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ZIP 80206

Part of Denver, CO
Pop. 24,383·Denver County·104th most expensive ZIP in Colorado
Median rent (all units)
$1,894/mo
Year-over-Year
+4.1%
Month-over-Month
+3.2%
vs US Median
-$68
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ZIP 80206 · $1,894
More expensive than 54% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,962/mo
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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).

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$22,728/yr
At $1,894/mo median
Location
CityDenver
StateCO
CountyDenver County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 4.1% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+4.1% YoY, +3.2% 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
$1,598 → $1,894
up 18.5%
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 $1,598 to $1,894, a 18.5% 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: August 17, 2026

ZIP code 80206 covers Denver, CO. The median rent here is $1,894/mo as of August 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 increased 4.1% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 80206?

As of August 17, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 80206 (Denver, CO) is $1,894. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 80206 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 80206's median rent of $1,894/mo is $68 (3%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo.

How does ZIP 80206 compare to other ZIPs in Colorado?

ZIP 80206 falls in the middle range for Colorado, ranking #104 out of 167 ZIPs at $1,894/mo.

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 $76,000/year (~$37/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,894/mo in ZIP 80206. The local median household income is $101,594/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 80206?

Rent in ZIP 80206 has increased 4.1% over the past year as of August 17, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 80206 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 80206 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,894/mo, rent takes approximately 22% of the local median household income ($101,594/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 80206 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 80206 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 53.3% of ZIP 80206 households are renters, while 46.7% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 80206 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 80206 compare to the rest of Denver?

ZIP 80206 is pricier than Denver as a whole. At $1,894/mo, it's $10 above the Denver citywide median of $1,884/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 80206 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 80206 reflects August 17, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
22%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,894/mo, rent takes ~22% of ZIP 80206's median household income ($101,594/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 80206 22%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.4%
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