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ZIP 98166

Part of Burien, WA
Pop. 22,082·King County·144th most expensive ZIP in Washington
Median rent (all units)
$1,880/mo
Year-over-Year
+8.4%
Month-over-Month
-0.4%
vs US Median
-$85
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ZIP 98166 · $1,880
More expensive than 53% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,820
1 BR
$1,880
2 BR
$2,190
3 BR
$2,870
4 BR+
$3,370
Research median
$2,190/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
$22,560/yr
At $1,880/mo median
Location
CityBurien
StateWA
CountyKing County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 8.4% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+8.4% YoY, -0.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 98166 (Burien, WA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 46.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
22,082
Median income
$114,969
Median age
43.6
Renters
32.1%
Age distribution
18.4%
16.8%
29%
15.3%
20.5%
Under 1818.4%
18–3416.8%
35–5429%
55–6415.3%
65+20.5%
Gender
51.6%
48.4%
Male51.6%
Female48.4%
Race & ethnicity
68.4%
14.7%
White68.4%
Black2.2%
Hispanic14.7%
Asian6.6%
Other8.1%
Education (25+)
17.9%
27.3%
46.9%
No HS diploma7.9%
HS diploma17.9%
Some college27.3%
Bachelor's+46.9%
Housing tenure
67.9%
32.1%
Owner67.9%
Renter32.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 98166 in Burien, WA has changed in 5 years

Income
$102,994 → $114,969
up 11.6%
Population
22,599 → 22,082
down 2.3%
Renter share
35.7% → 32.1%
-3.6 pts
Bachelor's+
43.4% → 46.9%
+3.5 pts

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 98166 in Burien, WA now reports about $114,969, up from $102,994 in 2021. Census counts show ZIP 98166 in Burien, WA losing about 517 residents over the five-year window, down 2.3% on net. The renter share has eased from 35.7% to 32.1%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 43.4% to 46.9% across the same window.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 98166 covers Burien, WA. The median rent here is $1,880/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,880/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,190/mo.

At 20% of local median household income ($114,969/yr), ZIP 98166 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 8.4% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 98166?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 98166 (Burien, WA) is $1,880. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 98166 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 98166's median rent of $1,880/mo is $85 (4%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 98166 compare to other ZIPs in Washington?

ZIP 98166 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Washington, ranking #144 out of 209 ZIPs at $1,880/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 98166?

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 $1,880/mo in ZIP 98166. The local median household income is $114,969/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 98166?

Rent in ZIP 98166 has increased 8.4% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 98166 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 98166 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,880/mo, rent takes approximately 20% of the local median household income ($114,969/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 98166 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 98166 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 32.1% of ZIP 98166 households are renters, while 67.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 98166 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 98166 compare to the rest of Burien?

ZIP 98166 is more affordable than Burien overall. At $1,880/mo, it's $16 below the Burien citywide median of $1,896/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 98166 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 98166 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
20%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,880/mo, rent takes ~20% of ZIP 98166's median household income ($114,969/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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