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ZIP 80249

Part of Denver, CO
Pop. 41,590·Denver County·89th most expensive ZIP in Colorado
Median rent (all units)
$1,978/mo
Year-over-Year
-1.9%
Month-over-Month
+1.3%
vs US Median
+$13
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ZIP 80249 · $1,978
More expensive than 59% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,950
1 BR
$2,080
2 BR
$2,480
3 BR
$3,250
4 BR+
$3,620
Research median
$2,480/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
$23,736/yr
At $1,978/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 (-1.9% YoY, +1.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 80249 (Denver, CO) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 30.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
41,590
Median income
$100,324
Median age
32.9
Renters
25.7%
Age distribution
28%
25%
29.5%
Under 1828%
18–3425%
35–5429.5%
55–648.6%
65+8.9%
Gender
50.7%
49.3%
Male50.7%
Female49.3%
Race & ethnicity
24.9%
33.4%
38.8%
White24.9%
Black33.4%
Hispanic38.8%
Asian7.7%
Education (25+)
23.9%
34.2%
30.9%
No HS diploma11%
HS diploma23.9%
Some college34.2%
Bachelor's+30.9%
Housing tenure
74.3%
25.7%
Owner74.3%
Renter25.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 80249 in Denver, CO has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,666 → $1,978
up 18.7%
Income
$85,611 → $100,324
up 17.2%
Population
36,640 → 41,590
up 13.5%
Renter share
20.6% → 25.7%
+5.1 pts
Bachelor's+
28% → 30.9%
+2.9 pts
Median age
32.3 → 32.9
+0.6 yrs

Rent in ZIP 80249 in Denver, CO has climbed 18.7% since 2021, going from about $1,666 per month to roughly $1,978 today. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $85,611 in 2021 to $100,324 more recently. Headcount in the area went from 36,640 to 41,590 between 2021 and 2024, a 13.5% change. About 25.7% of households rent today, against 20.6% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 28% to 30.9%. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 80249 in Denver, CO market of 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 80249 covers Denver, CO. The median rent here is $1,978/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,080/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,480/mo.

At 24% of local median household income ($100,324/yr), ZIP 80249 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 1.9% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 80249?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 80249 (Denver, CO) is $1,978. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 80249 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 80249's median rent of $1,978/mo is $13 (1%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 80249 compare to other ZIPs in Colorado?

ZIP 80249 falls in the middle range for Colorado, ranking #89 out of 166 ZIPs at $1,978/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 80249?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $79,000/year (~$38/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,978/mo in ZIP 80249. The local median household income is $100,324/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 80249?

Rent in ZIP 80249 has decreased 1.9% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 80249 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 80249 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,978/mo, rent takes approximately 24% of the local median household income ($100,324/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 80249 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 80249 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 25.7% of ZIP 80249 households are renters, while 74.3% are owner-occupied. ZIP 80249 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 80249 compare to the rest of Denver?

ZIP 80249 is pricier than Denver as a whole. At $1,978/mo, it's $101 above the Denver citywide median of $1,877/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 80249 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 80249 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
24%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,978/mo, rent takes ~24% of ZIP 80249's median household income ($100,324/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 80249 24%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.4%
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