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ZIP 80238

Part of Denver, CO
Pop. 30,575·Denver County·59th most expensive ZIP in Colorado
Median rent (all units)
$2,134/mo
Year-over-Year
-2.6%
Month-over-Month
+0.5%
vs US Median
+$169
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ZIP 80238 · $2,134
More expensive than 67% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,900
1 BR
$2,030
2 BR
$2,420
3 BR
$3,170
4 BR+
$3,530
Research median
$2,420/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
$25,608/yr
At $2,134/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 (-2.6% YoY, +0.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 80238 (Denver, CO) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 75.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
30,575
Median income
$180,940
Median age
36
Renters
28.9%
Age distribution
32.7%
16.1%
38.7%
Under 1832.7%
18–3416.1%
35–5438.7%
55–645.7%
65+6.8%
Gender
50.5%
49.5%
Male50.5%
Female49.5%
Race & ethnicity
64.7%
15.8%
White64.7%
Black8.6%
Hispanic15.8%
Asian7%
Other3.9%
Education (25+)
15.7%
75.8%
No HS diploma1.4%
HS diploma7%
Some college15.7%
Bachelor's+75.8%
Housing tenure
71.1%
28.9%
Owner71.1%
Renter28.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 80238 in Denver, CO has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,943 → $2,134
up 9.8%
Income
$144,885 → $180,940
up 24.9%
Population
27,921 → 30,575
up 9.5%
Renter share
29.3% → 28.9%
-0.4 pts
Bachelor's+
77.9% → 75.8%
-2.1 pts
Median age
35.3 → 36
+0.7 yrs

The median rent in ZIP 80238 in Denver, CO stood at $1,943 in 2021 and currently runs about $2,134, reflecting a 9.8% increase over the period. Household income in the area moved from $144,885 to $180,940 across the same window, up 24.9% versus 2021. On paper, paychecks moved up faster than rent, which softens the affordability squeeze versus the 2021 baseline. The population has grown by 9.5% since 2021, moving from about 27,921 residents to roughly 30,575. College-educated residents now make up 75.8% of adults here, versus 77.9% in 2021. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 80238 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 80238 covers Denver, CO. The median rent here is $2,134/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,030/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,420/mo.

At 14% of local median household income ($180,940/yr), ZIP 80238 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 2.6% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 80238?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 80238 (Denver, CO) is $2,134. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 80238 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 80238's median rent of $2,134/mo is $169 (9%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 80238 compare to other ZIPs in Colorado?

ZIP 80238 falls in the middle range for Colorado, ranking #59 out of 166 ZIPs at $2,134/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 80238?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $85,000/year (~$41/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,134/mo in ZIP 80238. The local median household income is $180,940/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 80238?

Rent in ZIP 80238 has decreased 2.6% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 80238 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 80238 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,134/mo, rent takes approximately 14% of the local median household income ($180,940/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 80238 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 80238 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 28.9% of ZIP 80238 households are renters, while 71.1% are owner-occupied. ZIP 80238 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 80238 compare to the rest of Denver?

ZIP 80238 is pricier than Denver as a whole. At $2,134/mo, it's $257 above the Denver citywide median of $1,877/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 80238 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 80238 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
14%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,134/mo, rent takes ~14% of ZIP 80238's median household income ($180,940/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 80238 14%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.4%
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