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ZIP 80239

Part of Denver, CO
Pop. 44,956·Denver County·122nd most expensive ZIP in Colorado
Median rent (all units)
$1,754/mo
Year-over-Year
+5.9%
Month-over-Month
-2.1%
vs US Median
-$211
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ZIP 80239 · $1,754
More affordable than 55% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,720
1 BR
$1,840
2 BR
$2,190
3 BR
$2,870
4 BR+
$3,200
Research median
$2,190/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
$21,048/yr
At $1,754/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 (+5.9% YoY, -2.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 80239 (Denver, CO) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 18.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
44,956
Median income
$98,148
Median age
32.5
Renters
40%
Age distribution
25.8%
28.8%
28.6%
Under 1825.8%
18–3428.8%
35–5428.6%
55–648.2%
65+8.6%
Gender
52.3%
47.7%
Male52.3%
Female47.7%
Race & ethnicity
21.7%
18.2%
62.3%
White21.7%
Black18.2%
Hispanic62.3%
Asian2.3%
Education (25+)
24.3%
30.6%
26.3%
18.9%
No HS diploma24.3%
HS diploma30.6%
Some college26.3%
Bachelor's+18.9%
Housing tenure
60%
40%
Owner60%
Renter40%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 80239 in Denver, CO has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,434 → $1,754
up 22.3%
Income
$74,011 → $98,148
up 32.6%
Population
46,465 → 44,956
down 3.2%
Renter share
41% → 40%
-1.0 pts
Bachelor's+
16.5% → 18.9%
+2.4 pts
Median age
30.9 → 32.5
+1.6 yrs

Compared with 2021, rent in ZIP 80239 in Denver, CO has climbed by $320 per month, settling near $1,754 after starting the period at $1,434. Census figures show median household income at $98,148 today, compared with $74,011 five years earlier. Income growth outran rent by about 10.3 percentage points, easing the affordability math somewhat compared with 2021. Headcount in the area went from 46,465 to 44,956 between 2021 and 2024, a 3.2% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 16.5% to 18.9%. 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 80239 covers Denver, CO. The median rent here is $1,754/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,840/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,190/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($98,148/yr), ZIP 80239 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.9% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 80239?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 80239 (Denver, CO) is $1,754. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 80239 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 80239's median rent of $1,754/mo is $211 (11%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 80239 compare to other ZIPs in Colorado?

ZIP 80239 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Colorado, ranking #122 out of 166 ZIPs at $1,754/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 80239?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $70,000/year (~$34/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,754/mo in ZIP 80239. The local median household income is $98,148/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 80239?

Rent in ZIP 80239 has increased 5.9% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 80239 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 80239 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,754/mo, rent takes approximately 21% of the local median household income ($98,148/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 80239 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 80239 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 40% of ZIP 80239 households are renters, while 60% are owner-occupied. ZIP 80239 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 80239 compare to the rest of Denver?

ZIP 80239 is more affordable than Denver overall. At $1,754/mo, it's $123 below the Denver citywide median of $1,877/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 80239 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 80239 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
21%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,754/mo, rent takes ~21% of ZIP 80239's median household income ($98,148/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 80239 21%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.4%
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