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ZIP 80221

Part of Denver, CO
Pop. 39,718·Adams County·49th most expensive ZIP in Colorado
Median rent (all units)
$2,257/mo
Year-over-Year
+1.2%
Month-over-Month
-1.5%
vs US Median
+$292
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ZIP 80221 · $2,257
More expensive than 71% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,510
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
$27,084/yr
At $2,257/mo median
Location
CityDenver
StateCO
CountyAdams County
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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 (+1.2% YoY, -1.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 80221 (Denver, CO) is majority owner-occupied, 32.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
39,718
Median income
$86,810
Median age
34.9
Renters
29.5%
Age distribution
22.2%
27.9%
29.5%
Under 1822.2%
18–3427.9%
35–5429.5%
55–649.1%
65+11.4%
Gender
50.5%
49.5%
Male50.5%
Female49.5%
Race & ethnicity
49.3%
55%
White49.3%
Black1.5%
Hispanic55%
Asian2%
Education (25+)
13.4%
29.1%
25.3%
32.1%
No HS diploma13.4%
HS diploma29.1%
Some college25.3%
Bachelor's+32.1%
Housing tenure
70.5%
29.5%
Owner70.5%
Renter29.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 80221 in Denver, CO has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,762 → $2,257
up 28.1%
Income
$71,537 → $86,810
up 21.3%
Population
40,741 → 39,718
down 2.5%
Renter share
34% → 29.5%
-4.5 pts
Bachelor's+
24.1% → 32.1%
+8.0 pts
Median age
34.4 → 34.9
+0.5 yrs

Rent in ZIP 80221 in Denver, CO has climbed 28.1% since 2021, going from about $1,762 per month to roughly $2,257 today. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 80221 in Denver, CO now reports about $86,810, up from $71,537 in 2021. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 6.8 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 40,741 to 39,718 between 2021 and 2024, a 2.5% change. About 29.5% of households rent today, against 34% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 24.1% to 32.1%. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 80221 in Denver, CO reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 80221 covers Denver, CO. The median rent here is $2,257/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 31% of local median household income ($86,810/yr), ZIP 80221 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.2% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 80221?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 80221 (Denver, CO) is $2,257. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 80221 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 80221's median rent of $2,257/mo is $292 (15%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 80221 compare to other ZIPs in Colorado?

ZIP 80221 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Colorado, ranking #49 out of 166 ZIPs tracked at $2,257/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 80221?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $90,000/year (~$43/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,257/mo in ZIP 80221. The local median household income is $86,810/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 80221?

Rent in ZIP 80221 has increased 1.2% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 80221 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 80221 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,257/mo, rent takes approximately 31% of the local median household income ($86,810/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 80221 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 80221 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 29.5% of ZIP 80221 households are renters, while 70.5% are owner-occupied. ZIP 80221 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 80221 compare to the rest of Denver?

ZIP 80221 is pricier than Denver as a whole. At $2,257/mo, it's $380 above the Denver citywide median of $1,877/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 80221 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 80221 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
31%
MODERATE

At $2,257/mo, rent takes ~31% of ZIP 80221's median household income ($86,810/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 80221 31%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.4%
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