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ZIP 80222

Part of Denver, CO
Pop. 23,838·Arapahoe County·119th most expensive ZIP in Colorado
Median rent (all units)
$1,775/mo
Year-over-Year
+3.3%
Month-over-Month
+0.7%
vs US Median
-$190
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ZIP 80222 · $1,775
More affordable than 53% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,600
1 BR
$1,710
2 BR
$2,040
3 BR
$2,670
4 BR+
$2,980
Research median
$2,040/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
$21,300/yr
At $1,775/mo median
Location
CityDenver
StateCO
CountyArapahoe County
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Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are climbing (3.3% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+3.3% YoY, +0.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 80222 (Denver, CO) is majority renter-occupied, 58.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
23,838
Median income
$86,472
Median age
37.9
Renters
55.7%
Age distribution
16.6%
27.8%
29.6%
16.1%
Under 1816.6%
18–3427.8%
35–5429.6%
55–649.9%
65+16.1%
Gender
51.9%
48.1%
Male51.9%
Female48.1%
Race & ethnicity
70.4%
16.9%
White70.4%
Black3.7%
Hispanic16.9%
Asian4.6%
Other4.3%
Education (25+)
13.6%
23.5%
58.8%
No HS diploma4.1%
HS diploma13.6%
Some college23.5%
Bachelor's+58.8%
Housing tenure
44.3%
55.7%
Owner44.3%
Renter55.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 80222 in Denver, CO has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,511 → $1,775
up 17.5%
Income
$78,585 → $86,472
up 10.0%
Population
24,169 → 23,838
down 1.4%
Renter share
56% → 55.7%
-0.3 pts
Bachelor's+
52.9% → 58.8%
+5.9 pts
Median age
37 → 37.9
+0.9 yrs

Compared with 2021, rent in ZIP 80222 in Denver, CO has increased by $264 per month, settling near $1,775 after starting the period at $1,511. Household income in the area moved from $78,585 to $86,472 across the same window, up 10.0% versus 2021. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 7.5 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 24,169 to 23,838 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.4% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 52.9% to 58.8%. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 80222 in Denver, CO look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 80222 covers Denver, CO. The median rent here is $1,775/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,710/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,040/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($86,472/yr), ZIP 80222 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.3% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 80222?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 80222 (Denver, CO) is $1,775. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 80222 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 80222's median rent of $1,775/mo is $190 (10%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 80222 compare to other ZIPs in Colorado?

ZIP 80222 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Colorado, ranking #119 out of 166 ZIPs at $1,775/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 80222?

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 $1,775/mo in ZIP 80222. The local median household income is $86,472/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 80222?

Rent in ZIP 80222 has increased 3.3% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 80222 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 80222 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,775/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($86,472/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 80222 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 80222 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 55.7% of ZIP 80222 households are renters, while 44.3% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 80222 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 80222 compare to the rest of Denver?

ZIP 80222 is more affordable than Denver overall. At $1,775/mo, it's $102 below the Denver citywide median of $1,877/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 80222 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 80222 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
25%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,775/mo, rent takes ~25% of ZIP 80222's median household income ($86,472/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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State income tax4.4%
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