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ZIP 98109

Part of Seattle, WA
Pop. 34,328·King County·43rd most expensive ZIP in Washington
Median rent (all units)
$2,461/mo
Year-over-Year
-2.8%
Month-over-Month
+1.3%
vs US Median
+$496
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ZIP 98109 · $2,461
More expensive than 78% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,880
1 BR
$1,947
2 BR
$2,267
3 BR
$2,967
4 BR+
$3,487
Research median
$2,267/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
$29,532/yr
At $2,461/mo median
Location
StateWA
CountyKing County
Rent Market Meter
Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (-2.8% YoY, +1.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 98109 (Seattle, WA) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income above the national average, 79.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
34,328
Median income
$133,663
Median age
31.7
Renters
78.9%
Age distribution
55.6%
25.5%
Under 185%
18–3455.6%
35–5425.5%
55–646.1%
65+7.7%
Gender
53.6%
46.4%
Male53.6%
Female46.4%
Race & ethnicity
49.9%
31.6%
White49.9%
Black4%
Hispanic7.7%
Asian31.6%
Other6.8%
Education (25+)
13.4%
79.4%
No HS diploma1.9%
HS diploma5.3%
Some college13.4%
Bachelor's+79.4%
Housing tenure
21.1%
78.9%
Owner21.1%
Renter78.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 98109 in Seattle, WA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,998 → $2,461
up 23.2%
Income
$111,059 → $133,663
up 20.4%
Population
29,376 → 34,328
up 16.9%
Renter share
77.7% → 78.9%
+1.2 pts
Bachelor's+
75.3% → 79.4%
+4.1 pts
Median age
32.2 → 31.7
-0.5 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 98109 in Seattle, WA has shifted from $1,998 to $2,461, up 23.2% since 2021. Household income in the area moved from $111,059 to $133,663 across the same window, up 20.4% versus 2021. Census counts show ZIP 98109 in Seattle, WA adding about 4,952 residents over the five-year window, up 16.9% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 75.3% to 79.4% across the same window. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 98109 in Seattle, WA look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 98109 covers Seattle, WA. The median rent here is $2,461/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,947/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,267/mo.

At 22% of local median household income ($133,663/yr), ZIP 98109 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 2.8% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much is rent in ZIP code 98109?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 98109 (Seattle, WA) is $2,461. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 98109 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 98109's median rent of $2,461/mo is $496 (25%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 98109 compare to other ZIPs in Washington?

ZIP 98109 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Washington, ranking #43 out of 209 ZIPs tracked at $2,461/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 98109?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $98,000/year (~$47/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,461/mo in ZIP 98109. The local median household income is $133,663/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 98109?

Rent in ZIP 98109 has decreased 2.8% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 98109 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 98109 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,461/mo, rent takes approximately 22% of the local median household income ($133,663/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 98109 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 98109 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 78.9% of ZIP 98109 households are renters, while 21.1% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 98109 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 98109 compare to the rest of Seattle?

ZIP 98109 is pricier than Seattle as a whole. At $2,461/mo, it's $237 above the Seattle citywide median of $2,224/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 98109 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 98109 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
22%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,461/mo, rent takes ~22% of ZIP 98109's median household income ($133,663/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 98109 22%Benchmark 30%
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