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ZIP 98125

Part of Seattle, WA
Pop. 44,520·King County·150th most expensive ZIP in Washington
Median rent (all units)
$1,853/mo
Year-over-Year
+2.3%
Month-over-Month
+1.3%
vs US Median
-$112
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ZIP 98125 · $1,853
More expensive than 52% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,416
1 BR
$1,462
2 BR
$1,707
3 BR
$2,236
4 BR+
$2,626
Research median
$1,707/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
$22,236/yr
At $1,853/mo median
Location
StateWA
CountyKing County
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Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are climbing (2.3% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+2.3% YoY, +1.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 98125 (Seattle, WA) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a median income above the national average, 60.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
44,520
Median income
$99,868
Median age
37.3
Renters
54.6%
Age distribution
14.8%
29.8%
28.5%
16.9%
Under 1814.8%
18–3429.8%
35–5428.5%
55–649.9%
65+16.9%
Gender
50.9%
49.1%
Male50.9%
Female49.1%
Race & ethnicity
60.7%
15.2%
White60.7%
Black8.1%
Hispanic10%
Asian15.2%
Other5.9%
Education (25+)
12.9%
21.1%
60.2%
No HS diploma5.7%
HS diploma12.9%
Some college21.1%
Bachelor's+60.2%
Housing tenure
45.4%
54.6%
Owner45.4%
Renter54.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 98125 in Seattle, WA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,458 → $1,853
up 27.1%
Income
$82,439 → $99,868
up 21.1%
Population
43,386 → 44,520
up 2.6%
Renter share
54.2% → 54.6%
+0.4 pts
Bachelor's+
57.6% → 60.2%
+2.6 pts

Rent in ZIP 98125 in Seattle, WA has climbed 27.1% since 2021, going from about $1,458 per month to roughly $1,853 today. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 98125 in Seattle, WA now reports about $99,868, up from $82,439 in 2021. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 6.0 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 43,386 to 44,520 between 2021 and 2024, a 2.6% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 57.6% to 60.2%. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 98125 in Seattle, WA reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 98125 covers Seattle, WA. The median rent here is $1,853/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,462/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,707/mo.

At 22% of local median household income ($99,868/yr), ZIP 98125 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.3% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 98125?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 98125 (Seattle, WA) is $1,853. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 98125 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 98125's median rent of $1,853/mo is $112 (6%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 98125 compare to other ZIPs in Washington?

ZIP 98125 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Washington, ranking #150 out of 209 ZIPs at $1,853/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 98125?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $74,000/year (~$36/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,853/mo in ZIP 98125. The local median household income is $99,868/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 98125?

Rent in ZIP 98125 has increased 2.3% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 98125 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 98125 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,853/mo, rent takes approximately 22% of the local median household income ($99,868/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 98125 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 98125 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 54.6% of ZIP 98125 households are renters, while 45.4% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 98125 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 98125 compare to the rest of Seattle?

ZIP 98125 is more affordable than Seattle overall. At $1,853/mo, it's $371 below the Seattle citywide median of $2,224/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 98125 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 98125 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
22%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,853/mo, rent takes ~22% of ZIP 98125's median household income ($99,868/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 98125 22%Benchmark 30%
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