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ZIP 98011

Part of Bothell, WA
Pop. 28,963·King County·53rd most expensive ZIP in Washington
Median rent (all units)
$2,361/mo
Year-over-Year
+5.5%
Month-over-Month
Stable
vs US Median
+$396
Stable (Monthly)
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ZIP 98011 · $2,361
More expensive than 75% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,240
1 BR
$2,320
2 BR
$2,700
3 BR
$3,530
4 BR+
$4,150
Research median
$2,700/mo

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

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$28,332/yr
At $2,361/mo median
Location
StateWA
CountyKing County
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Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 98011 (Bothell, WA) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 60.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
28,963
Median income
$131,667
Median age
38.3
Renters
42.1%
Age distribution
21.7%
22.1%
30%
15.2%
Under 1821.7%
18–3422.1%
35–5430%
55–6411%
65+15.2%
Gender
48.2%
51.8%
Male48.2%
Female51.8%
Race & ethnicity
67.9%
17.6%
White67.9%
Black0.7%
Hispanic7.9%
Asian17.6%
Other5.9%
Education (25+)
26%
60.5%
No HS diploma4.2%
HS diploma9.3%
Some college26%
Bachelor's+60.5%
Housing tenure
57.9%
42.1%
Owner57.9%
Renter42.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 98011 in Bothell, WA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,813 → $2,361
up 30.2%
Income
$107,109 → $131,667
up 22.9%
Population
27,396 → 28,963
up 5.7%
Renter share
40.6% → 42.1%
+1.5 pts
Bachelor's+
57.7% → 60.5%
+2.8 pts
Median age
37.7 → 38.3
+0.6 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 98011 in Bothell, WA has shifted from $1,813 to $2,361, up 30.2% since 2021. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 98011 in Bothell, WA now reports about $131,667, up from $107,109 in 2021. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 98011 in Bothell, WA adding about 1,567 residents over the five-year window, up 5.7% on net. The renter share has risen from 40.6% to 42.1%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 57.7% to 60.5% across the same window. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 98011 in Bothell, WA reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 98011 covers Bothell, WA. The median rent here is $2,361/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,320/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,700/mo.

At 22% of local median household income ($131,667/yr), ZIP 98011 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.5% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 98011?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 98011 (Bothell, WA) is $2,361. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 98011 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 98011's median rent of $2,361/mo is $396 (20%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 98011 compare to other ZIPs in Washington?

ZIP 98011 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Washington, ranking #53 out of 209 ZIPs tracked at $2,361/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 98011?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $94,000/year (~$45/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,361/mo in ZIP 98011. The local median household income is $131,667/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 98011?

Rent in ZIP 98011 has increased 5.5% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 98011 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 98011 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,361/mo, rent takes approximately 22% of the local median household income ($131,667/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 98011 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 98011 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 42.1% of ZIP 98011 households are renters, while 57.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 98011 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 98011 compare to the rest of Bothell?

ZIP 98011 is more affordable than Bothell overall. At $2,361/mo, it's $324 below the Bothell citywide median of $2,685/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 98011 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 98011 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
22%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,361/mo, rent takes ~22% of ZIP 98011's median household income ($131,667/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 98011 22%Benchmark 30%
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