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ZIP 98136

Part of Seattle, WA
Pop. 17,252·King County·79th most expensive ZIP in Washington
Median rent (all units)
$2,189/mo
Year-over-Year
-0.3%
Month-over-Month
+1.3%
vs US Median
+$224
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ZIP 98136 · $2,189
More expensive than 69% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,160
1 BR
$2,230
2 BR
$2,600
3 BR
$3,400
4 BR+
$4,000
Research median
$2,600/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
$26,268/yr
At $2,189/mo median
Location
StateWA
CountyKing County
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Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 98136 (Seattle, WA) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 67.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
17,252
Median income
$149,269
Median age
40.7
Renters
36%
Age distribution
16.8%
18.9%
34.6%
12.9%
16.9%
Under 1816.8%
18–3418.9%
35–5434.6%
55–6412.9%
65+16.9%
Gender
51.3%
48.7%
Male51.3%
Female48.7%
Race & ethnicity
78.9%
White78.9%
Black1.9%
Hispanic8.8%
Asian3.9%
Other6.6%
Education (25+)
21.3%
67.7%
No HS diploma2.6%
HS diploma8.5%
Some college21.3%
Bachelor's+67.7%
Housing tenure
64%
36%
Owner64%
Renter36%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 98136 in Seattle, WA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,670 → $2,189
up 31.1%
Income
$130,978 → $149,269
up 14.0%
Population
17,245 → 17,252
up 0.0%
Renter share
35.9% → 36%
+0.1 pts
Bachelor's+
64.7% → 67.7%
+3.0 pts

The median rent in ZIP 98136 in Seattle, WA stood at $1,670 in 2021 and currently runs about $2,189, reflecting a 31.1% increase over the period. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $130,978 in 2021 to $149,269 more recently. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 67.7% of adults here, versus 64.7% in 2021. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 98136 in Seattle, WA market of 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 98136 covers Seattle, WA. The median rent here is $2,189/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,230/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,600/mo.

At 18% of local median household income ($149,269/yr), ZIP 98136 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 0.3% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 98136?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 98136 (Seattle, WA) is $2,189. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 98136 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 98136's median rent of $2,189/mo is $224 (11%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 98136 compare to other ZIPs in Washington?

ZIP 98136 falls in the middle range for Washington, ranking #79 out of 209 ZIPs at $2,189/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 98136?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $88,000/year (~$42/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,189/mo in ZIP 98136. The local median household income is $149,269/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 98136?

Rent in ZIP 98136 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.3% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 98136 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 98136 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,189/mo, rent takes approximately 18% of the local median household income ($149,269/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 98136 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 98136 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 36% of ZIP 98136 households are renters, while 64% are owner-occupied. ZIP 98136 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 98136 compare to the rest of Seattle?

ZIP 98136 is more affordable than Seattle overall. At $2,189/mo, it's $35 below the Seattle citywide median of $2,224/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 98136 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 98136 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
18%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,189/mo, rent takes ~18% of ZIP 98136's median household income ($149,269/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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