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ZIP 98146

Part of Burien, WA
Pop. 28,573·King County·145th most expensive ZIP in Washington
Median rent (all units)
$1,876/mo
Year-over-Year
-2.9%
Month-over-Month
-5.2%
vs US Median
-$89
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ZIP 98146 · $1,876
More expensive than 53% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,810
1 BR
$1,870
2 BR
$2,180
3 BR
$2,850
4 BR+
$3,350
Research median
$2,180/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
$22,512/yr
At $1,876/mo median
Location
CityBurien
StateWA
CountyKing County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 2.9% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-2.9% YoY, -5.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 98146 (Burien, WA) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 38.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
28,573
Median income
$102,520
Median age
40.3
Renters
36%
Age distribution
23.5%
19.3%
30%
12.3%
14.9%
Under 1823.5%
18–3419.3%
35–5430%
55–6412.3%
65+14.9%
Gender
49.5%
50.5%
Male49.5%
Female50.5%
Race & ethnicity
45.8%
20.5%
19.9%
White45.8%
Black8.6%
Hispanic20.5%
Asian19.9%
Other5.1%
Education (25+)
13.3%
18.7%
29.1%
38.9%
No HS diploma13.3%
HS diploma18.7%
Some college29.1%
Bachelor's+38.9%
Housing tenure
64%
36%
Owner64%
Renter36%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 98146 in Burien, WA has changed in 5 years

Income
$91,667 → $102,520
up 11.8%
Population
27,879 → 28,573
up 2.5%
Renter share
34.7% → 36%
+1.3 pts
Bachelor's+
32.9% → 38.9%
+6.0 pts
Median age
39.4 → 40.3
+0.9 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $91,667 to $102,520 across the same window, up 11.8% versus 2021. Census counts show ZIP 98146 in Burien, WA adding about 694 residents over the five-year window, up 2.5% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 32.9% to 38.9% across the same window.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 98146 covers Burien, WA. The median rent here is $1,876/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,870/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,180/mo.

At 22% of local median household income ($102,520/yr), ZIP 98146 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 2.9% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 98146?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 98146 (Burien, WA) is $1,876. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 98146 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 98146's median rent of $1,876/mo is $89 (5%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 98146 compare to other ZIPs in Washington?

ZIP 98146 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Washington, ranking #145 out of 209 ZIPs at $1,876/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 98146?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $75,000/year (~$36/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,876/mo in ZIP 98146. The local median household income is $102,520/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 98146?

Rent in ZIP 98146 has decreased 2.9% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 98146 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 98146 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,876/mo, rent takes approximately 22% of the local median household income ($102,520/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 98146 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 98146 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 36% of ZIP 98146 households are renters, while 64% are owner-occupied. ZIP 98146 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 98146 compare to the rest of Burien?

ZIP 98146 is more affordable than Burien overall. At $1,876/mo, it's $20 below the Burien citywide median of $1,896/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 98146 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 98146 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
22%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,876/mo, rent takes ~22% of ZIP 98146's median household income ($102,520/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 98146 22%Benchmark 30%
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