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ZIP 98203

Part of Everett, WA
Pop. 35,517·Snohomish County·97th most expensive ZIP in Washington
Median rent (all units)
$2,081/mo
Year-over-Year
-2.0%
Month-over-Month
+1.3%
vs US Median
+$116
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ZIP 98203 · $2,081
More expensive than 65% 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
$24,972/yr
At $2,081/mo median
Location
StateWA
CountySnohomish County
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Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (-2.0% YoY, +1.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 98203 (Everett, WA) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 33.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
35,517
Median income
$107,376
Median age
40.6
Renters
32.3%
Age distribution
19.2%
22.4%
26%
15.9%
16.5%
Under 1819.2%
18–3422.4%
35–5426%
55–6415.9%
65+16.5%
Gender
49%
51%
Male49%
Female51%
Race & ethnicity
63.2%
16%
White63.2%
Black5.1%
Hispanic16%
Asian10.9%
Other4.9%
Education (25+)
25.7%
32.5%
33.1%
No HS diploma8.6%
HS diploma25.7%
Some college32.5%
Bachelor's+33.1%
Housing tenure
67.7%
32.3%
Owner67.7%
Renter32.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 98203 in Everett, WA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,610 → $2,081
up 29.3%
Income
$88,271 → $107,376
up 21.6%
Population
36,164 → 35,517
down 1.8%
Renter share
35.7% → 32.3%
-3.4 pts
Bachelor's+
27.6% → 33.1%
+5.5 pts
Median age
39.3 → 40.6
+1.3 yrs

Rent in ZIP 98203 in Everett, WA has increased 29.3% since 2021, going from about $1,610 per month to roughly $2,081 today. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 98203 in Everett, WA now reports about $107,376, up from $88,271 in 2021. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 7.7 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 36,164 to 35,517 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.8% change. About 32.3% of households rent today, against 35.7% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 27.6% to 33.1%. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 98203 in Everett, WA reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 98203 covers Everett, WA. The median rent here is $2,081/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 23% of local median household income ($107,376/yr), ZIP 98203 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 2.0% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 98203?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 98203 (Everett, WA) is $2,081. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 98203 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 98203's median rent of $2,081/mo is $116 (6%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 98203 compare to other ZIPs in Washington?

ZIP 98203 falls in the middle range for Washington, ranking #97 out of 209 ZIPs at $2,081/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 98203?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $83,000/year (~$40/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,081/mo in ZIP 98203. The local median household income is $107,376/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 98203?

Rent in ZIP 98203 has decreased 2.0% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 98203 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 98203 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,081/mo, rent takes approximately 23% of the local median household income ($107,376/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 98203 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 98203 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 32.3% of ZIP 98203 households are renters, while 67.7% are owner-occupied. ZIP 98203 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 98203 compare to the rest of Everett?

ZIP 98203 is pricier than Everett as a whole. At $2,081/mo, it's $135 above the Everett citywide median of $1,946/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 98203 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 98203 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
23%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,081/mo, rent takes ~23% of ZIP 98203's median household income ($107,376/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 98203 23%Benchmark 30%
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