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ZIP 98264

Part of Lynden, WA
Pop. 23,123·Whatcom County·120th most expensive ZIP in Washington
Median rent (all units)
$2,006/mo
Year-over-Year
+7.8%
Month-over-Month
+2.3%
vs US Median
+$41
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ZIP 98264 · $2,006
More expensive than 61% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,580
1 BR
$1,610
2 BR
$1,940
3 BR
$2,700
4 BR+
$3,250
Research median
$1,940/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
$24,072/yr
At $2,006/mo median
Location
CityLynden
StateWA
CountyWhatcom County
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 7.8% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+7.8% YoY, +2.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 98264 (Lynden, WA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 28.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
23,123
Median income
$103,638
Median age
35.8
Renters
31.6%
Age distribution
26.3%
22.5%
23.5%
16.3%
Under 1826.3%
18–3422.5%
35–5423.5%
55–6411.4%
65+16.3%
Gender
47.2%
52.8%
Male47.2%
Female52.8%
Race & ethnicity
77.5%
15.9%
White77.5%
Hispanic15.9%
Asian2.6%
Other3.6%
Education (25+)
27%
35.8%
28.9%
No HS diploma8.3%
HS diploma27%
Some college35.8%
Bachelor's+28.9%
Housing tenure
68.4%
31.6%
Owner68.4%
Renter31.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 98264 in Lynden, WA has changed in 5 years

Income
$80,611 → $103,638
up 28.6%
Population
22,005 → 23,123
up 5.1%
Renter share
36.9% → 31.6%
-5.3 pts
Bachelor's+
23.1% → 28.9%
+5.8 pts

Census figures show median household income at $103,638 today, compared with $80,611 five years earlier. Census counts show ZIP 98264 in Lynden, WA adding about 1,118 residents over the five-year window, up 5.1% on net. The renter share has eased from 36.9% to 31.6%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 23.1% to 28.9% across the same window.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 98264 covers Lynden, WA. The median rent here is $2,006/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,610/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,940/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($103,638/yr), ZIP 98264 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 7.8% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 98264?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 98264 (Lynden, WA) is $2,006. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 98264 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 98264's median rent of $2,006/mo is $41 (2%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 98264 compare to other ZIPs in Washington?

ZIP 98264 falls in the middle range for Washington, ranking #120 out of 209 ZIPs at $2,006/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 98264?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $80,000/year (~$38/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,006/mo in ZIP 98264. The local median household income is $103,638/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 98264?

Rent in ZIP 98264 has increased 7.8% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 98264 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 98264 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,006/mo, rent takes approximately 23% of the local median household income ($103,638/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 98264 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 98264 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 31.6% of ZIP 98264 households are renters, while 68.4% are owner-occupied. ZIP 98264 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 98264 compare to the rest of Lynden?

ZIP 98264 sits right at the Lynden citywide median of $2,006/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 98264 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 98264 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
23%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,006/mo, rent takes ~23% of ZIP 98264's median household income ($103,638/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 98264 23%Benchmark 30%
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