ZIP 80226 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

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Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Lakewood city, CO (80226)

Median Income

$78,466

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+1,473

Wealth inflow

Population

32,237

Unemployment

3.7%

0.0pp below US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 1,473 for ZIP 80226 (Lakewood city, CO) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

3.7%-0% vs US avg

Self-Employed

1.9%-70% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

6.8%-42% vs US avg

983

Establishments

13,193

Employees

~13 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Professional services

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining1.0%
Construction10.6%
Manufacturing6.7%
Wholesale trade0.8%
Retail trade9.1%
Transportation, utilities2.8%
Information2.3%
Finance, insurance, real estate7.3%
Professional, scientific, management19.1%
Education, health care, social20.5%
Arts, entertainment, food services10.7%
Other services4.8%
Public administration4.2%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 80226 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population declined 2.4%, median income rose 0.5% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 24.1%.

Median Income

$78,466

+4% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate