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ZIP 98074

Pop. 30,761·King County·3rd most expensive ZIP in Washington
Median rent (all units)
$3,886/mo
Year-over-Year
+11.5%
Month-over-Month
+4.3%
vs US Median
+$1,921
Rising (Monthly)
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ZIP 98074 · $3,886
More expensive than 97% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,850
1 BR
$2,950
2 BR
$3,440
3 BR
$4,500
4 BR+
$5,290
Research median
$3,440/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
$46,632/yr
At $3,886/mo median
Location
StateWA
CountyKing County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 11.5% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+11.5% YoY, +4.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 98074 (Sammamish, WA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 79.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
30,761
Median income
$244,362
Median age
39.1
Renters
16.3%
Age distribution
30.4%
12.7%
37.7%
Under 1830.4%
18–3412.7%
35–5437.7%
55–6410.6%
65+8.6%
Gender
49.1%
50.9%
Male49.1%
Female50.9%
Race & ethnicity
51.5%
39.1%
White51.5%
Hispanic4.9%
Asian39.1%
Other4.1%
Education (25+)
13.1%
79.9%
No HS diploma1.9%
HS diploma5%
Some college13.1%
Bachelor's+79.9%
Housing tenure
83.7%
16.3%
Owner83.7%
Renter16.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 98074 in Sammamish, WA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,544 → $3,886
up 52.8%
Income
$207,341 → $244,362
up 17.9%
Population
30,370 → 30,761
up 1.3%
Renter share
13.1% → 16.3%
+3.2 pts
Bachelor's+
79.7% → 79.9%
+0.2 pts
Median age
38.4 → 39.1
+0.7 yrs

Since 2021, the typical rent in ZIP 98074 in Sammamish, WA has climbed from $2,544 to $3,886, a 52.8% change over five years. Household income in the area moved from $207,341 to $244,362 across the same window, up 17.9% 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 1.3% since 2021, moving from about 30,370 residents to roughly 30,761. Renters now make up 16.3% of households, compared with 13.1% five years ago. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 98074 in Sammamish, WA look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 98074 covers Sammamish, WA. The median rent here is $3,886/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,950/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $3,440/mo.

At 19% of local median household income ($244,362/yr), ZIP 98074 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 11.5% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 98074?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 98074 (Sammamish, WA) is $3,886. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 98074 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 98074's median rent of $3,886/mo is $1,921 (98%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 98074 compare to other ZIPs in Washington?

ZIP 98074 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Washington, ranking #3 out of 209 ZIPs tracked at $3,886/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 98074?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $155,000/year (~$75/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,886/mo in ZIP 98074. The local median household income is $244,362/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 98074?

Rent in ZIP 98074 has increased 11.5% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 98074 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 98074 is considered very affordable for renters. At $3,886/mo, rent takes approximately 19% of the local median household income ($244,362/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 98074 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 98074 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 16.3% of ZIP 98074 households are renters, while 83.7% are owner-occupied. ZIP 98074 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 98074 compare to the rest of Sammamish?

ZIP 98074 is pricier than Sammamish as a whole. At $3,886/mo, it's $148 above the Sammamish citywide median of $3,738/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 98074 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 98074 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
19%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $3,886/mo, rent takes ~19% of ZIP 98074's median household income ($244,362/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 98074 19%Benchmark 30%
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