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ZIP 98155

Pop. 36,511·King County·70th most expensive ZIP in Washington
Median rent (all units)
$2,218/mo
Year-over-Year
+1.6%
Month-over-Month
-1.8%
vs US Median
+$253
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ZIP 98155 · $2,218
More expensive than 70% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,060
1 BR
$2,130
2 BR
$2,480
3 BR
$3,240
4 BR+
$3,810
Research median
$2,480/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
$26,616/yr
At $2,218/mo median
Location
StateWA
CountyKing County
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (up only 1.6% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+1.6% YoY, -1.8% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 98155 (Shoreline, WA) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 56.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
36,511
Median income
$131,540
Median age
40.7
Renters
29.8%
Age distribution
20.3%
21.5%
28.4%
12.2%
17.6%
Under 1820.3%
18–3421.5%
35–5428.4%
55–6412.2%
65+17.6%
Gender
50.9%
49.1%
Male50.9%
Female49.1%
Race & ethnicity
66%
13.4%
White66%
Black4.6%
Hispanic8.9%
Asian13.4%
Other7.1%
Education (25+)
13.5%
25.2%
56.5%
No HS diploma4.8%
HS diploma13.5%
Some college25.2%
Bachelor's+56.5%
Housing tenure
70.2%
29.8%
Owner70.2%
Renter29.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 98155 in Shoreline, WA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,839 → $2,218
up 20.6%
Income
$109,731 → $131,540
up 19.9%
Population
36,081 → 36,511
up 1.2%
Renter share
28.6% → 29.8%
+1.2 pts
Bachelor's+
54.5% → 56.5%
+2.0 pts
Median age
40.1 → 40.7
+0.6 yrs

Rent in ZIP 98155 in Shoreline, WA has climbed 20.6% since 2021, going from about $1,839 per month to roughly $2,218 today. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $109,731 in 2021 to $131,540 more recently. Headcount in the area went from 36,081 to 36,511 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.2% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 54.5% to 56.5%. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 98155 in Shoreline, WA market of 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 98155 covers Shoreline, WA. The median rent here is $2,218/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,130/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,480/mo.

At 20% of local median household income ($131,540/yr), ZIP 98155 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.6% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 98155?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 98155 (Shoreline, WA) is $2,218. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 98155 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 98155's median rent of $2,218/mo is $253 (13%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 98155 compare to other ZIPs in Washington?

ZIP 98155 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Washington, ranking #70 out of 209 ZIPs tracked at $2,218/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 98155?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $89,000/year (~$43/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,218/mo in ZIP 98155. The local median household income is $131,540/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 98155?

Rent in ZIP 98155 has increased 1.6% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 98155 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 98155 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,218/mo, rent takes approximately 20% of the local median household income ($131,540/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 98155 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 98155 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 29.8% of ZIP 98155 households are renters, while 70.2% are owner-occupied. ZIP 98155 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 98155 compare to the rest of Shoreline?

ZIP 98155 is pricier than Shoreline as a whole. At $2,218/mo, it's $176 above the Shoreline citywide median of $2,042/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 98155 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 98155 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
20%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,218/mo, rent takes ~20% of ZIP 98155's median household income ($131,540/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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