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ZIP 98022

Part of Enumclaw, WA
Pop. 22,418·King County·71st most expensive ZIP in Washington
Median rent (all units)
$2,214/mo
Year-over-Year
+3.6%
Month-over-Month
+0.4%
vs US Median
+$249
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ZIP 98022 · $2,214
More expensive than 70% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,800
1 BR
$1,850
2 BR
$2,160
3 BR
$2,850
4 BR+
$3,320
Research median
$2,160/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
$26,568/yr
At $2,214/mo median
Location
StateWA
CountyKing County
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Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 98022 (Enumclaw, WA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 28.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
22,418
Median income
$120,406
Median age
43.5
Renters
18.8%
Age distribution
19.7%
19.8%
23.5%
15.1%
21.9%
Under 1819.7%
18–3419.8%
35–5423.5%
55–6415.1%
65+21.9%
Gender
52.3%
47.7%
Male52.3%
Female47.7%
Race & ethnicity
83.2%
White83.2%
Hispanic7.5%
Asian2%
Other7.1%
Education (25+)
29.5%
35.8%
28.4%
No HS diploma6.3%
HS diploma29.5%
Some college35.8%
Bachelor's+28.4%
Housing tenure
81.2%
18.8%
Owner81.2%
Renter18.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 98022 in Enumclaw, WA has changed in 5 years

Income
$101,591 → $120,406
up 18.5%
Population
22,007 → 22,418
up 1.9%
Renter share
22.8% → 18.8%
-4.0 pts
Bachelor's+
28.3% → 28.4%
+0.1 pts
Median age
43 → 43.5
+0.5 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 98022 in Enumclaw, WA now reports about $120,406, up from $101,591 in 2021. Census counts show ZIP 98022 in Enumclaw, WA adding about 411 residents over the five-year window, up 1.9% on net. The renter share has eased from 22.8% to 18.8%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 98022 covers Enumclaw, WA. The median rent here is $2,214/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,850/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,160/mo.

At 22% of local median household income ($120,406/yr), ZIP 98022 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.6% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 98022?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 98022 (Enumclaw, WA) is $2,214. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 98022 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 98022's median rent of $2,214/mo is $249 (13%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 98022 compare to other ZIPs in Washington?

ZIP 98022 falls in the middle range for Washington, ranking #71 out of 209 ZIPs at $2,214/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 98022?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $89,000/year (~$43/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,214/mo in ZIP 98022. The local median household income is $120,406/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 98022?

Rent in ZIP 98022 has increased 3.6% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 98022 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 98022 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,214/mo, rent takes approximately 22% of the local median household income ($120,406/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 98022 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 98022 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 18.8% of ZIP 98022 households are renters, while 81.2% are owner-occupied. ZIP 98022 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 98022 compare to the rest of Enumclaw?

ZIP 98022 is more affordable than Enumclaw overall. At $2,214/mo, it's $13 below the Enumclaw citywide median of $2,227/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 98022 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 98022 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
22%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,214/mo, rent takes ~22% of ZIP 98022's median household income ($120,406/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 98022 22%Benchmark 30%
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