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ZIP 98021

Part of Bothell, WA
Pop. 35,631·Snohomish County·7th most expensive ZIP in Washington
Median rent (all units)
$3,266/mo
Year-over-Year
+24.7%
Month-over-Month
+6.1%
vs US Median
+$1,301
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ZIP 98021 · $3,266
More expensive than 93% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,510
1 BR
$2,600
2 BR
$3,030
3 BR
$3,960
4 BR+
$4,660
Research median
$3,030/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
$39,192/yr
At $3,266/mo median
Location
StateWA
CountySnohomish County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 24.7% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+24.7% YoY, +6.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 98021 (Bothell, WA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 62.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
35,631
Median income
$183,786
Median age
38.1
Renters
18.9%
Age distribution
27.4%
16.9%
33.5%
12.8%
Under 1827.4%
18–3416.9%
35–5433.5%
55–649.5%
65+12.8%
Gender
49.8%
50.2%
Male49.8%
Female50.2%
Race & ethnicity
56.7%
29.4%
White56.7%
Black1.4%
Hispanic7.7%
Asian29.4%
Other4.8%
Education (25+)
12.3%
21.8%
62.7%
No HS diploma3.2%
HS diploma12.3%
Some college21.8%
Bachelor's+62.7%
Housing tenure
81.1%
18.9%
Owner81.1%
Renter18.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 98021 in Bothell, WA has changed in 5 years

Income
$137,534 → $183,786
up 33.6%
Population
34,359 → 35,631
up 3.7%
Renter share
21.1% → 18.9%
-2.2 pts
Bachelor's+
56.3% → 62.7%
+6.4 pts

Census figures show median household income at $183,786 today, compared with $137,534 five years earlier. The population has grown by 3.7% since 2021, moving from about 34,359 residents to roughly 35,631. Renters now make up 18.9% of households, compared with 21.1% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 62.7% of adults here, versus 56.3% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 98021 covers Bothell, WA. The median rent here is $3,266/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,600/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $3,030/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($183,786/yr), ZIP 98021 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 24.7% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 98021?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 98021 (Bothell, WA) is $3,266. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 98021 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 98021's median rent of $3,266/mo is $1,301 (66%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 98021 compare to other ZIPs in Washington?

ZIP 98021 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Washington, ranking #7 out of 209 ZIPs tracked at $3,266/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 98021?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $131,000/year (~$63/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,266/mo in ZIP 98021. The local median household income is $183,786/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 98021?

Rent in ZIP 98021 has increased 24.7% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 98021 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 98021 is considered very affordable for renters. At $3,266/mo, rent takes approximately 21% of the local median household income ($183,786/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 98021 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 98021 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 18.9% of ZIP 98021 households are renters, while 81.1% are owner-occupied. ZIP 98021 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 98021 compare to the rest of Bothell?

ZIP 98021 is pricier than Bothell as a whole. At $3,266/mo, it's $581 above the Bothell citywide median of $2,685/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 98021 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 98021 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
21%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $3,266/mo, rent takes ~21% of ZIP 98021's median household income ($183,786/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 98021 21%Benchmark 30%
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