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ZIP 80227

Part of Lakewood, CO
Pop. 34,907·Jefferson County·114th most expensive ZIP in Colorado
Median rent (all units)
$1,805/mo
Year-over-Year
+7.6%
Month-over-Month
+1.4%
vs US Median
-$160
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ZIP 80227 · $1,805
More affordable than 51% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,620
1 BR
$1,730
2 BR
$2,060
3 BR
$2,700
4 BR+
$3,010
Research median
$2,060/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
$21,660/yr
At $1,805/mo median
Location
StateCO
CountyJefferson County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 7.6% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+7.6% YoY, +1.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 80227 (Lakewood, CO) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 43.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
34,907
Median income
$90,316
Median age
40.6
Renters
33.2%
Age distribution
16.5%
25.1%
24%
13.6%
20.8%
Under 1816.5%
18–3425.1%
35–5424%
55–6413.6%
65+20.8%
Gender
50%
50%
Male50%
Female50%
Race & ethnicity
69%
27.3%
White69%
Black1.6%
Hispanic27.3%
Asian4.9%
Education (25+)
22.1%
27.8%
43.6%
No HS diploma6.5%
HS diploma22.1%
Some college27.8%
Bachelor's+43.6%
Housing tenure
66.8%
33.2%
Owner66.8%
Renter33.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 80227 in Lakewood, CO has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,454 → $1,805
up 24.1%
Income
$74,717 → $90,316
up 20.9%
Population
35,296 → 34,907
down 1.1%
Renter share
34.4% → 33.2%
-1.2 pts
Bachelor's+
43.8% → 43.6%
-0.2 pts
Median age
38.7 → 40.6
+1.9 yrs

The median rent in ZIP 80227 in Lakewood, CO stood at $1,454 in 2021 and currently runs about $1,805, reflecting a 24.1% increase over the period. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $74,717 in 2021 to $90,316 more recently. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has contracted by 1.1% since 2021, moving from about 35,296 residents to roughly 34,907. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 80227 in Lakewood, CO market of 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 80227 covers Lakewood, CO. The median rent here is $1,805/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,730/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,060/mo.

At 24% of local median household income ($90,316/yr), ZIP 80227 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 7.6% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 80227?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 80227 (Lakewood, CO) is $1,805. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 80227 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 80227's median rent of $1,805/mo is $160 (8%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 80227 compare to other ZIPs in Colorado?

ZIP 80227 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Colorado, ranking #114 out of 166 ZIPs at $1,805/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 80227?

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 $1,805/mo in ZIP 80227. The local median household income is $90,316/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 80227?

Rent in ZIP 80227 has increased 7.6% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 80227 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 80227 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,805/mo, rent takes approximately 24% of the local median household income ($90,316/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 80227 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 80227 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 33.2% of ZIP 80227 households are renters, while 66.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 80227 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 80227 compare to the rest of Lakewood?

ZIP 80227 is more affordable than Lakewood overall. At $1,805/mo, it's $9 below the Lakewood citywide median of $1,814/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 80227 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 80227 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
24%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,805/mo, rent takes ~24% of ZIP 80227's median household income ($90,316/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 80227 24%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.4%
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