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ZIP 98119

Part of Seattle, WA
Pop. 26,879·King County·92nd most expensive ZIP in Washington
Median rent (all units)
$2,106/mo
Year-over-Year
+7.5%
Month-over-Month
+2.9%
vs US Median
+$141
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ZIP 98119 · $2,106
More expensive than 66% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,608
1 BR
$1,666
2 BR
$1,940
3 BR
$2,538
4 BR+
$2,985
Research median
$1,940/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
$25,272/yr
At $2,106/mo median
Location
StateWA
CountyKing County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 7.5% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+7.5% YoY, +2.9% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 98119 (Seattle, WA) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income above the national average, 71.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
26,879
Median income
$123,551
Median age
34.1
Renters
61.8%
Age distribution
41.3%
27.4%
12.6%
Under 1811%
18–3441.3%
35–5427.4%
55–647.6%
65+12.6%
Gender
49%
51%
Male49%
Female51%
Race & ethnicity
68.4%
13.9%
White68.4%
Black2.6%
Hispanic9.4%
Asian13.9%
Other5.7%
Education (25+)
19.1%
71.1%
No HS diploma1.5%
HS diploma8.3%
Some college19.1%
Bachelor's+71.1%
Housing tenure
38.2%
61.8%
Owner38.2%
Renter61.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 98119 in Seattle, WA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,635 → $2,106
up 28.8%
Income
$106,245 → $123,551
up 16.3%
Population
26,094 → 26,879
up 3.0%
Renter share
59% → 61.8%
+2.8 pts
Bachelor's+
72.4% → 71.1%
-1.3 pts

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 98119 in Seattle, WA paid around $1,635 a month. That figure now sits near $2,106, up 28.8% from the 2021 baseline. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 98119 in Seattle, WA now reports about $123,551, up from $106,245 in 2021. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 98119 in Seattle, WA adding about 785 residents over the five-year window, up 3.0% on net. The renter share has risen from 59% to 61.8%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 98119 in Seattle, WA reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 98119 covers Seattle, WA. The median rent here is $2,106/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,666/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,940/mo.

At 20% of local median household income ($123,551/yr), ZIP 98119 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 7.5% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 98119?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 98119 (Seattle, WA) is $2,106. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 98119 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 98119's median rent of $2,106/mo is $141 (7%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 98119 compare to other ZIPs in Washington?

ZIP 98119 falls in the middle range for Washington, ranking #92 out of 209 ZIPs at $2,106/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 98119?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $84,000/year (~$40/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,106/mo in ZIP 98119. The local median household income is $123,551/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 98119?

Rent in ZIP 98119 has increased 7.5% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 98119 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 98119 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,106/mo, rent takes approximately 20% of the local median household income ($123,551/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 98119 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 98119 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 61.8% of ZIP 98119 households are renters, while 38.2% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 98119 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 98119 compare to the rest of Seattle?

ZIP 98119 is more affordable than Seattle overall. At $2,106/mo, it's $118 below the Seattle citywide median of $2,224/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 98119 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 98119 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
20%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,106/mo, rent takes ~20% of ZIP 98119's median household income ($123,551/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 98119 20%Benchmark 30%
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