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ZIP 98026

Part of Lynnwood, WA
Pop. 38,976·Snohomish County·39th most expensive ZIP in Washington
Median rent (all units)
$2,494/mo
Year-over-Year
+21.6%
Month-over-Month
+3.1%
vs US Median
+$529
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ZIP 98026 · $2,494
More expensive than 79% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,910
1 BR
$1,970
2 BR
$2,300
3 BR
$3,010
4 BR+
$3,540
Research median
$2,300/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
$29,928/yr
At $2,494/mo median
Location
StateWA
CountySnohomish County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 21.6% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+21.6% YoY, +3.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 98026 (Lynnwood, WA) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 49.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
38,976
Median income
$133,638
Median age
42.9
Renters
26%
Age distribution
17.3%
22.2%
26.7%
14.5%
19.2%
Under 1817.3%
18–3422.2%
35–5426.7%
55–6414.5%
65+19.2%
Gender
49.3%
50.7%
Male49.3%
Female50.7%
Race & ethnicity
66.9%
13.8%
White66.9%
Black2.9%
Hispanic6.7%
Asian13.8%
Other9.6%
Education (25+)
16.8%
30.5%
49.5%
No HS diploma3.2%
HS diploma16.8%
Some college30.5%
Bachelor's+49.5%
Housing tenure
74%
26%
Owner74%
Renter26%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 98026 in Lynnwood, WA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,583 → $2,494
up 57.5%
Income
$104,672 → $133,638
up 27.7%
Population
39,340 → 38,976
down 0.9%
Renter share
26.7% → 26%
-0.7 pts
Bachelor's+
43.3% → 49.5%
+6.2 pts
Median age
42.1 → 42.9
+0.8 yrs

The median rent in ZIP 98026 in Lynnwood, WA stood at $1,583 in 2021 and currently runs about $2,494, reflecting a 57.5% increase over the period. Household income in the area moved from $104,672 to $133,638 across the same window, up 27.7% versus 2021. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 49.5% of adults here, versus 43.3% in 2021. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 98026 in Lynnwood, WA look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 98026 covers Lynnwood, WA. The median rent here is $2,494/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,970/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,300/mo.

At 22% of local median household income ($133,638/yr), ZIP 98026 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 21.6% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 98026?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 98026 (Lynnwood, WA) is $2,494. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 98026 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 98026's median rent of $2,494/mo is $529 (27%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 98026 compare to other ZIPs in Washington?

ZIP 98026 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Washington, ranking #39 out of 209 ZIPs tracked at $2,494/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 98026?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $100,000/year (~$48/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,494/mo in ZIP 98026. The local median household income is $133,638/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 98026?

Rent in ZIP 98026 has increased 21.6% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 98026 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 98026 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,494/mo, rent takes approximately 22% of the local median household income ($133,638/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 98026 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 98026 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 26% of ZIP 98026 households are renters, while 74% are owner-occupied. ZIP 98026 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 98026 compare to the rest of Lynnwood?

ZIP 98026 is pricier than Lynnwood as a whole. At $2,494/mo, it's $303 above the Lynnwood citywide median of $2,191/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 98026 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 98026 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
22%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,494/mo, rent takes ~22% of ZIP 98026's median household income ($133,638/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 98026 22%Benchmark 30%
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