ZIP Code · CO

ZIP 80239

Part of Denver, CO

Pop. 44,956·Denver County·124th most expensive ZIP in Colorado

Median rent (all units)

$1,732/mo

Year-over-Year

+5.3%

Month-over-Month

+0.6%

vs US Median

-$200

Reported rents

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ZIP 80239 · $1,732

More affordable than 56% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

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).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Cheapest month to sign

January. Asking rents in ZIP 80239 usually run 1.6% below trend in January and 1% above it in May, about $45 a month apart at today's median. Based on 6 years of data.

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 80239 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in December 2019.

Past year vs. the rest of Colorado

Rent in ZIP 80239 changed +5.4% over the year to September 2026. Across the 155 Colorado ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +1.3%.

Since before the pandemic

Rent in ZIP 80239 is 33.5% higher than in March 2020. Across the US, rent is up 37.3% over the same stretch.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 3 months in a row, and rose in 7 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($98,148) is $2,454 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($2,190); a 3-bedroom is $2,870.

Rank in Denver

7th cheapest of 27 ZIP codes in Denver.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 80010, 4 miles away, rents for 11% less ($1,543/mo), about $2,300 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 80239. The seasonal pattern compares Zillow’s seasonally adjusted and unadjusted series. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$20,784/yr

At $1,732/mo median

Location

CityDenver

StateCO

CountyDenver County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 5.3% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+5.3% YoY, +0.6% 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

$1,358 → $1,732

up 27.5%

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 $374 per month, settling near $1,732 after starting the period at $1,358. Census figures show median household income at $98,148 today, compared with $74,011 five years earlier. Income growth outran rent by about 5.1 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: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 80239 covers Denver, CO. The median rent here is $1,732/mo as of October 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 5.3% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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 $69,000/year (about $33/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,732/mo in ZIP 80239. The local median household income is $98,148/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 80239?

Rent in ZIP 80239 has risen 5.3% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in December 2019.

When is the cheapest time to rent in ZIP 80239?

Asking rents in ZIP 80239 are usually lowest in January, about 1.6% below their yearly trend, and highest in May, about 1% above it. At today's median that is a gap of roughly $45 a month. This pattern comes from 6 years of Zillow rent data.

How does ZIP 80239 compare to other ZIPs in Colorado?

ZIP 80239 is one of the more affordable among Colorado ZIP codes for rent, ranking #124 of 168 at $1,732/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 80239 changed +5.4%, against a typical +1.3% across the 155 Colorado ZIP codes Zillow tracks.