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ZIP 98033

Part of Kirkland, WA
Pop. 40,982·King County·18th most expensive ZIP in Washington
Median rent (all units)
$2,868/mo
Year-over-Year
+9.9%
Month-over-Month
-0.1%
vs US Median
+$903
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ZIP 98033 · $2,868
More expensive than 88% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,700
1 BR
$2,800
2 BR
$3,260
3 BR
$4,270
4 BR+
$5,010
Research median
$3,260/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
$34,416/yr
At $2,868/mo median
Location
StateWA
CountyKing County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 9.9% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+9.9% YoY, -0.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 98033 (Kirkland, WA) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 74% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
40,982
Median income
$182,500
Median age
40
Renters
36.8%
Age distribution
20.8%
21.7%
30.7%
12.2%
14.6%
Under 1820.8%
18–3421.7%
35–5430.7%
55–6412.2%
65+14.6%
Gender
48.8%
51.2%
Male48.8%
Female51.2%
Race & ethnicity
65.8%
19%
White65.8%
Black1.7%
Hispanic6.3%
Asian19%
Other7.2%
Education (25+)
17%
74%
No HS diploma1.7%
HS diploma7.3%
Some college17%
Bachelor's+74%
Housing tenure
63.2%
36.8%
Owner63.2%
Renter36.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 98033 in Kirkland, WA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,089 → $2,868
up 37.3%
Income
$149,131 → $182,500
up 22.4%
Population
39,726 → 40,982
up 3.2%
Renter share
35.9% → 36.8%
+0.9 pts
Bachelor's+
71.5% → 74%
+2.5 pts
Median age
38.7 → 40
+1.3 yrs

Rent in ZIP 98033 in Kirkland, WA has increased 37.3% since 2021, going from about $2,089 per month to roughly $2,868 today. Census figures show median household income at $182,500 today, compared with $149,131 five years earlier. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 14.9 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 39,726 to 40,982 between 2021 and 2024, a 3.2% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 71.5% to 74%. 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 98033 covers Kirkland, WA. The median rent here is $2,868/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,800/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $3,260/mo.

At 19% of local median household income ($182,500/yr), ZIP 98033 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 9.9% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 98033?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 98033 (Kirkland, WA) is $2,868. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 98033 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 98033's median rent of $2,868/mo is $903 (46%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 98033 compare to other ZIPs in Washington?

ZIP 98033 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Washington, ranking #18 out of 209 ZIPs tracked at $2,868/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 98033?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $115,000/year (~$55/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,868/mo in ZIP 98033. The local median household income is $182,500/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 98033?

Rent in ZIP 98033 has increased 9.9% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 98033 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 98033 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,868/mo, rent takes approximately 19% of the local median household income ($182,500/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 98033 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 98033 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 36.8% of ZIP 98033 households are renters, while 63.2% are owner-occupied. ZIP 98033 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 98033 compare to the rest of Kirkland?

ZIP 98033 is pricier than Kirkland as a whole. At $2,868/mo, it's $242 above the Kirkland citywide median of $2,626/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 98033 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 98033 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
19%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,868/mo, rent takes ~19% of ZIP 98033's median household income ($182,500/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 98033 19%Benchmark 30%
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