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Lakewood, CO — ZIP 80228

Population: 34,942 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 80228 (Lakewood, CO) is $636,587 — down 1.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $652,500 after a median 23 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,854/month. 9 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with hail, lightning, winter weather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.1% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$636,587

Typical home value

-1.0%

1-year change

23

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$636,587
1-year appreciation
-1.0%
3-year appreciation
+0.7%
5-year appreciation
+8.3%
10-year appreciation
+66.5%
Peak value since 2000 (Jun 2022)
$671,778
House Price Index (state)
687.4 (-0.6% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$652,500
Median list price
$649,900
Median price per sqft
$291
1-year sale-price change
-4.9%
Median days on market
23 days
Homes sold (recent period)
135
For-sale inventory
162
Sale-to-list ratio
98.6%
Active listings
118
1-year forecast
+0.2%
Days to pending
33 days
New listings (monthly)
55

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,854/mo
1-year rent change
+0.5%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,751/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,831/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,169/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,846/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,183/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
103.1 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.9¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.20/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
9
Elementary schools
4
Middle schools
1
High schools
4
Avg student-teacher ratio
15.8 : 1
Schools include
Devinny Elementary School, Dunstan Middle School, Foothills Elementary School, Green Mountain High School, Hutchinson Elementary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
hail, lightning, winter weather, inland flooding, strong wind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Very High · lightning: Very High · winter weather: Very High · tornado: Relatively High · wildfire: Relatively High · strong wind: Relatively High
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone X
NFIP flood claims on record
9
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 98% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
21.1%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Denver Radium Site (9.3 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
51.0°F
Average high
63.0°F
Average low
38.0°F
Annual precipitation
24.5 in
Annual snowfall
140.5 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6a (extreme annual low -10 to -5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
48
Days with Good air quality
215
Days with Moderate air quality
137
Highest AQI recorded (year)
119

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
11.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
110,121
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
89,495

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Rocky Mountain National Park (53 mi)
National parks include
Rocky Mountain National Park, Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument
Airports within 30 mi
19
Nearest airport
Tall Timber Airport (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (BJC) (15 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
2
Hospitals include
CENTURA HEALTH-ST ANTHONY HOSPITAL, ORTHOCOLORADO HOSP AT ST ANTHONY MED CAMPUS
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
270
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.5 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+251 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1983
Housing built before 1970
20.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
22.4%
Median annual property tax
$2,985
Mean commute to work
18 min
Households with broadband internet
88.5%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
210,961
Average weekly wage
$1,619
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Professional Services, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,118

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 80228State medianUS median
Typical home value$636,587$493,059$288,527
Median sale price$652,500$495,000$325,000
Median days on market23 days48 days51 days
Typical rent$1,854/mo$1,992/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$2,985$1,694$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in ZIP 80228?
$636,587.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 80228?
$652,500.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 80228?
Median days on market: 23 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 80228?
Typical rent: $1,854/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 80228?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hail, lightning, winter weather, inland flooding, strong wind.
Is ZIP 80228 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 80228. 9 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is X. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 80228?
Risk to homes is higher than 98% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 80228?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 80228?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 80228?
9 schools (4 elementary, 1 middle, 4 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 80228 walkable?
Walkability index: 11.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 80228?
Good. Median AQI: 48. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 80228?
Regional Price Parity: 103.1 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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