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ZIP 98148

Part of Burien, WA
Pop. 9,715·King County·96th most expensive ZIP in Washington
Median rent (all units)
$2,082/mo
Year-over-Year
+8.7%
Month-over-Month
-0.4%
vs US Median
+$117
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ZIP 98148 · $2,082
More expensive than 65% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,860
1 BR
$1,920
2 BR
$2,240
3 BR
$2,930
4 BR+
$3,450
Research median
$2,240/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
$24,984/yr
At $2,082/mo median
Location
CityBurien
StateWA
CountyKing County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 8.7% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+8.7% YoY, -0.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 98148 (Burien, WA) is roughly split between renters and owners, 33.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
9,715
Median income
$87,342
Median age
36.4
Renters
49.5%
Age distribution
21.6%
26.2%
28.2%
12.3%
Under 1821.6%
18–3426.2%
35–5428.2%
55–6412.3%
65+11.7%
Gender
53.4%
46.6%
Male53.4%
Female46.6%
Race & ethnicity
47.1%
12.6%
24%
White47.1%
Black12.6%
Hispanic24%
Asian10.6%
Other5.8%
Education (25+)
22.8%
32.3%
33.7%
No HS diploma11.2%
HS diploma22.8%
Some college32.3%
Bachelor's+33.7%
Housing tenure
50.5%
49.5%
Owner50.5%
Renter49.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 98148 in Burien, WA has changed in 5 years

Income
$77,490 → $87,342
up 12.7%
Population
11,068 → 9,715
down 12.2%
Renter share
54.2% → 49.5%
-4.7 pts
Bachelor's+
23.2% → 33.7%
+10.5 pts
Median age
35.9 → 36.4
+0.5 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $77,490 to $87,342 across the same window, up 12.7% versus 2021. Census counts show ZIP 98148 in Burien, WA losing about 1,353 residents over the five-year window, down 12.2% on net. The renter share has eased from 54.2% to 49.5%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 23.2% to 33.7% across the same window.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 98148 covers Burien, WA. The median rent here is $2,082/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,920/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,240/mo.

At 29% of local median household income ($87,342/yr), ZIP 98148 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 8.7% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 98148?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 98148 (Burien, WA) is $2,082. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 98148 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 98148's median rent of $2,082/mo is $117 (6%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 98148 compare to other ZIPs in Washington?

ZIP 98148 falls in the middle range for Washington, ranking #96 out of 209 ZIPs at $2,082/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 98148?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $83,000/year (~$40/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,082/mo in ZIP 98148. The local median household income is $87,342/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 98148?

Rent in ZIP 98148 has increased 8.7% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 98148 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 98148 is considered affordable for renters. At $2,082/mo, rent takes approximately 29% of the local median household income ($87,342/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 98148 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 98148 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 49.5% of ZIP 98148 households are renters, while 50.5% are owner-occupied. ZIP 98148 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 98148 compare to the rest of Burien?

ZIP 98148 is pricier than Burien as a whole. At $2,082/mo, it's $186 above the Burien citywide median of $1,896/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 98148 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 98148 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
29%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,082/mo, rent takes ~29% of ZIP 98148's median household income ($87,342/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 98148 29%Benchmark 30%
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