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ZIP 80223

Part of Denver, CO
Pop. 19,246·Denver County·101st most expensive ZIP in Colorado
Median rent (all units)
$1,921/mo
Year-over-Year
+2.5%
Month-over-Month
+4.0%
vs US Median
-$44
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ZIP 80223 · $1,921
More expensive than 56% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,620
1 BR
$1,730
2 BR
$2,060
3 BR
$2,700
4 BR+
$3,010
Research median
$2,060/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
$23,052/yr
At $1,921/mo median
Location
CityDenver
StateCO
CountyDenver County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 2.5% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+2.5% YoY, +4.0% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 80223 (Denver, CO) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, 50.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
19,246
Median income
$79,151
Median age
34.6
Renters
56.4%
Age distribution
15.6%
35.1%
26.8%
12.1%
Under 1815.6%
18–3435.1%
35–5426.8%
55–6410.3%
65+12.1%
Gender
48.2%
51.8%
Male48.2%
Female51.8%
Race & ethnicity
56.1%
40.2%
White56.1%
Black6.3%
Hispanic40.2%
Asian3.3%
Education (25+)
14%
18.2%
17.7%
50.1%
No HS diploma14%
HS diploma18.2%
Some college17.7%
Bachelor's+50.1%
Housing tenure
43.6%
56.4%
Owner43.6%
Renter56.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 80223 in Denver, CO has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,571 → $1,921
up 22.3%
Income
$66,069 → $79,151
up 19.8%
Population
20,227 → 19,246
down 4.8%
Renter share
52.9% → 56.4%
+3.5 pts
Bachelor's+
40.9% → 50.1%
+9.2 pts

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 80223 in Denver, CO has shifted from $1,571 to $1,921, up 22.3% since 2021. Census figures show median household income at $79,151 today, compared with $66,069 five years earlier. Census counts show ZIP 80223 in Denver, CO losing about 981 residents over the five-year window, down 4.8% on net. The renter share has risen from 52.9% to 56.4%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 40.9% to 50.1% across the same window. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 80223 covers Denver, CO. The median rent here is $1,921/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,730/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,060/mo.

At 29% of local median household income ($79,151/yr), ZIP 80223 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.5% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 80223?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 80223 (Denver, CO) is $1,921. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 80223 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 80223's median rent of $1,921/mo is $44 (2%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 80223 compare to other ZIPs in Colorado?

ZIP 80223 falls in the middle range for Colorado, ranking #101 out of 166 ZIPs at $1,921/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 80223?

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 $1,921/mo in ZIP 80223. The local median household income is $79,151/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 80223?

Rent in ZIP 80223 has increased 2.5% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 80223 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 80223 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,921/mo, rent takes approximately 29% of the local median household income ($79,151/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 80223 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 80223 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 56.4% of ZIP 80223 households are renters, while 43.6% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 80223 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 80223 compare to the rest of Denver?

ZIP 80223 is pricier than Denver as a whole. At $1,921/mo, it's $44 above the Denver citywide median of $1,877/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 80223 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 80223 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
29%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,921/mo, rent takes ~29% of ZIP 80223's median household income ($79,151/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 80223 29%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.4%
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