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ZIP 80235

Part of Lakewood, CO
Pop. 8,373·Jefferson County·76th most expensive ZIP in Colorado
Median rent (all units)
$2,022/mo
Year-over-Year
+15.2%
Month-over-Month
+1.3%
vs US Median
+$57
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ZIP 80235 · $2,022
More expensive than 62% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,560
1 BR
$1,660
2 BR
$1,980
3 BR
$2,590
4 BR+
$2,890
Research median
$1,980/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
$24,264/yr
At $2,022/mo median
Location
StateCO
CountyJefferson County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 15.2% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+15.2% YoY, +1.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 80235 (Lakewood, CO) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a large retiree population, 44.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
8,373
Median income
$70,484
Median age
36.6
Renters
46.5%
Age distribution
18.3%
29.1%
21.1%
20.9%
Under 1818.3%
18–3429.1%
35–5421.1%
55–6410.5%
65+20.9%
Gender
43.1%
56.9%
Male43.1%
Female56.9%
Race & ethnicity
75.5%
22.1%
White75.5%
Black0.9%
Hispanic22.1%
Asian1.2%
Education (25+)
17.8%
35.4%
44.3%
No HS diploma2.5%
HS diploma17.8%
Some college35.4%
Bachelor's+44.3%
Housing tenure
53.5%
46.5%
Owner53.5%
Renter46.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 80235 in Lakewood, CO has changed in 5 years

Income
$66,425 → $70,484
up 6.1%
Population
8,752 → 8,373
down 4.3%
Renter share
49.2% → 46.5%
-2.7 pts
Bachelor's+
39.9% → 44.3%
+4.4 pts
Median age
35.3 → 36.6
+1.3 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 80235 in Lakewood, CO now reports about $70,484, up from $66,425 in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 8,752 to 8,373 between 2021 and 2024, a 4.3% change. About 46.5% of households rent today, against 49.2% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 39.9% to 44.3%.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 80235 covers Lakewood, CO. The median rent here is $2,022/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,660/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,980/mo.

At 34% of local median household income ($70,484/yr), ZIP 80235 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 15.2% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 80235?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 80235 (Lakewood, CO) is $2,022. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 80235 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 80235's median rent of $2,022/mo is $57 (3%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 80235 compare to other ZIPs in Colorado?

ZIP 80235 falls in the middle range for Colorado, ranking #76 out of 166 ZIPs at $2,022/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 80235?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $81,000/year (~$39/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,022/mo in ZIP 80235. The local median household income is $70,484/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 80235?

Rent in ZIP 80235 has increased 15.2% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 80235 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 80235 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,022/mo, rent takes approximately 34% of the local median household income ($70,484/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 80235 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 80235 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 46.5% of ZIP 80235 households are renters, while 53.5% are owner-occupied. ZIP 80235 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 80235 compare to the rest of Lakewood?

ZIP 80235 is pricier than Lakewood as a whole. At $2,022/mo, it's $208 above the Lakewood citywide median of $1,814/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 80235 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 80235 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
34%
MODERATE

At $2,022/mo, rent takes ~34% of ZIP 80235's median household income ($70,484/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 80235 34%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.4%
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