Latest available · Census ACS 5-Year (2024)
What Is the Average Rent in ZCTA5 80226, Colorado?
ZIP code · Census ACS 5-Year estimates
The median gross rent in ZCTA5 80226, Colorado (ZIP 80226) is $1,775/month (±$61), based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). The median home value is $568,300 (±$16,660), and the median household income is $82,300/year. The unemployment rate in Jefferson County, Colorado was 3.2% as of April 2026 (preliminary). Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2024 5-Year Estimates.
Housing Metrics for ZIP 80226
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Gross Rent | $1,775 |
| Median Home Value | $568,300 |
| Median Household Income | $82,300 |
| Total Housing Units | 13,780 |
| Renter-Occupied Units | 6,598 |
| Renter-Occupied Share | 48% |
| Households Paying 50%+ Income | 1,690 households |
| Unemployment Rate(April 2026) | 3.2% |
How does ZIP 80226 compare?
Median gross rent ranked against all ZIP codes in Colorado.
Higher rent than 66% of ZIP codes in Colorado · 137th of 401
| # | ZIP code | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ZCTA5 80118 | $3,501 |
| 2 | ZCTA5 80125 | $3,457 |
| 3 | ZCTA5 80927 | $3,195 |
| … 133 more … | ||
| 137 | ZCTA5 80226(you are here) | $1,775 |
| … 261 more … | ||
| 399 | ZCTA5 81087 | $464 |
| 400 | ZCTA5 81047 | $453 |
| 401 | ZCTA5 81334 | $424 |
Geography
ZIP 80226 is in Jefferson County, Colorado.
It covers part of Lakewood city, Colorado.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in ZCTA5 80226, Colorado?
The median gross rent in ZCTA5 80226, Colorado (ZIP 80226) is $1,775/month, based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). Gross rent includes contract rent plus utilities. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024.
What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in ZCTA5 80226, Colorado?
The median rent for a 2-bedroom in ZCTA5 80226, Colorado is not available based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024.
What is the median home value in ZCTA5 80226, Colorado?
The median home value in ZCTA5 80226, Colorado (ZIP 80226) is $568,300 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024).
What percentage of renters in ZCTA5 80226 are rent-burdened?
In ZCTA5 80226, Colorado, 1,690 households pay 50% or more of their income for rent. A household is considered rent-burdened when it spends more than 30% of income on housing costs.
What is the median household income in ZCTA5 80226, Colorado?
The median household income in ZCTA5 80226, Colorado is $82,300/year according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024).
How reliable is Census ACS data for small areas?
The ACS 5-Year estimates combine 60 months of data for more reliable figures in smaller geographies. Each estimate has a margin of error (MOE). For example, the median rent of $1,775 has a margin of error of ±$61. In very small areas, MOEs can be large relative to the estimate.
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