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ZIP 98027

Part of Issaquah, WA
Pop. 28,955·King County·23rd most expensive ZIP in Washington
Median rent (all units)
$2,760/mo
Year-over-Year
+12.3%
Month-over-Month
-1.5%
vs US Median
+$795
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ZIP 98027 · $2,760
More expensive than 85% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,420
1 BR
$2,510
2 BR
$2,920
3 BR
$3,820
4 BR+
$4,490
Research median
$2,920/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
$33,120/yr
At $2,760/mo median
Location
StateWA
CountyKing County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 12.3% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+12.3% YoY, -1.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 98027 (Issaquah, WA) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 66.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
28,955
Median income
$153,301
Median age
40.6
Renters
32.4%
Age distribution
19%
20.7%
31.8%
16.5%
Under 1819%
18–3420.7%
35–5431.8%
55–6412%
65+16.5%
Gender
50.4%
49.6%
Male50.4%
Female49.6%
Race & ethnicity
67.9%
15.9%
White67.9%
Black2%
Hispanic7%
Asian15.9%
Other7.2%
Education (25+)
21.5%
66.8%
No HS diploma3%
HS diploma8.7%
Some college21.5%
Bachelor's+66.8%
Housing tenure
67.6%
32.4%
Owner67.6%
Renter32.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 98027 in Issaquah, WA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,980 → $2,760
up 39.4%
Income
$128,556 → $153,301
up 19.2%
Population
27,808 → 28,955
up 4.1%
Renter share
29.7% → 32.4%
+2.7 pts
Bachelor's+
64.8% → 66.8%
+2.0 pts
Median age
41.2 → 40.6
-0.6 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 98027 in Issaquah, WA has shifted from $1,980 to $2,760, up 39.4% since 2021. Household income in the area moved from $128,556 to $153,301 across the same window, up 19.2% versus 2021. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 98027 in Issaquah, WA adding about 1,147 residents over the five-year window, up 4.1% on net. The renter share has risen from 29.7% to 32.4%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 64.8% to 66.8% across the same window. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 98027 in Issaquah, WA look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 98027 covers Issaquah, WA. The median rent here is $2,760/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,510/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,920/mo.

At 22% of local median household income ($153,301/yr), ZIP 98027 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 12.3% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 98027?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 98027 (Issaquah, WA) is $2,760. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 98027 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 98027's median rent of $2,760/mo is $795 (40%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 98027 compare to other ZIPs in Washington?

ZIP 98027 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Washington, ranking #23 out of 209 ZIPs tracked at $2,760/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 98027?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $110,000/year (~$53/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,760/mo in ZIP 98027. The local median household income is $153,301/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 98027?

Rent in ZIP 98027 has increased 12.3% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 98027 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 98027 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,760/mo, rent takes approximately 22% of the local median household income ($153,301/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 98027 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 98027 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 32.4% of ZIP 98027 households are renters, while 67.6% are owner-occupied. ZIP 98027 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 98027 compare to the rest of Issaquah?

ZIP 98027 is more affordable than Issaquah overall. At $2,760/mo, it's $236 below the Issaquah citywide median of $2,996/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 98027 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 98027 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
22%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,760/mo, rent takes ~22% of ZIP 98027's median household income ($153,301/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 98027 22%Benchmark 30%
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