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ZIP 80214

Part of Lakewood, CO
Pop. 27,022·Jefferson County·133rd most expensive ZIP in Colorado
Median rent (all units)
$1,693/mo
Year-over-Year
+2.7%
Month-over-Month
-1.7%
vs US Median
-$272
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ZIP 80214 · $1,693
More affordable than 59% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,480
1 BR
$1,620
2 BR
$1,930
3 BR
$2,520
4 BR+
$2,820
Research median
$1,930/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
$20,316/yr
At $1,693/mo median
Location
StateCO
CountyJefferson County
Rent Market Meter
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 (+2.7% YoY, -1.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 80214 (Lakewood, CO) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, 40.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
27,022
Median income
$75,575
Median age
35
Renters
60.1%
Age distribution
13.7%
36.2%
26.4%
13.7%
Under 1813.7%
18–3436.2%
35–5426.4%
55–649.9%
65+13.7%
Gender
50.5%
49.5%
Male50.5%
Female49.5%
Race & ethnicity
67.6%
35.7%
White67.6%
Black1.6%
Hispanic35.7%
Asian1.9%
Education (25+)
23.5%
25.2%
40.8%
No HS diploma10.5%
HS diploma23.5%
Some college25.2%
Bachelor's+40.8%
Housing tenure
39.9%
60.1%
Owner39.9%
Renter60.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 80214 in Lakewood, CO has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,400 → $1,693
up 20.9%
Income
$58,141 → $75,575
up 30.0%
Population
26,122 → 27,022
up 3.4%
Renter share
63.3% → 60.1%
-3.2 pts
Bachelor's+
33.5% → 40.8%
+7.3 pts
Median age
35.7 → 35
-0.7 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 80214 in Lakewood, CO has shifted from $1,400 to $1,693, up 20.9% since 2021. Household income in the area moved from $58,141 to $75,575 across the same window, up 30.0% versus 2021. With wages climbing faster than rent over the same window, renters here have a bit more breathing room than they did five years back. Census counts show ZIP 80214 in Lakewood, CO adding about 900 residents over the five-year window, up 3.4% on net. The renter share has eased from 63.3% to 60.1%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 33.5% to 40.8% across the same window. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 80214 in Lakewood, CO look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 80214 covers Lakewood, CO. The median rent here is $1,693/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,620/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,930/mo.

At 27% of local median household income ($75,575/yr), ZIP 80214 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.7% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 80214?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 80214 (Lakewood, CO) is $1,693. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 80214 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 80214's median rent of $1,693/mo is $272 (14%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 80214 compare to other ZIPs in Colorado?

ZIP 80214 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Colorado, ranking #133 out of 166 ZIPs at $1,693/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 80214?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $68,000/year (~$33/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,693/mo in ZIP 80214. The local median household income is $75,575/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 80214?

Rent in ZIP 80214 has increased 2.7% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 80214 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 80214 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,693/mo, rent takes approximately 27% of the local median household income ($75,575/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 80214 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 80214 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 60.1% of ZIP 80214 households are renters, while 39.9% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 80214 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 80214 compare to the rest of Lakewood?

ZIP 80214 is more affordable than Lakewood overall. At $1,693/mo, it's $121 below the Lakewood citywide median of $1,814/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 80214 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 80214 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
27%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,693/mo, rent takes ~27% of ZIP 80214's median household income ($75,575/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 80214 27%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.4%
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