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ZIP 80209

Part of Denver, CO
Pop. 27,564·Denver County·67th most expensive ZIP in Colorado
Median rent (all units)
$2,066/mo
Year-over-Year
-0.1%
Month-over-Month
+1.4%
vs US Median
+$101
Rising (Monthly)
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ZIP 80209 · $2,066
More expensive than 64% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,770
1 BR
$1,890
2 BR
$2,250
3 BR
$2,940
4 BR+
$3,280
Research median
$2,250/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$24,792/yr
At $2,066/mo median
Location
CityDenver
StateCO
CountyDenver County
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Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
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Based on rent-price momentum (-0.1% YoY, +1.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 80209 (Denver, CO) is roughly split between renters and owners, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income above the national average, 80.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
27,564
Median income
$125,733
Median age
38
Renters
51.5%
Age distribution
12.1%
31.5%
28.1%
19.3%
Under 1812.1%
18–3431.5%
35–5428.1%
55–648.9%
65+19.3%
Gender
48.9%
51.1%
Male48.9%
Female51.1%
Race & ethnicity
87.4%
White87.4%
Black1.7%
Hispanic6.9%
Asian2.1%
Other1.9%
Education (25+)
12.5%
80.5%
No HS diploma1.4%
HS diploma5.5%
Some college12.5%
Bachelor's+80.5%
Housing tenure
48.5%
51.5%
Owner48.5%
Renter51.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 80209 in Denver, CO has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,825 → $2,066
up 13.2%
Income
$97,256 → $125,733
up 29.3%
Population
24,073 → 27,564
up 14.5%
Renter share
53% → 51.5%
-1.5 pts
Bachelor's+
78.1% → 80.5%
+2.4 pts
Median age
37.5 → 38
+0.5 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 80209 in Denver, CO has shifted from $1,825 to $2,066, up 13.2% since 2021. Median household income climbed from $97,256 to $125,733 between 2021 and 2024, a 29.3% shift. 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 80209 in Denver, CO adding about 3,491 residents over the five-year window, up 14.5% on net. The renter share has eased from 53% to 51.5%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 78.1% to 80.5% across the same window. Taken together, the five-year picture in ZIP 80209 in Denver, CO reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 80209 covers Denver, CO. The median rent here is $2,066/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,890/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,250/mo.

At 20% of local median household income ($125,733/yr), ZIP 80209 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 0.1% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 80209?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 80209 (Denver, CO) is $2,066. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 80209 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 80209's median rent of $2,066/mo is $101 (5%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 80209 compare to other ZIPs in Colorado?

ZIP 80209 falls in the middle range for Colorado, ranking #67 out of 166 ZIPs at $2,066/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 80209?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $83,000/year (~$40/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,066/mo in ZIP 80209. The local median household income is $125,733/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 80209?

Rent in ZIP 80209 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.1% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 80209 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 80209 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,066/mo, rent takes approximately 20% of the local median household income ($125,733/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 80209 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 80209 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 51.5% of ZIP 80209 households are renters, while 48.5% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 80209 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 80209 compare to the rest of Denver?

ZIP 80209 is pricier than Denver as a whole. At $2,066/mo, it's $189 above the Denver citywide median of $1,877/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 80209 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 80209 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
20%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,066/mo, rent takes ~20% of ZIP 80209's median household income ($125,733/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 80209 20%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.4%
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