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ZIP 80228

Part of Lakewood, CO
Pop. 34,942·Jefferson County·105th most expensive ZIP in Colorado
Median rent (all units)
$1,869/mo
Year-over-Year
+6.1%
Month-over-Month
+1.7%
vs US Median
-$96
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ZIP 80228 · $1,869
More expensive than 53% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,780
1 BR
$1,900
2 BR
$2,260
3 BR
$2,960
4 BR+
$3,300
Research median
$2,260/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
$22,428/yr
At $1,869/mo median
Location
StateCO
CountyJefferson County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 6.1% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+6.1% YoY, +1.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 80228 (Lakewood, CO) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 60% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
34,942
Median income
$113,977
Median age
39.4
Renters
32.7%
Age distribution
17.2%
26%
27.9%
14%
15%
Under 1817.2%
18–3426%
35–5427.9%
55–6414%
65+15%
Gender
50%
50%
Male50%
Female50%
Race & ethnicity
82.5%
12.5%
White82.5%
Black0.7%
Hispanic12.5%
Asian3.9%
Education (25+)
13.5%
23.8%
60%
No HS diploma2.6%
HS diploma13.5%
Some college23.8%
Bachelor's+60%
Housing tenure
67.3%
32.7%
Owner67.3%
Renter32.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 80228 in Lakewood, CO has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,415 → $1,869
up 32.1%
Income
$99,342 → $113,977
up 14.7%
Population
35,091 → 34,942
down 0.4%
Renter share
31.9% → 32.7%
+0.8 pts
Bachelor's+
58.2% → 60%
+1.8 pts
Median age
38.6 → 39.4
+0.8 yrs

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 80228 in Lakewood, CO paid around $1,415 a month. That figure now sits near $1,869, up 32.1% from the 2021 baseline. Census figures show median household income at $113,977 today, compared with $99,342 five years earlier. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 80228 covers Lakewood, CO. The median rent here is $1,869/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,900/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,260/mo.

At 20% of local median household income ($113,977/yr), ZIP 80228 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 6.1% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 80228?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 80228 (Lakewood, CO) is $1,869. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 80228 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 80228's median rent of $1,869/mo is $96 (5%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 80228 compare to other ZIPs in Colorado?

ZIP 80228 falls in the middle range for Colorado, ranking #105 out of 166 ZIPs at $1,869/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 80228?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $75,000/year (~$36/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,869/mo in ZIP 80228. The local median household income is $113,977/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 80228?

Rent in ZIP 80228 has increased 6.1% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 80228 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 80228 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,869/mo, rent takes approximately 20% of the local median household income ($113,977/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 80228 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 80228 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 32.7% of ZIP 80228 households are renters, while 67.3% are owner-occupied. ZIP 80228 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 80228 compare to the rest of Lakewood?

ZIP 80228 is pricier than Lakewood as a whole. At $1,869/mo, it's $55 above the Lakewood citywide median of $1,814/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 80228 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 80228 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
20%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,869/mo, rent takes ~20% of ZIP 80228's median household income ($113,977/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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State income tax4.4%
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