ZIP Code 80218 — Denver, CO Home Prices (2026)

The typical home in ZIP 80218 (Denver, Colorado) is worth about $489,000 at roughly $397 per square foot — 11% more affordable than the Denver median and 66% more expensive than the typical U.S. home.

$489,000

Typical home value

$397

Price per sq ft

#18 of 27

Denver ZIPs by value

-11%

vs Denver median

How 80218 compares

ZIP 80218 is a mid-priced ZIP code for Denver: its typical home value of $489,000 ranks #18 of the 27 Denver ZIP codes we track (the citywide range runs from $260,000 in 80247 to $969,000 in 80209). Per square foot it costs about $397, against $367 for Denver as a whole, $273 for Colorado, and $195 nationally.

Area	Typical value	$ / sq ft
ZIP 80218	$489,000	$397
Denver, CO	$550,000	$367
Colorado	$500,000	$273
United States	$294,000	$195

Home value by size in 80218

Using this ZIP’s rate of about $397 per square foot. Condition, lot, and the exact street move these meaningfully — use the estimator below for a home-specific figure.

Home size	Estimated value
1,000 sq ft	$397,000
1,500 sq ft	$595,500
2,000 sq ft	$794,000
2,500 sq ft	$992,500
3,000 sq ft	$1,191,000

Salary needed to buy a home in ZIP 80218

To buy the typical $489,000 home in ZIP 80218 with 20% down, you need a household income of roughly $133,000 a year (about $3,100 a month for the mortgage, taxes, and insurance). With 10% down the bar rises to about $158,000, because the loan is bigger and mortgage insurance kicks in.

Down payment	Cash down	Monthly payment	Income needed
5% (+PMI)	$24,500	$3,860/mo	$165,000/yr
10% (+PMI)	$48,900	$3,690/mo	$158,000/yr
20%	$97,800	$3,100/mo	$133,000/yr

Assumes a 30-year fixed mortgage at 6.5%, property tax at 1.1% and insurance at 0.45% of value per year, PMI of 0.75% on loans with less than 20% down, and the standard 28% housing-to-income rule. Your rate, taxes, and HOA will move these — run your own numbers in the mortgage calculator.

What your budget buys in ZIP 80218

At about $397 per square foot, here is roughly how much home different budgets get you in ZIP 80218:

Budget	Approx. size	What that looks like locally
$250k	630 sq ft	below the local median — condos, smaller or older homes
$300k	760 sq ft	below the local median — condos, smaller or older homes
$400k	1010 sq ft	around the typical home here
$500k	1260 sq ft	around the typical home here
$600k	1510 sq ft	around the typical home here

Wondering where that budget goes further? The relocation calculator ranks hundreds of U.S. cities by what the same money buys — it opens pre-filled with a typical 80218 home.

Estimate a specific home in 80218

The estimator below is pre-set to ZIP 80218 — pick your home’s size for an instant ballpark, then open the full calculator to adjust beds, baths, and condition.

All Denver ZIP codes by home value

Where 80218 sits among Denver’s 27 ZIP codes:

#	ZIP code	Typical value	$ / sq ft
1	80209	$969,000	$479
2	80206	$851,000	$435
3	80210	$822,000	$433
4	80230	$775,000	$337
5	80238	$758,000	$307
6	80212	$723,000	$462
7	80211	$701,000	$459
8	80220	$646,000	$383
9	80207	$585,000	$377
10	80246	$574,000	$350
11	80205	$568,000	$413
12	80224	$557,000	$268
13	80222	$554,000	$309
14	80202	$550,000	$517
15	80204	$528,000	$421
16	80236	$513,000	$254
17	80237	$493,000	$239
18	80218 (this page)	$489,000	$397
19	80249	$461,000	$256
20	80223	$453,000	$394
21	80221	$451,000	$290
22	80239	$427,000	$251
23	80219	$421,000	$344
24	80231	$407,000	$223
25	80216	$358,000	$367
26	80203	$347,000	$384
27	80247	$260,000	$217

ZIP 80218 home prices: frequently asked

What is the average home price in ZIP code 80218? +

The typical home in ZIP 80218 (Denver, CO) is worth about $489,000 as of 2026. That is 11% more affordable than the Denver median of $550,000 and 66% more expensive than the U.S. median of $294,000.

What is the price per square foot in 80218? +

About $397 per square foot in 80218, versus $367 across Denver and $273 across Colorado. At that rate a 1,500 sq ft home runs roughly $595,500 and a 2,500 sq ft home about $992,500.

What salary do you need to buy a house in ZIP 80218? +

For the typical $489,000 home in ZIP 80218, a household income of about $133,000 a year covers the payment with 20% down (a 30-year fixed at 6.5%, plus taxes and insurance, under the 28% rule). With 10% down you need roughly $158,000; with 5% down about $165,000.

Is 80218 an expensive ZIP code? +

Within Denver, 80218 ranks #18 of 27 ZIP codes by typical home value, which makes it a mid-priced ZIP code for Denver. Nationally it is relatively expensive.

See the full Denver home values page, all Colorado cities, or price per square foot by ZIP code nationwide.

Directional estimates from public market data (Realtor.com & Zillow research), not appraisals. A single ZIP contains very different homes; actual values vary and change over time.