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ZIP 98072

Pop. 24,446·King County·42nd most expensive ZIP in Washington
Median rent (all units)
$2,468/mo
Year-over-Year
+0.6%
Month-over-Month
+2.2%
vs US Median
+$503
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ZIP 98072 · $2,468
More expensive than 78% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,340
1 BR
$2,420
2 BR
$2,820
3 BR
$3,690
4 BR+
$4,340
Research median
$2,820/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
$29,616/yr
At $2,468/mo median
Location
StateWA
CountyKing County
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Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 98072 (Woodinville, WA) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 67.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
24,446
Median income
$175,805
Median age
42.6
Renters
27.8%
Age distribution
21.3%
17.2%
30.9%
14.1%
16.4%
Under 1821.3%
18–3417.2%
35–5430.9%
55–6414.1%
65+16.4%
Gender
49.5%
50.5%
Male49.5%
Female50.5%
Race & ethnicity
69.1%
15.7%
White69.1%
Black1.1%
Hispanic7.1%
Asian15.7%
Other6.9%
Education (25+)
22.2%
67.5%
No HS diploma1.8%
HS diploma8.4%
Some college22.2%
Bachelor's+67.5%
Housing tenure
72.2%
27.8%
Owner72.2%
Renter27.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 98072 in Woodinville, WA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,960 → $2,468
up 25.9%
Income
$140,906 → $175,805
up 24.8%
Population
24,931 → 24,446
down 1.9%
Renter share
25.3% → 27.8%
+2.5 pts
Bachelor's+
61.1% → 67.5%
+6.4 pts
Median age
43.1 → 42.6
-0.5 yrs

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 98072 in Woodinville, WA paid around $1,960 a month. That figure now sits near $2,468, up 25.9% from the 2021 baseline. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 98072 in Woodinville, WA now reports about $175,805, up from $140,906 in 2021. Census counts show ZIP 98072 in Woodinville, WA losing about 485 residents over the five-year window, down 1.9% on net. The renter share has risen from 25.3% to 27.8%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 61.1% to 67.5% across the same window. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 98072 in Woodinville, WA reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 98072 covers Woodinville, WA. The median rent here is $2,468/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,420/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,820/mo.

At 17% of local median household income ($175,805/yr), ZIP 98072 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 0.6% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 98072?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 98072 (Woodinville, WA) is $2,468. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 98072 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 98072's median rent of $2,468/mo is $503 (26%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 98072 compare to other ZIPs in Washington?

ZIP 98072 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Washington, ranking #42 out of 209 ZIPs tracked at $2,468/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 98072?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $99,000/year (~$48/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,468/mo in ZIP 98072. The local median household income is $175,805/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 98072?

Rent in ZIP 98072 has increased 0.6% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 98072 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 98072 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,468/mo, rent takes approximately 17% of the local median household income ($175,805/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 98072 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 98072 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 27.8% of ZIP 98072 households are renters, while 72.2% are owner-occupied. ZIP 98072 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 98072 compare to the rest of Woodinville?

ZIP 98072 is more affordable than Woodinville overall. At $2,468/mo, it's $25 below the Woodinville citywide median of $2,493/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 98072 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 98072 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
17%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,468/mo, rent takes ~17% of ZIP 98072's median household income ($175,805/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 98072 17%Benchmark 30%
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