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ZIP 80216

Part of Denver, CO
Pop. 17,330·Denver County·99th most expensive ZIP in Colorado
Median rent (all units)
$1,933/mo
Year-over-Year
+4.7%
Month-over-Month
+1.7%
vs US Median
-$32
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ZIP 80216 · $1,933
More expensive than 57% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,730
1 BR
$1,850
2 BR
$2,200
3 BR
$2,880
4 BR+
$3,210
Research median
$2,200/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
$23,196/yr
At $1,933/mo median
Location
CityDenver
StateCO
CountyDenver County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 4.7% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+4.7% YoY, +1.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 80216 (Denver, CO) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, 38.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
17,330
Median income
$82,143
Median age
29.8
Renters
74.5%
Age distribution
18.6%
42.8%
24.7%
Under 1818.6%
18–3442.8%
35–5424.7%
55–647.8%
65+6.1%
Gender
52.9%
47.1%
Male52.9%
Female47.1%
Race & ethnicity
43.4%
49.5%
White43.4%
Black9.8%
Hispanic49.5%
Asian2%
Education (25+)
23.4%
18.7%
19.7%
38.3%
No HS diploma23.4%
HS diploma18.7%
Some college19.7%
Bachelor's+38.3%
Housing tenure
25.5%
74.5%
Owner25.5%
Renter74.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 80216 in Denver, CO has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,698 → $1,933
up 13.8%
Income
$69,894 → $82,143
up 17.5%
Population
15,349 → 17,330
up 12.9%
Renter share
67.5% → 74.5%
+7.0 pts
Bachelor's+
34.4% → 38.3%
+3.9 pts

The median rent in ZIP 80216 in Denver, CO stood at $1,698 in 2021 and currently runs about $1,933, reflecting a 13.8% increase over the period. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 80216 in Denver, CO now reports about $82,143, up from $69,894 in 2021. On paper, paychecks moved up faster than rent, which softens the affordability squeeze versus the 2021 baseline. The population has grown by 12.9% since 2021, moving from about 15,349 residents to roughly 17,330. Renters now make up 74.5% of households, compared with 67.5% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 38.3% of adults here, versus 34.4% in 2021. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 80216 in Denver, CO reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 80216 covers Denver, CO. The median rent here is $1,933/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,850/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,200/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($82,143/yr), ZIP 80216 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.7% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 80216?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 80216 (Denver, CO) is $1,933. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 80216 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 80216's median rent of $1,933/mo is $32 (2%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 80216 compare to other ZIPs in Colorado?

ZIP 80216 falls in the middle range for Colorado, ranking #99 out of 166 ZIPs at $1,933/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 80216?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $77,000/year (~$37/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,933/mo in ZIP 80216. The local median household income is $82,143/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 80216?

Rent in ZIP 80216 has increased 4.7% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 80216 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 80216 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,933/mo, rent takes approximately 28% of the local median household income ($82,143/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 80216 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 80216 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 74.5% of ZIP 80216 households are renters, while 25.5% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 80216 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 80216 compare to the rest of Denver?

ZIP 80216 is pricier than Denver as a whole. At $1,933/mo, it's $56 above the Denver citywide median of $1,877/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 80216 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 80216 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
28%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,933/mo, rent takes ~28% of ZIP 80216's median household income ($82,143/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 80216 28%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.4%
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