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ZIP 98012

Part of Bothell, WA
Pop. 77,041·Snohomish County·29th most expensive ZIP in Washington
Median rent (all units)
$2,658/mo
Year-over-Year
+15.0%
Month-over-Month
+0.7%
vs US Median
+$696
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ZIP 98012 · $2,658
More expensive than 83% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,962/mo
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Studio
$2,230
1 BR
$2,310
2 BR
$2,690
3 BR
$3,520
4 BR+
$4,140
Research median
$2,690/mo

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

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$31,896/yr
At $2,658/mo median
Location
StateWA
CountySnohomish County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 15.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+15.0% YoY, +0.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 98012 (Bothell, WA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 58.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
77,041
Median income
$146,144
Median age
36.1
Renters
33.6%
Age distribution
25.2%
23%
31.9%
Under 1825.2%
18–3423%
35–5431.9%
55–649.5%
65+10.3%
Gender
49.9%
50.1%
Male49.9%
Female50.1%
Race & ethnicity
51%
30.8%
White51%
Black3.3%
Hispanic9.3%
Asian30.8%
Other5.6%
Education (25+)
12.5%
24.5%
58.9%
No HS diploma4.1%
HS diploma12.5%
Some college24.5%
Bachelor's+58.9%
Housing tenure
66.4%
33.6%
Owner66.4%
Renter33.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 98012 in Bothell, WA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,909 → $2,658
up 39.2%
Income
$127,852 → $146,144
up 14.3%
Population
75,045 → 77,041
up 2.7%
Renter share
32.5% → 33.6%
+1.1 pts
Bachelor's+
53.2% → 58.9%
+5.7 pts
Median age
35.5 → 36.1
+0.6 yrs

Compared with 2021, rent in ZIP 98012 in Bothell, WA has increased by $749 per month, settling near $2,658 after starting the period at $1,909. Household income in the area moved from $127,852 to $146,144 across the same window, up 14.3% versus 2021. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 24.9 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 75,045 to 77,041 between 2021 and 2024, a 2.7% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 53.2% to 58.9%. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 98012 in Bothell, WA look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

ZIP code 98012 covers Bothell, WA. The median rent here is $2,658/mo as of August 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,310/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,690/mo.

At 22% of local median household income ($146,144/yr), ZIP 98012 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 15.0% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 98012?

As of August 17, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 98012 (Bothell, WA) is $2,658. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 98012 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 98012's median rent of $2,658/mo is $696 (35%) above the US national median of $1,962/mo.

How does ZIP 98012 compare to other ZIPs in Washington?

ZIP 98012 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Washington, ranking #29 out of 207 ZIPs tracked at $2,658/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 98012?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $106,000/year (~$51/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,658/mo in ZIP 98012. The local median household income is $146,144/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 98012?

Rent in ZIP 98012 has increased 15.0% over the past year as of August 17, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 98012 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 98012 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,658/mo, rent takes approximately 22% of the local median household income ($146,144/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 98012 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 98012 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 33.6% of ZIP 98012 households are renters, while 66.4% are owner-occupied. ZIP 98012 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 98012 compare to the rest of Bothell?

ZIP 98012 is more affordable than Bothell overall. At $2,658/mo, it's $8 below the Bothell citywide median of $2,666/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 98012 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 98012 reflects August 17, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
22%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,658/mo, rent takes ~22% of ZIP 98012's median household income ($146,144/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 98012 22%Benchmark 30%
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