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ZIP 98258

Pop. 52,752·Snohomish County·16th most expensive ZIP in Washington
Median rent (all units)
$2,956/mo
Year-over-Year
+11.6%
Month-over-Month
+0.4%
vs US Median
+$991
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ZIP 98258 · $2,956
More expensive than 89% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,190
1 BR
$2,270
2 BR
$2,640
3 BR
$3,450
4 BR+
$4,060
Research median
$2,640/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
$35,472/yr
At $2,956/mo median
Location
StateWA
CountySnohomish County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 11.6% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+11.6% YoY, +0.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 98258 (Lake Stevens, WA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 33% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
52,752
Median income
$123,898
Median age
36.1
Renters
21.5%
Age distribution
26.9%
20.9%
30%
Under 1826.9%
18–3420.9%
35–5430%
55–6411.7%
65+10.4%
Gender
49.6%
50.4%
Male49.6%
Female50.4%
Race & ethnicity
73.1%
White73.1%
Black2.1%
Hispanic11.9%
Asian8.4%
Other4.5%
Education (25+)
24.9%
35.6%
33%
No HS diploma6.5%
HS diploma24.9%
Some college35.6%
Bachelor's+33%
Housing tenure
78.5%
21.5%
Owner78.5%
Renter21.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 98258 in Lake Stevens, WA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,244 → $2,956
up 31.7%
Income
$102,304 → $123,898
up 21.1%
Population
51,374 → 52,752
up 2.7%
Renter share
20.6% → 21.5%
+0.9 pts
Bachelor's+
28.5% → 33%
+4.5 pts
Median age
35.6 → 36.1
+0.5 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 98258 in Lake Stevens, WA has shifted from $2,244 to $2,956, up 31.7% since 2021. Census figures show median household income at $123,898 today, compared with $102,304 five years earlier. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 98258 in Lake Stevens, WA adding about 1,378 residents over the five-year window, up 2.7% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 28.5% to 33% across the same window. 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 98258 covers Lake Stevens, WA. The median rent here is $2,956/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,270/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,640/mo.

At 29% of local median household income ($123,898/yr), ZIP 98258 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 11.6% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 98258?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 98258 (Lake Stevens, WA) is $2,956. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 98258 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 98258's median rent of $2,956/mo is $991 (50%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 98258 compare to other ZIPs in Washington?

ZIP 98258 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Washington, ranking #16 out of 209 ZIPs tracked at $2,956/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 98258?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $118,000/year (~$57/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,956/mo in ZIP 98258. The local median household income is $123,898/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 98258?

Rent in ZIP 98258 has increased 11.6% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 98258 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 98258 is considered affordable for renters. At $2,956/mo, rent takes approximately 29% of the local median household income ($123,898/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 98258 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 98258 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 21.5% of ZIP 98258 households are renters, while 78.5% are owner-occupied. ZIP 98258 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 98258 compare to the rest of Lake Stevens?

ZIP 98258 is more affordable than Lake Stevens overall. At $2,956/mo, it's $8 below the Lake Stevens citywide median of $2,964/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 98258 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 98258 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
29%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,956/mo, rent takes ~29% of ZIP 98258's median household income ($123,898/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 98258 29%Benchmark 30%
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