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ZIP 98102

Part of Seattle, WA
Pop. 27,333·King County·101st most expensive ZIP in Washington
Median rent (all units)
$2,061/mo
Year-over-Year
+6.6%
Month-over-Month
+2.6%
vs US Median
+$96
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ZIP 98102 · $2,061
More expensive than 64% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,572
1 BR
$1,631
2 BR
$1,898
3 BR
$2,485
4 BR+
$2,922
Research median
$1,898/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
$24,732/yr
At $2,061/mo median
Location
StateWA
CountyKing County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 6.6% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+6.6% YoY, +2.6% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 98102 (Seattle, WA) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income above the national average, 76.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
27,333
Median income
$114,925
Median age
33.8
Renters
73%
Age distribution
49.1%
30.1%
Under 185.3%
18–3449.1%
35–5430.1%
55–647.7%
65+7.8%
Gender
54.4%
45.6%
Male54.4%
Female45.6%
Race & ethnicity
68.8%
White68.8%
Black1.9%
Hispanic8.7%
Asian11.9%
Other8.7%
Education (25+)
16.5%
76.8%
No HS diploma1%
HS diploma5.8%
Some college16.5%
Bachelor's+76.8%
Housing tenure
27%
73%
Owner27%
Renter73%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 98102 in Seattle, WA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,624 → $2,061
up 26.9%
Income
$102,466 → $114,925
up 12.2%
Population
25,396 → 27,333
up 7.6%
Renter share
75.3% → 73%
-2.3 pts
Bachelor's+
81.1% → 76.8%
-4.3 pts
Median age
33.3 → 33.8
+0.5 yrs

Since 2021, the typical rent in ZIP 98102 in Seattle, WA has increased from $1,624 to $2,061, a 26.9% change over five years. Median household income rose from $102,466 to $114,925 between 2021 and 2024, a 12.2% shift. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has grown by 7.6% since 2021, moving from about 25,396 residents to roughly 27,333. Renters now make up 73% of households, compared with 75.3% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 76.8% of adults here, versus 81.1% in 2021. Taken together, the five-year picture in ZIP 98102 in Seattle, WA reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 98102 covers Seattle, WA. The median rent here is $2,061/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,631/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,898/mo.

At 22% of local median household income ($114,925/yr), ZIP 98102 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 6.6% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 98102?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 98102 (Seattle, WA) is $2,061. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 98102 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 98102's median rent of $2,061/mo is $96 (5%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 98102 compare to other ZIPs in Washington?

ZIP 98102 falls in the middle range for Washington, ranking #101 out of 209 ZIPs at $2,061/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 98102?

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 $2,061/mo in ZIP 98102. The local median household income is $114,925/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 98102?

Rent in ZIP 98102 has increased 6.6% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 98102 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 98102 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,061/mo, rent takes approximately 22% of the local median household income ($114,925/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 98102 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 98102 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 73% of ZIP 98102 households are renters, while 27% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 98102 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 98102 compare to the rest of Seattle?

ZIP 98102 is more affordable than Seattle overall. At $2,061/mo, it's $163 below the Seattle citywide median of $2,224/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 98102 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 98102 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
22%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,061/mo, rent takes ~22% of ZIP 98102's median household income ($114,925/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 98102 22%Benchmark 30%
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