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ZIP 98034

Part of Kirkland, WA
Pop. 52,531·King County·38th most expensive ZIP in Washington
Median rent (all units)
$2,496/mo
Year-over-Year
+4.9%
Month-over-Month
+0.2%
vs US Median
+$531
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ZIP 98034 · $2,496
More expensive than 79% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,370
1 BR
$2,450
2 BR
$2,860
3 BR
$3,740
4 BR+
$4,400
Research median
$2,860/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
$29,952/yr
At $2,496/mo median
Location
StateWA
CountyKing County
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Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are climbing (4.9% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+4.9% YoY, +0.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 98034 (Kirkland, WA) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 60.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
52,531
Median income
$135,219
Median age
37.1
Renters
40.8%
Age distribution
18.2%
27.2%
29.1%
13.9%
Under 1818.2%
18–3427.2%
35–5429.1%
55–6411.6%
65+13.9%
Gender
51%
49%
Male51%
Female49%
Race & ethnicity
63.1%
19.7%
White63.1%
Black1.8%
Hispanic8.8%
Asian19.7%
Other6.6%
Education (25+)
24.2%
60.5%
No HS diploma3.3%
HS diploma12%
Some college24.2%
Bachelor's+60.5%
Housing tenure
59.2%
40.8%
Owner59.2%
Renter40.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 98034 in Kirkland, WA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,999 → $2,496
up 24.9%
Income
$111,002 → $135,219
up 21.8%
Population
52,841 → 52,531
down 0.6%
Renter share
39.7% → 40.8%
+1.1 pts
Bachelor's+
54.9% → 60.5%
+5.6 pts

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 98034 in Kirkland, WA paid around $1,999 a month. That figure now sits near $2,496, up 24.9% from the 2021 baseline. Household income in the area moved from $111,002 to $135,219 across the same window, up 21.8% versus 2021. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 54.9% to 60.5% across the same window. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 98034 in Kirkland, WA look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 98034 covers Kirkland, WA. The median rent here is $2,496/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,450/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,860/mo.

At 22% of local median household income ($135,219/yr), ZIP 98034 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.9% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 98034?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 98034 (Kirkland, WA) is $2,496. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 98034 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 98034's median rent of $2,496/mo is $531 (27%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 98034 compare to other ZIPs in Washington?

ZIP 98034 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Washington, ranking #38 out of 209 ZIPs tracked at $2,496/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 98034?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $100,000/year (~$48/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,496/mo in ZIP 98034. The local median household income is $135,219/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 98034?

Rent in ZIP 98034 has increased 4.9% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 98034 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 98034 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,496/mo, rent takes approximately 22% of the local median household income ($135,219/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 98034 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 98034 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 40.8% of ZIP 98034 households are renters, while 59.2% are owner-occupied. ZIP 98034 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 98034 compare to the rest of Kirkland?

ZIP 98034 is more affordable than Kirkland overall. At $2,496/mo, it's $130 below the Kirkland citywide median of $2,626/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 98034 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 98034 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
22%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,496/mo, rent takes ~22% of ZIP 98034's median household income ($135,219/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 98034 22%Benchmark 30%
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