Lakewood
City in Jefferson County, Colorado
Lakewood is a city in Jefferson County, Colorado, with 155,984 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 5,518 ft (1,682 m) above sea level. The nearest town is East Pleasant View, 2.9 miles NW.
- 155,984residents (2020 Census)
- 5,518 ftelevation · 1,682 m
- 43.5 sq miland area · 112.6 km²
- 3,587 / sq mipopulation density
- 80226main ZIP code (8 in total)
About Lakewood
Lakewood is the home rule city that is the most populous municipality in Jefferson County, Colorado, United States. The population was 155,984 at the 2020 census, making Lakewood the fifth-most populous city in Colorado and the 167th-most populous city in the U.S. Lakewood is a part of the Denver metropolitan area and a major city of the Front Range Urban Corridor.
The city has a notable student population, as it is home to three higher education institutions: Colorado Christian University, Red Rocks Community College and Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design. Lakewood is also home to the Denver Federal Center, which houses the largest concentration of federal agencies outside of Washington, D.C.
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Living in Lakewood
- Median household income
- $89,792
- Median home value
- $574,400
- Median rent
- $1,806/mo
- Median age
- 38.2
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Lakewood had 155,984 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 155,984 |
|---|---|
| Density | 3,587 per sq mi (1,385 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Lakewood at a glance
| State | Colorado (CO) |
|---|---|
| County | Jefferson County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 155,984 (2020) |
| Land area | 43.49 sq mi (112.6 km²) |
| Water area | 1.17 sq mi (3.04 km²) |
| Elevation | 5,518 ft (1,682 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.6989° N, 105.1176° W |
| ZIP codes | 80226, 80214, 80215, 80219, 80227, 80228, 80232, 80235 |
| Official website | lakewood.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0843000 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Lakewood
- East Pleasant View2.9 mi NW
- West Pleasant View4.0 mi NW
- Applewood4.5 mi NW
- Edgewater4.6 mi NE
- Wheat Ridge5.1 mi N
- Dakota Ridge5.5 mi S
- Golden5.8 mi NW
- Bow Mar6.1 mi SE
- Mountain View6.2 mi NE
- Sheridan6.3 mi SE
- Lakeside6.4 mi NE
- Idledale7.0 mi W
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Frequently asked questions about Lakewood
What county is Lakewood in?
Lakewood is in Jefferson County, Colorado.
What is the population of Lakewood, CO?
155,984 people lived in Lakewood at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Lakewood, CO?
The main ZIP code is 80226. Other ZIP codes: 80214, 80215, 80219, 80227, 80228, 80232, 80235.
What is the elevation of Lakewood?
5,518 feet (1,682 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Lakewood?
East Pleasant View (2.9 mi), West Pleasant View (4.0 mi), Applewood (4.5 mi), Edgewater (4.6 mi), Wheat Ridge (5.1 mi).
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