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ZIP 98030

Part of Kent, WA
Pop. 38,523·King County·112th most expensive ZIP in Washington
Median rent (all units)
$2,029/mo
Year-over-Year
+10.0%
Month-over-Month
+3.1%
vs US Median
+$64
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ZIP 98030 · $2,029
More expensive than 62% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,890
1 BR
$1,960
2 BR
$2,280
3 BR
$2,980
4 BR+
$3,510
Research median
$2,280/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
$24,348/yr
At $2,029/mo median
Location
CityKent
StateWA
CountyKing County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 10.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+10.0% YoY, +3.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 98030 (Kent, WA) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a median income above the national average, 27% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
38,523
Median income
$91,761
Median age
35.1
Renters
47.8%
Age distribution
23.4%
26.5%
27.8%
Under 1823.4%
18–3426.5%
35–5427.8%
55–6411.5%
65+10.9%
Gender
51.6%
48.4%
Male51.6%
Female48.4%
Race & ethnicity
42.6%
14.7%
23%
White42.6%
Black11.2%
Hispanic14.7%
Asian23%
Other8.6%
Education (25+)
13.1%
27.8%
32.1%
27%
No HS diploma13.1%
HS diploma27.8%
Some college32.1%
Bachelor's+27%
Housing tenure
52.2%
47.8%
Owner52.2%
Renter47.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 98030 in Kent, WA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,420 → $2,029
up 42.9%
Income
$77,521 → $91,761
up 18.4%
Population
39,526 → 38,523
down 2.5%
Renter share
49.6% → 47.8%
-1.8 pts
Bachelor's+
25.1% → 27%
+1.9 pts
Median age
34.5 → 35.1
+0.6 yrs

Since 2021, the typical rent in ZIP 98030 in Kent, WA has climbed from $1,420 to $2,029, a 42.9% change over five years. Census figures show median household income at $91,761 today, compared with $77,521 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 2.5% since 2021, moving from about 39,526 residents to roughly 38,523. Renters now make up 47.8% of households, compared with 49.6% five years ago. 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 98030 covers Kent, WA. The median rent here is $2,029/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,960/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,280/mo.

At 27% of local median household income ($91,761/yr), ZIP 98030 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 10.0% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 98030?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 98030 (Kent, WA) is $2,029. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 98030 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 98030's median rent of $2,029/mo is $64 (3%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 98030 compare to other ZIPs in Washington?

ZIP 98030 falls in the middle range for Washington, ranking #112 out of 209 ZIPs at $2,029/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 98030?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $81,000/year (~$39/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,029/mo in ZIP 98030. The local median household income is $91,761/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 98030?

Rent in ZIP 98030 has increased 10.0% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 98030 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 98030 is considered affordable for renters. At $2,029/mo, rent takes approximately 27% of the local median household income ($91,761/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 98030 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 98030 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 47.8% of ZIP 98030 households are renters, while 52.2% are owner-occupied. ZIP 98030 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 98030 compare to the rest of Kent?

ZIP 98030 is pricier than Kent as a whole. At $2,029/mo, it's $51 above the Kent citywide median of $1,978/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 98030 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 98030 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
27%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,029/mo, rent takes ~27% of ZIP 98030's median household income ($91,761/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 98030 27%Benchmark 30%
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