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ZIP 98168

Part of Seatac, WA
Pop. 35,528·King County·131st most expensive ZIP in Washington
Median rent (all units)
$1,960/mo
Year-over-Year
-2.7%
Month-over-Month
-0.4%
vs US Median
-$5
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ZIP 98168 · $1,960
More expensive than 58% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,850
1 BR
$1,910
2 BR
$2,230
3 BR
$2,920
4 BR+
$3,430
Research median
$2,230/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
$23,520/yr
At $1,960/mo median
Location
CitySeatac
StateWA
CountyKing County
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 2.7% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (-2.7% YoY, -0.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 98168 (Seatac, WA) is roughly split between renters and owners, 24.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
35,528
Median income
$88,083
Median age
38
Renters
46.2%
Age distribution
20.1%
24.8%
29.6%
13.6%
Under 1820.1%
18–3424.8%
35–5429.6%
55–6411.9%
65+13.6%
Gender
52.6%
47.4%
Male52.6%
Female47.4%
Race & ethnicity
38.3%
26.1%
22.3%
White38.3%
Black10.3%
Hispanic26.1%
Asian22.3%
Other3%
Education (25+)
21.6%
23.8%
30.2%
24.4%
No HS diploma21.6%
HS diploma23.8%
Some college30.2%
Bachelor's+24.4%
Housing tenure
53.8%
46.2%
Owner53.8%
Renter46.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 98168 in Seatac, WA has changed in 5 years

Income
$71,977 → $88,083
up 22.4%
Population
34,614 → 35,528
up 2.6%
Renter share
44.4% → 46.2%
+1.8 pts
Bachelor's+
23.8% → 24.4%
+0.6 pts

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 98168 in Seatac, WA now reports about $88,083, up from $71,977 in 2021. The population has grown by 2.6% since 2021, moving from about 34,614 residents to roughly 35,528. Renters now make up 46.2% of households, compared with 44.4% five years ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 98168 covers Seatac, WA. The median rent here is $1,960/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,910/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,230/mo.

At 27% of local median household income ($88,083/yr), ZIP 98168 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 2.7% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 98168?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 98168 (Seatac, WA) is $1,960. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 98168 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 98168's median rent of $1,960/mo is $5 (0%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 98168 compare to other ZIPs in Washington?

ZIP 98168 falls in the middle range for Washington, ranking #131 out of 209 ZIPs at $1,960/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 98168?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $78,000/year (~$38/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,960/mo in ZIP 98168. The local median household income is $88,083/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 98168?

Rent in ZIP 98168 has decreased 2.7% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 98168 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 98168 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,960/mo, rent takes approximately 27% of the local median household income ($88,083/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 98168 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 98168 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 46.2% of ZIP 98168 households are renters, while 53.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 98168 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 98168 compare to the rest of Seatac?

ZIP 98168 is more affordable than Seatac overall. At $1,960/mo, it's $8 below the Seatac citywide median of $1,968/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 98168 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 98168 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
27%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,960/mo, rent takes ~27% of ZIP 98168's median household income ($88,083/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 98168 27%Benchmark 30%
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