ZIP Code · WA

ZIP 98007

Part of Bellevue, WA
Pop. 27,692·King County·49th most expensive ZIP in Washington
Median rent (all units)
$2,381/mo
Year-over-Year
+0.8%
Month-over-Month
Stable
vs US Median
+$449
Reported rents
Stable (Monthly)
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ZIP 98007 · $2,381
More expensive than 76% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo
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Studio
$1,818
1 BR
$1,883
2 BR
$2,195
3 BR
$2,868
4 BR+
$3,375
Research median
$2,195/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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Cheapest month to sign

December. Asking rents in ZIP 98007 usually run 1.9% below trend in December and 1.8% above it in July, about $88 a month apart at today's median. Based on 8 years of data.

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 98007 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in November 2017.

Past year vs. the rest of Washington

Rent in ZIP 98007 changed +0.8% over the year to September 2026. Across the 193 Washington ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +2.5%.

Rent vs. income since 2019

From 2019 to 2024, rent in ZIP 98007 rose 25.8% while median household income rose 35.8% ($96,545 to $131,109). Income kept ahead of rent.

Since before the pandemic

Rent in ZIP 98007 is 20.6% higher than in March 2020. Across the US, rent is up 37.3% over the same stretch.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 6 months in a row, and rose in 7 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($131,109) is $3,278 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($3,030); a 3-bedroom is $3,960.

Rank in Bellevue

1st cheapest of 5 ZIP codes in Bellevue.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 98122, 7 miles away, rents for 15% less ($2,032/mo), about $4,200 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 98007. The seasonal pattern compares Zillow’s seasonally adjusted and unadjusted series. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost
$28,572/yr
At $2,381/mo median
Location
StateWA
CountyKing County
Rent Market Meter
Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.8% YoY, +0.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 98007 (Bellevue, WA) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income above the national average, 68.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
27,692
Median income
$131,109
Median age
33
Renters
64.4%
Age distribution
19%
34.4%
28.6%
Under 1819%
18–3434.4%
35–5428.6%
55–647.1%
65+10.9%
Gender
51.2%
48.8%
Male51.2%
Female48.8%
Race & ethnicity
30.8%
48.1%
White30.8%
Black6.7%
Hispanic11%
Asian48.1%
Other3.4%
Education (25+)
14.7%
68.6%
No HS diploma5.9%
HS diploma10.8%
Some college14.7%
Bachelor's+68.6%
Housing tenure
35.6%
64.4%
Owner35.6%
Renter64.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 98007 in Bellevue, WA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,845 → $2,381
up 29.1%
Income
$111,361 → $131,109
up 17.7%
Population
28,576 → 27,692
down 3.1%
Renter share
65.4% → 64.4%
-1.0 pts
Bachelor's+
66.5% → 68.6%
+2.1 pts

Compared with 2021, rent in ZIP 98007 in Bellevue, WA has climbed by $536 per month, settling near $2,381 after starting the period at $1,845. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $111,361 in 2021 to $131,109 more recently. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 11.4 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 28,576 to 27,692 between 2021 and 2024, a 3.1% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 66.5% to 68.6%. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 98007 in Bellevue, WA market of 2021.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 98007 covers Bellevue, WA. The median rent here is $2,381/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,883/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,195/mo.

At 22% of local median household income ($131,109/yr), ZIP 98007 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 0.8% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 98007?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $95,000/year (about $46/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,381/mo in ZIP 98007. The local median household income is $131,109/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 98007?

Rent in ZIP 98007 has risen 0.8% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in November 2017.

When is the cheapest time to rent in ZIP 98007?

Asking rents in ZIP 98007 are usually lowest in December, about 1.9% below their yearly trend, and highest in July, about 1.8% above it. At today's median that is a gap of roughly $88 a month. This pattern comes from 8 years of Zillow rent data.

Has rent outpaced income in ZIP 98007?

No. From 2019 to 2024, rent in ZIP 98007 rose 25.8% while median household income rose 35.8%, from $96,545 to $131,109. Rent is Zillow's yearly average; income is the Census 5-year estimate for the same years.

How does ZIP 98007 compare to other ZIPs in Washington?

ZIP 98007 is one of the pricier among Washington ZIP codes for rent, ranking #49 of 207 at $2,381/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 98007 changed +0.8%, against a typical +2.5% across the 193 Washington ZIP codes Zillow tracks.

How does ZIP 98007 compare to the rest of Bellevue?

At $2,381/mo, ZIP 98007 is $378 below the Bellevue citywide median of $2,759/mo. It is the 1st cheapest of 5 ZIP codes in Bellevue.
Income Affordability
22%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,381/mo, rent takes ~22% of ZIP 98007's median household income ($131,109/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 98007 22%Benchmark 30%
State income taxNone
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