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ZIP 80246

Part of Denver, CO
Pop. 13,097·Denver County·157th most expensive ZIP in Colorado
Median rent (all units)
$1,420/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-1.4%
vs US Median
-$542
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 80246 · $1,420
More affordable than 79% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,962/mo
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Studio
$1,044
1 BR
$1,116
2 BR
$1,327
3 BR
$1,737
4 BR+
$1,936
Research median
$1,327/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$17,040/yr
At $1,420/mo median
Location
CityDenver
StateCO
CountyDenver County
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 0.1% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (-0.1% YoY, -1.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 80246 (Denver, CO) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, 59.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
13,097
Median income
$67,235
Median age
32.5
Renters
80.1%
Age distribution
44.1%
27.5%
Under 1811.7%
18–3444.1%
35–5427.5%
55–648%
65+8.7%
Gender
50.6%
49.4%
Male50.6%
Female49.4%
Race & ethnicity
61.2%
21.8%
White61.2%
Black10.4%
Hispanic21.8%
Asian2.6%
Other4%
Education (25+)
14.4%
22.7%
59.4%
No HS diploma3.5%
HS diploma14.4%
Some college22.7%
Bachelor's+59.4%
Housing tenure
19.9%
80.1%
Owner19.9%
Renter80.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 80246 in Denver, CO has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,258 → $1,420
up 12.9%
Income
$59,238 → $67,235
up 13.5%
Population
12,878 → 13,097
up 1.7%
Renter share
78.2% → 80.1%
+1.9 pts
Bachelor's+
56.1% → 59.4%
+3.3 pts
Median age
33 → 32.5
-0.5 yrs

Since 2021, the typical rent in ZIP 80246 in Denver, CO has increased from $1,258 to $1,420, a 12.9% change over five years. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 80246 in Denver, CO now reports about $67,235, up from $59,238 in 2021. The population has grown by 1.7% since 2021, moving from about 12,878 residents to roughly 13,097. Renters now make up 80.1% of households, compared with 78.2% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 59.4% of adults here, versus 56.1% in 2021. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 80246 in Denver, CO reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

ZIP code 80246 covers Denver, CO. The median rent here is $1,420/mo as of August 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,116/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,327/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($67,235/yr), ZIP 80246 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 0.1% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 80246?

As of August 17, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 80246 (Denver, CO) is $1,420. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 80246 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 80246's median rent of $1,420/mo is $542 (28%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo.

How does ZIP 80246 compare to other ZIPs in Colorado?

ZIP 80246 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Colorado, ranking #157 out of 167 ZIPs at $1,420/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 80246?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $57,000/year (~$27/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,420/mo in ZIP 80246. The local median household income is $67,235/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 80246?

Rent in ZIP 80246 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.1% change year over year as of August 17, 2026.

Is ZIP 80246 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 80246 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,420/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($67,235/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 80246 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 80246 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 80.1% of ZIP 80246 households are renters, while 19.9% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 80246 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 80246 compare to the rest of Denver?

ZIP 80246 is more affordable than Denver overall. At $1,420/mo, it's $464 below the Denver citywide median of $1,884/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 80246 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 80246 reflects August 17, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
25%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,420/mo, rent takes ~25% of ZIP 80246's median household income ($67,235/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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State income tax4.4%
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