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ZIP 80236

Part of Denver, CO
Pop. 16,863·Denver County·84th most expensive ZIP in Colorado
Median rent (all units)
$2,001/mo
Year-over-Year
-7.7%
Month-over-Month
-5.3%
vs US Median
+$36
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ZIP 80236 · $2,001
More expensive than 60% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,580
1 BR
$1,690
2 BR
$2,010
3 BR
$2,630
4 BR+
$2,930
Research median
$2,010/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
$24,012/yr
At $2,001/mo median
Location
CityDenver
StateCO
CountyDenver County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 7.7% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-7.7% YoY, -5.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 80236 (Denver, CO) is majority owner-occupied, 32.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
16,863
Median income
$86,115
Median age
36.6
Renters
40.4%
Age distribution
21.9%
24%
27.7%
13.1%
13.3%
Under 1821.9%
18–3424%
35–5427.7%
55–6413.1%
65+13.3%
Gender
51%
49%
Male51%
Female49%
Race & ethnicity
51.4%
43.2%
White51.4%
Black2%
Hispanic43.2%
Asian5.4%
Education (25+)
15.3%
25.9%
26.4%
32.4%
No HS diploma15.3%
HS diploma25.9%
Some college26.4%
Bachelor's+32.4%
Housing tenure
59.6%
40.4%
Owner59.6%
Renter40.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 80236 in Denver, CO has changed in 5 years

Income
$74,487 → $86,115
up 15.6%
Population
16,416 → 16,863
up 2.7%
Renter share
38.7% → 40.4%
+1.7 pts
Bachelor's+
29.3% → 32.4%
+3.1 pts
Median age
37.7 → 36.6
-1.1 yrs

Median household income rose from $74,487 to $86,115 between 2021 and 2024, a 15.6% shift. The population has grown by 2.7% since 2021, moving from about 16,416 residents to roughly 16,863. Renters now make up 40.4% of households, compared with 38.7% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 32.4% of adults here, versus 29.3% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 80236 covers Denver, CO. The median rent here is $2,001/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,690/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,010/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($86,115/yr), ZIP 80236 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 7.7% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 80236?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 80236 (Denver, CO) is $2,001. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 80236 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 80236's median rent of $2,001/mo is $36 (2%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 80236 compare to other ZIPs in Colorado?

ZIP 80236 falls in the middle range for Colorado, ranking #84 out of 166 ZIPs at $2,001/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 80236?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $80,000/year (~$38/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,001/mo in ZIP 80236. The local median household income is $86,115/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 80236?

Rent in ZIP 80236 has decreased 7.7% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 80236 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 80236 is considered affordable for renters. At $2,001/mo, rent takes approximately 28% of the local median household income ($86,115/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 80236 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 80236 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 40.4% of ZIP 80236 households are renters, while 59.6% are owner-occupied. ZIP 80236 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 80236 compare to the rest of Denver?

ZIP 80236 is pricier than Denver as a whole. At $2,001/mo, it's $124 above the Denver citywide median of $1,877/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 80236 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 80236 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
28%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,001/mo, rent takes ~28% of ZIP 80236's median household income ($86,115/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 80236 28%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.4%
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