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ZIP 80220

Part of Denver, CO
Pop. 37,203·Denver County·116th most expensive ZIP in Colorado
Median rent (all units)
$1,785/mo
Year-over-Year
+3.5%
Month-over-Month
+1.6%
vs US Median
-$180
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ZIP 80220 · $1,785
More affordable than 53% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,490
1 BR
$1,620
2 BR
$1,930
3 BR
$2,520
4 BR+
$2,820
Research median
$1,930/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
$21,420/yr
At $1,785/mo median
Location
CityDenver
StateCO
CountyDenver County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 3.5% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+3.5% YoY, +1.6% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 80220 (Denver, CO) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 66.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
37,203
Median income
$106,054
Median age
37.7
Renters
43.1%
Age distribution
21.4%
22.4%
34%
Under 1821.4%
18–3422.4%
35–5434%
55–6410.4%
65+11.8%
Gender
50.4%
49.6%
Male50.4%
Female49.6%
Race & ethnicity
67.6%
16.5%
White67.6%
Black9.5%
Hispanic16.5%
Asian3.3%
Other3%
Education (25+)
18.1%
66.4%
No HS diploma7.5%
HS diploma8%
Some college18.1%
Bachelor's+66.4%
Housing tenure
56.9%
43.1%
Owner56.9%
Renter43.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 80220 in Denver, CO has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,443 → $1,785
up 23.7%
Income
$86,466 → $106,054
up 22.7%
Population
37,116 → 37,203
up 0.2%
Renter share
43.2% → 43.1%
-0.1 pts
Bachelor's+
60.8% → 66.4%
+5.6 pts

Compared with 2021, rent in ZIP 80220 in Denver, CO has climbed by $342 per month, settling near $1,785 after starting the period at $1,443. Median household income grew from $86,466 to $106,054 between 2021 and 2024, a 22.7% shift. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 60.8% to 66.4%. Taken together, the five-year picture in ZIP 80220 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 80220 covers Denver, CO. The median rent here is $1,785/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,620/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,930/mo.

At 20% of local median household income ($106,054/yr), ZIP 80220 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.5% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 80220?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 80220 (Denver, CO) is $1,785. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 80220 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 80220's median rent of $1,785/mo is $180 (9%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 80220 compare to other ZIPs in Colorado?

ZIP 80220 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Colorado, ranking #116 out of 166 ZIPs at $1,785/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 80220?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $71,000/year (~$34/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,785/mo in ZIP 80220. The local median household income is $106,054/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 80220?

Rent in ZIP 80220 has increased 3.5% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 80220 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 80220 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,785/mo, rent takes approximately 20% of the local median household income ($106,054/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 80220 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 80220 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 43.1% of ZIP 80220 households are renters, while 56.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 80220 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 80220 compare to the rest of Denver?

ZIP 80220 is more affordable than Denver overall. At $1,785/mo, it's $92 below the Denver citywide median of $1,877/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 80220 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 80220 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
20%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,785/mo, rent takes ~20% of ZIP 80220's median household income ($106,054/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 80220 20%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.4%
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