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ZIP 98233

Pop. 17,850·Skagit County·91st most expensive ZIP in Washington
Median rent (all units)
$2,110/mo
Year-over-Year
-5.9%
Month-over-Month
+1.9%
vs US Median
+$145
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ZIP 98233 · $2,110
More expensive than 66% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,250
1 BR
$1,380
2 BR
$1,810
3 BR
$2,520
4 BR+
$2,740
Research median
$1,810/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
$25,320/yr
At $2,110/mo median
Location
StateWA
CountySkagit County
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 5.9% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (-5.9% YoY, +1.9% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 98233 (Burlington, WA) is majority owner-occupied, 22.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
17,850
Median income
$87,614
Median age
39.3
Renters
40.6%
Age distribution
22.4%
22.1%
25.2%
12.3%
18.1%
Under 1822.4%
18–3422.1%
35–5425.2%
55–6412.3%
65+18.1%
Gender
49.8%
50.2%
Male49.8%
Female50.2%
Race & ethnicity
72%
23.4%
White72%
Black1.2%
Hispanic23.4%
Asian2.1%
Other1.3%
Education (25+)
28.9%
40.7%
22.3%
No HS diploma8.1%
HS diploma28.9%
Some college40.7%
Bachelor's+22.3%
Housing tenure
59.4%
40.6%
Owner59.4%
Renter40.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 98233 in Burlington, WA has changed in 5 years

Income
$69,572 → $87,614
up 25.9%
Population
16,615 → 17,850
up 7.4%
Renter share
36.5% → 40.6%
+4.1 pts
Bachelor's+
23.9% → 22.3%
-1.6 pts

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $69,572 in 2021 to $87,614 more recently. The population has grown by 7.4% since 2021, moving from about 16,615 residents to roughly 17,850. Renters now make up 40.6% of households, compared with 36.5% five years ago.

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About renting in ZIP 98233

Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 98233 covers Burlington, WA. The median rent here is $2,110/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,380/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,810/mo.

At 29% of local median household income ($87,614/yr), ZIP 98233 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 5.9% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 98233?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 98233 (Burlington, WA) is $2,110. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 98233 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 98233's median rent of $2,110/mo is $145 (7%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 98233 compare to other ZIPs in Washington?

ZIP 98233 falls in the middle range for Washington, ranking #91 out of 209 ZIPs at $2,110/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 98233?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $84,000/year (~$40/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,110/mo in ZIP 98233. The local median household income is $87,614/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 98233?

Rent in ZIP 98233 has decreased 5.9% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 98233 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 98233 is considered affordable for renters. At $2,110/mo, rent takes approximately 29% of the local median household income ($87,614/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 98233 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 98233 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 40.6% of ZIP 98233 households are renters, while 59.4% are owner-occupied. ZIP 98233 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 98233 compare to the rest of Burlington?

ZIP 98233 sits right at the Burlington citywide median of $2,110/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 98233 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 98233 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
29%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,110/mo, rent takes ~29% of ZIP 98233's median household income ($87,614/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 98233 29%Benchmark 30%
State income taxNone
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