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ZIP 98223

Pop. 46,497·Snohomish County·89th most expensive ZIP in Washington
Median rent (all units)
$2,127/mo
Year-over-Year
+4.5%
Month-over-Month
-0.8%
vs US Median
+$162
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ZIP 98223 · $2,127
More expensive than 67% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,870
1 BR
$1,940
2 BR
$2,260
3 BR
$2,960
4 BR+
$3,480
Research median
$2,260/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
$25,524/yr
At $2,127/mo median
Location
StateWA
CountySnohomish County
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
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Based on rent-price momentum (+4.5% YoY, -0.8% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 98223 (Arlington, WA) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 21.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
46,497
Median income
$99,681
Median age
40.5
Renters
22.4%
Age distribution
22.6%
18.9%
27%
14.7%
16.8%
Under 1822.6%
18–3418.9%
35–5427%
55–6414.7%
65+16.8%
Gender
51.5%
48.5%
Male51.5%
Female48.5%
Race & ethnicity
79%
White79%
Black0.7%
Hispanic10.5%
Asian3.5%
Other6.3%
Education (25+)
32.8%
38.2%
21.8%
No HS diploma7.2%
HS diploma32.8%
Some college38.2%
Bachelor's+21.8%
Housing tenure
77.6%
22.4%
Owner77.6%
Renter22.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 98223 in Arlington, WA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,565 → $2,127
up 35.9%
Income
$93,015 → $99,681
up 7.2%
Population
45,253 → 46,497
up 2.7%
Renter share
20.8% → 22.4%
+1.6 pts
Bachelor's+
19.3% → 21.8%
+2.5 pts
Median age
42.2 → 40.5
-1.7 yrs

Compared with 2021, rent in ZIP 98223 in Arlington, WA has climbed by $562 per month, settling near $2,127 after starting the period at $1,565. Household income in the area moved from $93,015 to $99,681 across the same window, up 7.2% versus 2021. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 28.7 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 45,253 to 46,497 between 2021 and 2024, a 2.7% change. About 22.4% of households rent today, against 20.8% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 19.3% to 21.8%. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 98223 in Arlington, WA look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 98223 covers Arlington, WA. The median rent here is $2,127/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,940/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,260/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($99,681/yr), ZIP 98223 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.5% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 98223?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 98223 (Arlington, WA) is $2,127. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 98223 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 98223's median rent of $2,127/mo is $162 (8%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 98223 compare to other ZIPs in Washington?

ZIP 98223 falls in the middle range for Washington, ranking #89 out of 209 ZIPs at $2,127/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 98223?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $85,000/year (~$41/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,127/mo in ZIP 98223. The local median household income is $99,681/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 98223?

Rent in ZIP 98223 has increased 4.5% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 98223 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 98223 is considered affordable for renters. At $2,127/mo, rent takes approximately 26% of the local median household income ($99,681/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 98223 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 98223 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 22.4% of ZIP 98223 households are renters, while 77.6% are owner-occupied. ZIP 98223 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 98223 compare to the rest of Arlington?

ZIP 98223 is more affordable than Arlington overall. At $2,127/mo, it's $56 below the Arlington citywide median of $2,183/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 98223 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 98223 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
26%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,127/mo, rent takes ~26% of ZIP 98223's median household income ($99,681/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 98223 26%Benchmark 30%
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