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ZIP 98204

Part of Everett, WA
Pop. 45,130·Snohomish County·149th most expensive ZIP in Washington
Median rent (all units)
$1,862/mo
Year-over-Year
+4.4%
Month-over-Month
+3.3%
vs US Median
-$103
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ZIP 98204 · $1,862
More expensive than 52% 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

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$22,344/yr
At $1,862/mo median
Location
StateWA
CountySnohomish County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 4.4% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+4.4% YoY, +3.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 98204 (Everett, WA) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, 23.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
45,130
Median income
$68,513
Median age
32.6
Renters
66.4%
Age distribution
24.7%
31.4%
23.9%
Under 1824.7%
18–3431.4%
35–5423.9%
55–649.7%
65+10.3%
Gender
51.6%
48.4%
Male51.6%
Female48.4%
Race & ethnicity
47.2%
22%
15.5%
White47.2%
Black9.8%
Hispanic22%
Asian15.5%
Other5.6%
Education (25+)
13%
31.3%
32.4%
23.3%
No HS diploma13%
HS diploma31.3%
Some college32.4%
Bachelor's+23.3%
Housing tenure
33.6%
66.4%
Owner33.6%
Renter66.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 98204 in Everett, WA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,457 → $1,862
up 27.8%
Income
$59,506 → $68,513
up 15.1%
Population
42,496 → 45,130
up 6.2%
Renter share
64.1% → 66.4%
+2.3 pts
Bachelor's+
21.4% → 23.3%
+1.9 pts

Compared with 2021, rent in ZIP 98204 in Everett, WA has climbed by $405 per month, settling near $1,862 after starting the period at $1,457. Census figures show median household income at $68,513 today, compared with $59,506 five years earlier. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 12.7 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 42,496 to 45,130 between 2021 and 2024, a 6.2% change. About 66.4% of households rent today, against 64.1% in 2021. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 98204 covers Everett, WA. The median rent here is $1,862/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 33% of local median household income ($68,513/yr), ZIP 98204 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.4% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 98204?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 98204 (Everett, WA) is $1,862. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 98204 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 98204's median rent of $1,862/mo is $103 (5%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 98204 compare to other ZIPs in Washington?

ZIP 98204 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Washington, ranking #149 out of 209 ZIPs at $1,862/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 98204?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $74,000/year (~$36/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,862/mo in ZIP 98204. The local median household income is $68,513/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 98204?

Rent in ZIP 98204 has increased 4.4% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 98204 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 98204 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,862/mo, rent takes approximately 33% of the local median household income ($68,513/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 98204 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 98204 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 66.4% of ZIP 98204 households are renters, while 33.6% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 98204 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 98204 compare to the rest of Everett?

ZIP 98204 is more affordable than Everett overall. At $1,862/mo, it's $84 below the Everett citywide median of $1,946/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 98204 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 98204 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
33%
MODERATE

At $1,862/mo, rent takes ~33% of ZIP 98204's median household income ($68,513/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 98204 33%Benchmark 30%
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