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ZIP 98178

Pop. 26,748·King County·107th most expensive ZIP in Washington
Median rent (all units)
$2,039/mo
Year-over-Year
+5.9%
Month-over-Month
+2.5%
vs US Median
+$74
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ZIP 98178 · $2,039
More expensive than 63% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,960
1 BR
$2,020
2 BR
$2,360
3 BR
$3,090
4 BR+
$3,630
Research median
$2,360/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$24,468/yr
At $2,039/mo median
Location
StateWA
CountyKing County
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 5.9% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+5.9% YoY, +2.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 98178 (Bryn Mawr-Skyway, WA) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 36.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
26,748
Median income
$99,505
Median age
39.7
Renters
33.3%
Age distribution
20.5%
21.2%
27.9%
12.9%
17.6%
Under 1820.5%
18–3421.2%
35–5427.9%
55–6412.9%
65+17.6%
Gender
49.8%
50.2%
Male49.8%
Female50.2%
Race & ethnicity
29.5%
21%
32%
White29.5%
Black21%
Hispanic9%
Asian32%
Other8.5%
Education (25+)
13.2%
21.1%
29.6%
36.1%
No HS diploma13.2%
HS diploma21.1%
Some college29.6%
Bachelor's+36.1%
Housing tenure
66.7%
33.3%
Owner66.7%
Renter33.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 98178 in Bryn Mawr-Skyway, WA has changed in 5 years

Income
$87,788 → $99,505
up 13.3%
Population
26,282 → 26,748
up 1.8%
Renter share
33.4% → 33.3%
-0.1 pts
Bachelor's+
33.9% → 36.1%
+2.2 pts

Household income in the area moved from $87,788 to $99,505 across the same window, up 13.3% versus 2021. Headcount in the area went from 26,282 to 26,748 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.8% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 33.9% to 36.1%.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 98178 covers Bryn Mawr-Skyway, WA. The median rent here is $2,039/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,020/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,360/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($99,505/yr), ZIP 98178 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.9% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 98178?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 98178 (Bryn Mawr-Skyway, WA) is $2,039. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 98178 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 98178's median rent of $2,039/mo is $74 (4%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 98178 compare to other ZIPs in Washington?

ZIP 98178 falls in the middle range for Washington, ranking #107 out of 209 ZIPs at $2,039/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 98178?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $82,000/year (~$39/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,039/mo in ZIP 98178. The local median household income is $99,505/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 98178?

Rent in ZIP 98178 has increased 5.9% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 98178 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 98178 is considered affordable for renters. At $2,039/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($99,505/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 98178 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 98178 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 33.3% of ZIP 98178 households are renters, while 66.7% are owner-occupied. ZIP 98178 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 98178 compare to the rest of Bryn Mawr-Skyway?

ZIP 98178 is pricier than Bryn Mawr-Skyway as a whole. At $2,039/mo, it's $39 above the Bryn Mawr-Skyway citywide median of $2,000/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 98178 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 98178 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
25%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,039/mo, rent takes ~25% of ZIP 98178's median household income ($99,505/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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