11 years of data.

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 80206 is 2.3% below its high of $1,901 in March 2024, at $1,858 as of September 2026.

Past year vs. the rest of Colorado

Rent in ZIP 80206 changed -0.9% 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 80206 rose 18.8% while median household income rose 31.7% ($77,165 to $101,594). Income kept ahead of rent.

Since before the pandemic

Rent in ZIP 80206 is 16.7% higher than in March 2020. Across the US, rent is up 37.3% over the same stretch.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 2 months in a row, and rose in 6 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($101,594) is $2,540 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($2,350); a 3-bedroom is $3,080.

Rank in Denver

11th cheapest of 27 ZIP codes in Denver.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 80218, 1 mile away, rents for 20% less ($1,489/mo), about $4,400 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 80206. 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

$22,296/yr

At $1,858/mo median

Location

CityDenver

StateCO

CountyDenver 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 (-0.8% YoY, +0.4% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 80206 (Denver, CO) is roughly split between renters and owners, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income above the national average, 76.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

24,383

Median income

$101,594

Median age

37.2

Renters

53.3%

Age distribution

34.5%

27.8%

16.5%

Under 1811.2%

18–3434.5%

35–5427.8%

55–6410%

65+16.5%

Gender

49.1%

50.9%

Male49.1%

Female50.9%

Race & ethnicity

82.4%

White82.4%

Black4.2%

Hispanic10.1%

Asian2%

Other1.3%

Education (25+)

14.8%

76.9%

No HS diploma2.6%

HS diploma5.8%

Some college14.8%

Bachelor's+76.9%

Housing tenure

46.7%

53.3%

Owner46.7%

Renter53.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 80206 in Denver, CO has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,601 → $1,858

up 16.1%

Income

$90,263 → $101,594

up 12.6%

Population

25,046 → 24,383

down 2.6%

Renter share

53.8% → 53.3%

-0.5 pts

Bachelor's+

78.4% → 76.9%

-1.5 pts

Since 2021, the typical rent in ZIP 80206 in Denver, CO has increased from $1,601 to $1,858, a 16.1% change over five years. Census figures show median household income at $101,594 today, compared with $90,263 five years earlier. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has contracted by 2.6% since 2021, moving from about 25,046 residents to roughly 24,383. 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: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 80206 covers Denver, CO. The median rent here is $1,858/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,970/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,350/mo.

At 22% of local median household income ($101,594/yr), ZIP 80206 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 0.8% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 80206?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $74,000/year (about $36/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,858/mo in ZIP 80206. The local median household income is $101,594/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 80206?

Rent in ZIP 80206 has fallen 0.8% over the past year as of September 2026. It sits 2.3% below its high of $1,901 in March 2024.

When is the cheapest time to rent in ZIP 80206?

Asking rents in ZIP 80206 are usually lowest in December, about 1.2% below their yearly trend, and highest in June, about 0.9% above it. At today's median that is a gap of roughly $39 a month. This pattern comes from 11 years of Zillow rent data.

Has rent outpaced income in ZIP 80206?

No. From 2019 to 2024, rent in ZIP 80206 rose 18.8% while median household income rose 31.7%, from $77,165 to $101,594. Rent is Zillow's yearly average; income is the Census 5-year estimate for the same years.

How does ZIP 80206 compare to other ZIPs in Colorado?

ZIP 80206 is in the middle among Colorado ZIP codes for rent, ranking #105 of 168 at $1,858/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 80206 changed -0.9%, against a typical +1.3% across the 155 Colorado ZIP codes Zillow tracks.