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ZIP 80230

Part of Denver, CO
Pop. 10,449·Denver County·78th most expensive ZIP in Colorado
Median rent (all units)
$2,019/mo
Year-over-Year
-3.3%
Month-over-Month
-4.1%
vs US Median
+$54
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ZIP 80230 · $2,019
More expensive than 61% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,850
1 BR
$1,970
2 BR
$2,350
3 BR
$3,080
4 BR+
$3,430
Research median
$2,350/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
$24,228/yr
At $2,019/mo median
Location
CityDenver
StateCO
CountyDenver County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 3.3% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-3.3% YoY, -4.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 80230 (Denver, CO) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a median income above the national average, 72% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
10,449
Median income
$99,750
Median age
45.7
Renters
52%
Age distribution
16.3%
24%
27.3%
13.2%
19.2%
Under 1816.3%
18–3424%
35–5427.3%
55–6413.2%
65+19.2%
Gender
48.3%
51.7%
Male48.3%
Female51.7%
Race & ethnicity
68.2%
White68.2%
Black9.9%
Hispanic11.2%
Asian5.3%
Other5.4%
Education (25+)
15.8%
72%
HS diploma11.7%
Some college15.8%
Bachelor's+72%
Housing tenure
48%
52%
Owner48%
Renter52%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 80230 in Denver, CO has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,862 → $2,019
up 8.4%
Income
$94,953 → $99,750
up 5.1%
Population
9,782 → 10,449
up 6.8%
Renter share
46.1% → 52%
+5.9 pts
Bachelor's+
73.6% → 72%
-1.6 pts

Rent in ZIP 80230 in Denver, CO has climbed 8.4% since 2021, going from about $1,862 per month to roughly $2,019 today. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 80230 in Denver, CO now reports about $99,750, up from $94,953 in 2021. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 3.3 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 9,782 to 10,449 between 2021 and 2024, a 6.8% change. About 52% of households rent today, against 46.1% in 2021. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 80230 in Denver, CO reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 80230 covers Denver, CO. The median rent here is $2,019/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,970/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,350/mo.

At 24% of local median household income ($99,750/yr), ZIP 80230 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 3.3% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 80230?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 80230 (Denver, CO) is $2,019. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 80230 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 80230's median rent of $2,019/mo is $54 (3%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 80230 compare to other ZIPs in Colorado?

ZIP 80230 falls in the middle range for Colorado, ranking #78 out of 166 ZIPs at $2,019/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 80230?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $81,000/year (~$39/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,019/mo in ZIP 80230. The local median household income is $99,750/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 80230?

Rent in ZIP 80230 has decreased 3.3% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 80230 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 80230 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,019/mo, rent takes approximately 24% of the local median household income ($99,750/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 80230 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 80230 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 52% of ZIP 80230 households are renters, while 48% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 80230 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 80230 compare to the rest of Denver?

ZIP 80230 is pricier than Denver as a whole. At $2,019/mo, it's $142 above the Denver citywide median of $1,877/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 80230 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 80230 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
24%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,019/mo, rent takes ~24% of ZIP 80230's median household income ($99,750/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 80230 24%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.4%
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