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ZIP 98221

Pop. 23,562·Skagit County·23rd most expensive ZIP in Washington
Median rent (all units)
$2,689/mo
Year-over-Year
+15.6%
Month-over-Month
+3.8%
vs US Median
+$738
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ZIP 98221 · $2,689
More expensive than 84% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,951/mo
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Studio
$1,340
1 BR
$1,480
2 BR
$1,950
3 BR
$2,710
4 BR+
$2,940
Research median
$1,950/mo

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

Annual cost
$32,268/yr
At $2,689/mo median
Location
StateWA
CountySkagit County
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 98221 (Anacortes, WA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 47% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
23,562
Median income
$96,528
Median age
51.6
Renters
26.8%
Age distribution
16.8%
14.1%
22.6%
14.3%
32.2%
Under 1816.8%
18–3414.1%
35–5422.6%
55–6414.3%
65+32.2%
Gender
49.8%
50.2%
Male49.8%
Female50.2%
Race & ethnicity
86.9%
White86.9%
Black0.7%
Hispanic5.6%
Asian1.4%
Other5.4%
Education (25+)
17.6%
32.4%
47%
No HS diploma3%
HS diploma17.6%
Some college32.4%
Bachelor's+47%
Housing tenure
73.2%
26.8%
Owner73.2%
Renter26.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 98221 in Anacortes, WA has changed in 5 years

Income
$82,638 → $96,528
up 16.8%
Population
22,707 → 23,562
up 3.8%
Renter share
29.2% → 26.8%
-2.4 pts
Bachelor's+
44.5% → 47%
+2.5 pts
Median age
50.4 → 51.6
+1.2 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $96,528 today, compared with $82,638 five years earlier. Headcount in the area went from 22,707 to 23,562 between 2021 and 2024, a 3.8% change. About 26.8% of households rent today, against 29.2% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 44.5% to 47%.

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

ZIP code 98221 covers Anacortes, WA. The median rent here is $2,689/mo as of June 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,480/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,950/mo.

At 33% of local median household income ($96,528/yr), ZIP 98221 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 15.6% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 98221?

As of June 22, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 98221 (Anacortes, WA) is $2,689. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 98221 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 98221's median rent of $2,689/mo is $738 (38%) above the US national median of $1,951/mo.

How does ZIP 98221 compare to other ZIPs in Washington?

ZIP 98221 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Washington, ranking #23 out of 209 ZIPs tracked at $2,689/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 98221?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $108,000/year (~$52/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,689/mo in ZIP 98221. The local median household income is $96,528/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 98221?

Rent in ZIP 98221 has increased 15.6% over the past year as of June 22, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 98221 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 98221 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,689/mo, rent takes approximately 33% of the local median household income ($96,528/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 98221 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 98221 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 26.8% of ZIP 98221 households are renters, while 73.2% are owner-occupied. ZIP 98221 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 98221 compare to the rest of Anacortes?

ZIP 98221 sits right at the Anacortes citywide median of $2,689/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 98221 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 98221 reflects June 22, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
33%
MODERATE

At $2,689/mo, rent takes ~33% of ZIP 98221's median household income ($96,528/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 98221 33%Benchmark 30%
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