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ZIP 80226

Part of Lakewood, CO
Pop. 31,573·Jefferson County·112th most expensive ZIP in Colorado
Median rent (all units)
$1,817/mo
Year-over-Year
-3.4%
Month-over-Month
-1.4%
vs US Median
-$148
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ZIP 80226 · $1,817
More expensive than 50% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,510
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
$21,804/yr
At $1,817/mo median
Location
StateCO
CountyJefferson County
Rent Market Meter
Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 3.4% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (-3.4% YoY, -1.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 80226 (Lakewood, CO) is roughly split between renters and owners, 37.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
31,573
Median income
$82,300
Median age
37.8
Renters
47.9%
Age distribution
16.5%
28.3%
26.5%
17.2%
Under 1816.5%
18–3428.3%
35–5426.5%
55–6411.6%
65+17.2%
Gender
48.9%
51.1%
Male48.9%
Female51.1%
Race & ethnicity
68.5%
26.4%
White68.5%
Black2.4%
Hispanic26.4%
Asian3.3%
Education (25+)
25.7%
27.6%
37.6%
No HS diploma9.1%
HS diploma25.7%
Some college27.6%
Bachelor's+37.6%
Housing tenure
52.1%
47.9%
Owner52.1%
Renter47.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 80226 in Lakewood, CO has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,552 → $1,817
up 17.1%
Income
$68,547 → $82,300
up 20.1%
Population
32,232 → 31,573
down 2.0%
Renter share
46.2% → 47.9%
+1.7 pts
Bachelor's+
38.6% → 37.6%
-1.0 pts
Median age
36.4 → 37.8
+1.4 yrs

Since 2021, the typical rent in ZIP 80226 in Lakewood, CO has increased from $1,552 to $1,817, a 17.1% change over five years. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $68,547 in 2021 to $82,300 more recently. On paper, paychecks moved up faster than rent, which softens the affordability squeeze versus the 2021 baseline. The population has contracted by 2.0% since 2021, moving from about 32,232 residents to roughly 31,573. Renters now make up 47.9% of households, compared with 46.2% five years ago. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 80226 in Lakewood, CO market of 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 80226 covers Lakewood, CO. The median rent here is $1,817/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 26% of local median household income ($82,300/yr), ZIP 80226 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 3.4% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much is rent in ZIP code 80226?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 80226 (Lakewood, CO) is $1,817. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 80226 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 80226's median rent of $1,817/mo is $148 (8%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 80226 compare to other ZIPs in Colorado?

ZIP 80226 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Colorado, ranking #112 out of 166 ZIPs at $1,817/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 80226?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $73,000/year (~$35/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,817/mo in ZIP 80226. The local median household income is $82,300/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 80226?

Rent in ZIP 80226 has decreased 3.4% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 80226 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 80226 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,817/mo, rent takes approximately 26% of the local median household income ($82,300/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 80226 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 80226 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 47.9% of ZIP 80226 households are renters, while 52.1% are owner-occupied. ZIP 80226 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 80226 compare to the rest of Lakewood?

ZIP 80226 is pricier than Lakewood as a whole. At $1,817/mo, it's $3 above the Lakewood citywide median of $1,814/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 80226 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 80226 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
26%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,817/mo, rent takes ~26% of ZIP 80226's median household income ($82,300/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 80226 26%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.4%
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