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ZIP 98133

Pop. 53,249·King County·133rd most expensive ZIP in Washington
Median rent (all units)
$1,951/mo
Year-over-Year
+2.7%
Month-over-Month
-0.8%
vs US Median
-$14
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ZIP 98133 · $1,951
More expensive than 58% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,493
1 BR
$1,543
2 BR
$1,797
3 BR
$2,349
4 BR+
$2,767
Research median
$1,797/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
$23,412/yr
At $1,951/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 (+2.7% YoY, -0.8% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 98133 (Shoreline, WA) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a median income above the national average, 51% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
53,249
Median income
$93,662
Median age
39.7
Renters
51.6%
Age distribution
15.3%
25.1%
28.5%
12.5%
18.6%
Under 1815.3%
18–3425.1%
35–5428.5%
55–6412.5%
65+18.6%
Gender
50.3%
49.7%
Male50.3%
Female49.7%
Race & ethnicity
55.9%
12%
15.4%
White55.9%
Black9.1%
Hispanic12%
Asian15.4%
Other7.5%
Education (25+)
14.7%
28%
51%
No HS diploma6.3%
HS diploma14.7%
Some college28%
Bachelor's+51%
Housing tenure
48.4%
51.6%
Owner48.4%
Renter51.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 98133 in Shoreline, WA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,519 → $1,951
up 28.4%
Income
$77,602 → $93,662
up 20.7%
Population
50,153 → 53,249
up 6.2%
Renter share
53% → 51.6%
-1.4 pts
Bachelor's+
47.3% → 51%
+3.7 pts
Median age
40.2 → 39.7
-0.5 yrs

Rent in ZIP 98133 in Shoreline, WA has climbed 28.4% since 2021, going from about $1,519 per month to roughly $1,951 today. Census figures show median household income at $93,662 today, compared with $77,602 five years earlier. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 7.7 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 50,153 to 53,249 between 2021 and 2024, a 6.2% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 47.3% to 51%. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 98133 covers Shoreline, WA. The median rent here is $1,951/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,543/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,797/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($93,662/yr), ZIP 98133 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.7% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 98133?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 98133 (Shoreline, WA) is $1,951. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 98133 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 98133's median rent of $1,951/mo is $14 (1%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 98133 compare to other ZIPs in Washington?

ZIP 98133 falls in the middle range for Washington, ranking #133 out of 209 ZIPs at $1,951/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 98133?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $78,000/year (~$38/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,951/mo in ZIP 98133. The local median household income is $93,662/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 98133?

Rent in ZIP 98133 has increased 2.7% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 98133 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 98133 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,951/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($93,662/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 98133 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 98133 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 51.6% of ZIP 98133 households are renters, while 48.4% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 98133 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 98133 compare to the rest of Shoreline?

ZIP 98133 is more affordable than Shoreline overall. At $1,951/mo, it's $91 below the Shoreline citywide median of $2,042/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 98133 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 98133 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
25%
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At $1,951/mo, rent takes ~25% of ZIP 98133's median household income ($93,662/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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