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ZIP 80224

Part of Denver, CO
Pop. 19,352·Denver County·142nd most expensive ZIP in Colorado
Median rent (all units)
$1,581/mo
Year-over-Year
-4.8%
Month-over-Month
+2.7%
vs US Median
-$384
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ZIP 80224 · $1,581
More affordable than 68% 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
$18,972/yr
At $1,581/mo median
Location
CityDenver
StateCO
CountyDenver 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 (-4.8% YoY, +2.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 80224 (Denver, CO) is majority owner-occupied, 60% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
19,352
Median income
$86,352
Median age
37.7
Renters
42.3%
Age distribution
21.2%
23.9%
26.7%
19.5%
Under 1821.2%
18–3423.9%
35–5426.7%
55–648.7%
65+19.5%
Gender
45.4%
54.6%
Male45.4%
Female54.6%
Race & ethnicity
65.1%
13.9%
13.8%
White65.1%
Black13.9%
Hispanic13.8%
Asian3.3%
Other3.9%
Education (25+)
14.6%
20.9%
60%
No HS diploma4.5%
HS diploma14.6%
Some college20.9%
Bachelor's+60%
Housing tenure
57.7%
42.3%
Owner57.7%
Renter42.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 80224 in Denver, CO has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,296 → $1,581
up 22.0%
Income
$70,327 → $86,352
up 22.8%
Population
18,995 → 19,352
up 1.9%
Renter share
41.8% → 42.3%
+0.5 pts
Bachelor's+
55.9% → 60%
+4.1 pts
Median age
35.6 → 37.7
+2.1 yrs

Since 2021, the typical rent in ZIP 80224 in Denver, CO has increased from $1,296 to $1,581, a 22.0% change over five years. Household income in the area moved from $70,327 to $86,352 across the same window, up 22.8% versus 2021. The population has grown by 1.9% since 2021, moving from about 18,995 residents to roughly 19,352. College-educated residents now make up 60% of adults here, versus 55.9% in 2021. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 80224 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 80224 covers Denver, CO. The median rent here is $1,581/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 22% of local median household income ($86,352/yr), ZIP 80224 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 4.8% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 80224?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 80224 (Denver, CO) is $1,581. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 80224 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 80224's median rent of $1,581/mo is $384 (20%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 80224 compare to other ZIPs in Colorado?

ZIP 80224 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Colorado, ranking #142 out of 166 ZIPs at $1,581/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 80224?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $63,000/year (~$30/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,581/mo in ZIP 80224. The local median household income is $86,352/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 80224?

Rent in ZIP 80224 has decreased 4.8% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 80224 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 80224 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,581/mo, rent takes approximately 22% of the local median household income ($86,352/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 80224 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 80224 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 42.3% of ZIP 80224 households are renters, while 57.7% are owner-occupied. ZIP 80224 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 80224 compare to the rest of Denver?

ZIP 80224 is more affordable than Denver overall. At $1,581/mo, it's $296 below the Denver citywide median of $1,877/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 80224 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 80224 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
22%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,581/mo, rent takes ~22% of ZIP 80224's median household income ($86,352/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 80224 22%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.4%
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