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ZIP 98032

Part of Kent, WA
Pop. 40,862·King County·136th most expensive ZIP in Washington
Median rent (all units)
$1,932/mo
Year-over-Year
-1.6%
Month-over-Month
+1.1%
vs US Median
-$33
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ZIP 98032 · $1,932
More expensive than 57% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,477
1 BR
$1,530
2 BR
$1,780
3 BR
$2,326
4 BR+
$2,735
Research median
$1,780/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
$23,184/yr
At $1,932/mo median
Location
CityKent
StateWA
CountyKing County
Rent Market Meter
Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (-1.6% YoY, +1.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 98032 (Kent, WA) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, 28.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
40,862
Median income
$82,636
Median age
32.9
Renters
57.3%
Age distribution
24%
30.7%
24.6%
Under 1824%
18–3430.7%
35–5424.6%
55–649.9%
65+10.9%
Gender
51.8%
48.2%
Male51.8%
Female48.2%
Race & ethnicity
31.4%
15.9%
25.2%
16.2%
White31.4%
Black15.9%
Hispanic25.2%
Asian16.2%
Other11.2%
Education (25+)
18.1%
23%
30.8%
28.1%
No HS diploma18.1%
HS diploma23%
Some college30.8%
Bachelor's+28.1%
Housing tenure
42.7%
57.3%
Owner42.7%
Renter57.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 98032 in Kent, WA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,593 → $1,932
up 21.3%
Income
$69,437 → $82,636
up 19.0%
Population
38,985 → 40,862
up 4.8%
Renter share
58.1% → 57.3%
-0.8 pts
Bachelor's+
24.5% → 28.1%
+3.6 pts

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 98032 in Kent, WA paid around $1,593 a month. That figure now sits near $1,932, up 21.3% from the 2021 baseline. Household income in the area moved from $69,437 to $82,636 across the same window, up 19.0% versus 2021. Census counts show ZIP 98032 in Kent, WA adding about 1,877 residents over the five-year window, up 4.8% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 24.5% to 28.1% across the same window. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 98032 in Kent, WA look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 98032 covers Kent, WA. The median rent here is $1,932/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,530/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,780/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($82,636/yr), ZIP 98032 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 1.6% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 98032?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 98032 (Kent, WA) is $1,932. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 98032 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 98032's median rent of $1,932/mo is $33 (2%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 98032 compare to other ZIPs in Washington?

ZIP 98032 falls in the middle range for Washington, ranking #136 out of 209 ZIPs at $1,932/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 98032?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $77,000/year (~$37/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,932/mo in ZIP 98032. The local median household income is $82,636/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 98032?

Rent in ZIP 98032 has decreased 1.6% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 98032 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 98032 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,932/mo, rent takes approximately 28% of the local median household income ($82,636/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 98032 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 98032 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 57.3% of ZIP 98032 households are renters, while 42.7% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 98032 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 98032 compare to the rest of Kent?

ZIP 98032 is more affordable than Kent overall. At $1,932/mo, it's $46 below the Kent citywide median of $1,978/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 98032 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 98032 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
28%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,932/mo, rent takes ~28% of ZIP 98032's median household income ($82,636/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 98032 28%Benchmark 30%
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