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ZIP 98029

Part of Issaquah, WA
Pop. 30,586·King County·8th most expensive ZIP in Washington
Median rent (all units)
$3,258/mo
Year-over-Year
+13.1%
Month-over-Month
+1.0%
vs US Median
+$1,293
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ZIP 98029 · $3,258
More expensive than 93% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,740
1 BR
$2,840
2 BR
$3,310
3 BR
$4,330
4 BR+
$5,090
Research median
$3,310/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
$39,096/yr
At $3,258/mo median
Location
StateWA
CountyKing County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 13.1% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+13.1% YoY, +1.0% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 98029 (Issaquah, WA) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 72.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
30,586
Median income
$170,759
Median age
37.2
Renters
37.7%
Age distribution
24.1%
21.3%
33.5%
Under 1824.1%
18–3421.3%
35–5433.5%
55–649.2%
65+11.9%
Gender
46.9%
53.1%
Male46.9%
Female53.1%
Race & ethnicity
51.8%
33.5%
White51.8%
Black2%
Hispanic5.9%
Asian33.5%
Other6.8%
Education (25+)
19.4%
72.2%
No HS diploma2.1%
HS diploma6.3%
Some college19.4%
Bachelor's+72.2%
Housing tenure
62.3%
37.7%
Owner62.3%
Renter37.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 98029 in Issaquah, WA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,422 → $3,258
up 34.5%
Income
$144,880 → $170,759
up 17.9%
Population
31,480 → 30,586
down 2.8%
Renter share
35% → 37.7%
+2.7 pts
Bachelor's+
74.2% → 72.2%
-2.0 pts
Median age
36 → 37.2
+1.2 yrs

The median rent in ZIP 98029 in Issaquah, WA stood at $2,422 in 2021 and currently runs about $3,258, reflecting a 34.5% increase over the period. Census figures show median household income at $170,759 today, compared with $144,880 five years earlier. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has contracted by 2.8% since 2021, moving from about 31,480 residents to roughly 30,586. Renters now make up 37.7% of households, compared with 35% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 72.2% of adults here, versus 74.2% in 2021. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 98029 covers Issaquah, WA. The median rent here is $3,258/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,840/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $3,310/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($170,759/yr), ZIP 98029 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 13.1% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 98029?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 98029 (Issaquah, WA) is $3,258. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 98029 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 98029's median rent of $3,258/mo is $1,293 (66%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 98029 compare to other ZIPs in Washington?

ZIP 98029 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Washington, ranking #8 out of 209 ZIPs tracked at $3,258/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 98029?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $130,000/year (~$63/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,258/mo in ZIP 98029. The local median household income is $170,759/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 98029?

Rent in ZIP 98029 has increased 13.1% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 98029 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 98029 is considered very affordable for renters. At $3,258/mo, rent takes approximately 23% of the local median household income ($170,759/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 98029 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 98029 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 37.7% of ZIP 98029 households are renters, while 62.3% are owner-occupied. ZIP 98029 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 98029 compare to the rest of Issaquah?

ZIP 98029 is pricier than Issaquah as a whole. At $3,258/mo, it's $262 above the Issaquah citywide median of $2,996/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 98029 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 98029 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
23%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $3,258/mo, rent takes ~23% of ZIP 98029's median household income ($170,759/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 98029 23%Benchmark 30%
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