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ZIP 98092

Pop. 50,224·King County·104th most expensive ZIP in Washington
Median rent (all units)
$2,051/mo
Year-over-Year
-1.8%
Month-over-Month
+3.9%
vs US Median
+$86
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ZIP 98092 · $2,051
More expensive than 63% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,840
1 BR
$1,930
2 BR
$2,280
3 BR
$3,010
4 BR+
$3,510
Research median
$2,280/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
$24,612/yr
At $2,051/mo median
Location
StateWA
CountyKing County
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are climbing (1.8% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (-1.8% YoY, +3.9% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 98092 (Zcta 98092, WA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 35.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
50,224
Median income
$122,300
Median age
36.5
Renters
25.7%
Age distribution
25.8%
21.3%
29.5%
12.5%
Under 1825.8%
18–3421.3%
35–5429.5%
55–6412.5%
65+10.9%
Gender
51.3%
48.7%
Male51.3%
Female48.7%
Race & ethnicity
56.7%
16.3%
14%
White56.7%
Black4.2%
Hispanic16.3%
Asian14%
Other8.8%
Education (25+)
24.2%
33%
35.6%
No HS diploma7.1%
HS diploma24.2%
Some college33%
Bachelor's+35.6%
Housing tenure
74.3%
25.7%
Owner74.3%
Renter25.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 98092 in Zcta 98092, WA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,630 → $2,051
up 25.8%
Income
$101,725 → $122,300
up 20.2%
Population
50,845 → 50,224
down 1.2%
Renter share
27.2% → 25.7%
-1.5 pts
Bachelor's+
34.7% → 35.6%
+0.9 pts
Median age
35.9 → 36.5
+0.6 yrs

Since 2021, the typical rent in ZIP 98092 in Zcta 98092, WA has climbed from $1,630 to $2,051, a 25.8% change over five years. Household income in the area moved from $101,725 to $122,300 across the same window, up 20.2% versus 2021. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has contracted by 1.2% since 2021, moving from about 50,845 residents to roughly 50,224. Renters now make up 25.7% of households, compared with 27.2% five years ago. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 98092 in Zcta 98092, WA look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 98092 covers Zcta 98092, WA. The median rent here is $2,051/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,930/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,280/mo.

At 20% of local median household income ($122,300/yr), ZIP 98092 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 1.8% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 98092?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 98092 (Zcta 98092, WA) is $2,051. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 98092 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 98092's median rent of $2,051/mo is $86 (4%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 98092 compare to other ZIPs in Washington?

ZIP 98092 falls in the middle range for Washington, ranking #104 out of 209 ZIPs at $2,051/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 98092?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $82,000/year (~$39/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,051/mo in ZIP 98092. The local median household income is $122,300/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 98092?

Rent in ZIP 98092 has decreased 1.8% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 98092 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 98092 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,051/mo, rent takes approximately 20% of the local median household income ($122,300/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 98092 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 98092 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 25.7% of ZIP 98092 households are renters, while 74.3% are owner-occupied. ZIP 98092 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

When was rent data for ZIP 98092 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 98092 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
20%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,051/mo, rent takes ~20% of ZIP 98092's median household income ($122,300/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 98092 20%Benchmark 30%
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