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ZIP 98036

Part of Lynnwood, WA
Pop. 42,370·Snohomish County·122nd most expensive ZIP in Washington
Median rent (all units)
$1,998/mo
Year-over-Year
+1.9%
Month-over-Month
+0.3%
vs US Median
+$33
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ZIP 98036 · $1,998
More expensive than 60% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,800
1 BR
$1,850
2 BR
$2,160
3 BR
$2,850
4 BR+
$3,320
Research median
$2,160/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
$23,976/yr
At $1,998/mo median
Location
StateWA
CountySnohomish County
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Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are climbing (1.9% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+1.9% YoY, +0.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 98036 (Lynnwood, WA) is majority owner-occupied, 40.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
42,370
Median income
$88,958
Median age
39.6
Renters
40.3%
Age distribution
20.2%
22.9%
28.1%
17.2%
Under 1820.2%
18–3422.9%
35–5428.1%
55–6411.7%
65+17.2%
Gender
49.3%
50.7%
Male49.3%
Female50.7%
Race & ethnicity
56.7%
19.3%
White56.7%
Black9.6%
Hispanic9.6%
Asian19.3%
Other4.8%
Education (25+)
19.7%
32.7%
40.4%
No HS diploma7.2%
HS diploma19.7%
Some college32.7%
Bachelor's+40.4%
Housing tenure
59.7%
40.3%
Owner59.7%
Renter40.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 98036 in Lynnwood, WA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,534 → $1,998
up 30.2%
Income
$85,407 → $88,958
up 4.2%
Population
41,132 → 42,370
up 3.0%
Renter share
39.1% → 40.3%
+1.2 pts
Bachelor's+
35.4% → 40.4%
+5.0 pts
Median age
38.7 → 39.6
+0.9 yrs

Since 2021, the typical rent in ZIP 98036 in Lynnwood, WA has climbed from $1,534 to $1,998, a 30.2% change over five years. Household income in the area moved from $85,407 to $88,958 across the same window, up 4.2% versus 2021. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has grown by 3.0% since 2021, moving from about 41,132 residents to roughly 42,370. College-educated residents now make up 40.4% of adults here, versus 35.4% in 2021. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 98036 in Lynnwood, WA look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 98036 covers Lynnwood, WA. The median rent here is $1,998/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,850/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,160/mo.

At 27% of local median household income ($88,958/yr), ZIP 98036 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.9% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 98036?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 98036 (Lynnwood, WA) is $1,998. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 98036 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 98036's median rent of $1,998/mo is $33 (2%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 98036 compare to other ZIPs in Washington?

ZIP 98036 falls in the middle range for Washington, ranking #122 out of 209 ZIPs at $1,998/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 98036?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $80,000/year (~$38/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,998/mo in ZIP 98036. The local median household income is $88,958/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 98036?

Rent in ZIP 98036 has increased 1.9% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 98036 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 98036 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,998/mo, rent takes approximately 27% of the local median household income ($88,958/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 98036 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 98036 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 40.3% of ZIP 98036 households are renters, while 59.7% are owner-occupied. ZIP 98036 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 98036 compare to the rest of Lynnwood?

ZIP 98036 is more affordable than Lynnwood overall. At $1,998/mo, it's $193 below the Lynnwood citywide median of $2,191/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 98036 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 98036 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
27%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,998/mo, rent takes ~27% of ZIP 98036's median household income ($88,958/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 98036 27%Benchmark 30%
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