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ZIP 80215

Part of Lakewood, CO
Pop. 19,839·Jefferson County·115th most expensive ZIP in Colorado
Median rent (all units)
$1,793/mo
Year-over-Year
+1.4%
Month-over-Month
-1.1%
vs US Median
-$172
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 80215 · $1,793
More affordable than 52% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,530
1 BR
$1,640
2 BR
$1,950
3 BR
$2,550
4 BR+
$2,850
Research median
$1,950/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
$21,516/yr
At $1,793/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 (+1.4% YoY, -1.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 80215 (Lakewood, CO) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 50.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
19,839
Median income
$85,190
Median age
39.1
Renters
42.8%
Age distribution
17.1%
27.8%
20.6%
12.6%
21.9%
Under 1817.1%
18–3427.8%
35–5420.6%
55–6412.6%
65+21.9%
Gender
50.4%
49.6%
Male50.4%
Female49.6%
Race & ethnicity
77.9%
17%
White77.9%
Black0.7%
Hispanic17%
Asian2.4%
Other2%
Education (25+)
18.5%
28.1%
50.2%
No HS diploma3.2%
HS diploma18.5%
Some college28.1%
Bachelor's+50.2%
Housing tenure
57.2%
42.8%
Owner57.2%
Renter42.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 80215 in Lakewood, CO has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,435 → $1,793
up 24.9%
Income
$76,462 → $85,190
up 11.4%
Population
19,288 → 19,839
up 2.9%
Renter share
39.3% → 42.8%
+3.5 pts
Bachelor's+
47.6% → 50.2%
+2.6 pts
Median age
41.1 → 39.1
-2.0 yrs

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 80215 in Lakewood, CO paid around $1,435 a month. That figure now sits near $1,793, up 24.9% from the 2021 baseline. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 80215 in Lakewood, CO now reports about $85,190, up from $76,462 in 2021. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 80215 in Lakewood, CO adding about 551 residents over the five-year window, up 2.9% on net. The renter share has risen from 39.3% to 42.8%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 47.6% to 50.2% across the same window. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 80215 in Lakewood, CO reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 80215 covers Lakewood, CO. The median rent here is $1,793/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,640/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,950/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($85,190/yr), ZIP 80215 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.4% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 80215?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 80215 (Lakewood, CO) is $1,793. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 80215 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 80215's median rent of $1,793/mo is $172 (9%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 80215 compare to other ZIPs in Colorado?

ZIP 80215 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Colorado, ranking #115 out of 166 ZIPs at $1,793/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 80215?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $72,000/year (~$35/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,793/mo in ZIP 80215. The local median household income is $85,190/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 80215?

Rent in ZIP 80215 has increased 1.4% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 80215 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 80215 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,793/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($85,190/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 80215 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 80215 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 42.8% of ZIP 80215 households are renters, while 57.2% are owner-occupied. ZIP 80215 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 80215 compare to the rest of Lakewood?

ZIP 80215 is more affordable than Lakewood overall. At $1,793/mo, it's $21 below the Lakewood citywide median of $1,814/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 80215 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 80215 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
25%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,793/mo, rent takes ~25% of ZIP 80215's median household income ($85,190/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 80215 25%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.4%
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