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ZIP 98201

Part of Everett, WA
Pop. 31,895·Snohomish County·123rd most expensive ZIP in Washington
Median rent (all units)
$1,996/mo
Year-over-Year
+8.2%
Month-over-Month
+3.6%
vs US Median
+$31
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ZIP 98201 · $1,996
More expensive than 60% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,800
1 BR
$1,850
2 BR
$2,160
3 BR
$2,850
4 BR+
$3,320
Research median
$2,160/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
$23,952/yr
At $1,996/mo median
Location
StateWA
CountySnohomish County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 8.2% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+8.2% YoY, +3.6% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 98201 (Everett, WA) is majority renter-occupied, 29.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
31,895
Median income
$74,554
Median age
38.9
Renters
55.4%
Age distribution
17.4%
25.7%
28.3%
12.6%
16%
Under 1817.4%
18–3425.7%
35–5428.3%
55–6412.6%
65+16%
Gender
53.7%
46.3%
Male53.7%
Female46.3%
Race & ethnicity
70.6%
14.8%
White70.6%
Black2.4%
Hispanic14.8%
Asian4.1%
Other8.1%
Education (25+)
25.8%
35.6%
29.6%
No HS diploma9%
HS diploma25.8%
Some college35.6%
Bachelor's+29.6%
Housing tenure
44.6%
55.4%
Owner44.6%
Renter55.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 98201 in Everett, WA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,483 → $1,996
up 34.6%
Income
$65,192 → $74,554
up 14.4%
Population
30,669 → 31,895
up 4.0%
Renter share
55.3% → 55.4%
+0.1 pts
Bachelor's+
28.9% → 29.6%
+0.7 pts

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 98201 in Everett, WA has shifted from $1,483 to $1,996, up 34.6% since 2021. Median household income climbed from $65,192 to $74,554 between 2021 and 2024, a 14.4% shift. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 98201 in Everett, WA adding about 1,226 residents over the five-year window, up 4.0% on net. Taken together, the five-year picture in ZIP 98201 in Everett, WA reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 98201 covers Everett, WA. The median rent here is $1,996/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,850/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,160/mo.

At 32% of local median household income ($74,554/yr), ZIP 98201 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 8.2% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 98201?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 98201 (Everett, WA) is $1,996. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 98201 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 98201's median rent of $1,996/mo is $31 (2%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 98201 compare to other ZIPs in Washington?

ZIP 98201 falls in the middle range for Washington, ranking #123 out of 209 ZIPs at $1,996/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 98201?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $80,000/year (~$38/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,996/mo in ZIP 98201. The local median household income is $74,554/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 98201?

Rent in ZIP 98201 has increased 8.2% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 98201 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 98201 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,996/mo, rent takes approximately 32% of the local median household income ($74,554/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 98201 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 98201 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 55.4% of ZIP 98201 households are renters, while 44.6% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 98201 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 98201 compare to the rest of Everett?

ZIP 98201 is pricier than Everett as a whole. At $1,996/mo, it's $50 above the Everett citywide median of $1,946/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 98201 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 98201 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
32%
MODERATE

At $1,996/mo, rent takes ~32% of ZIP 98201's median household income ($74,554/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 98201 32%Benchmark 30%
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