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ZIP 98270

Pop. 55,049·Snohomish County·13th most expensive ZIP in Washington
Median rent (all units)
$3,028/mo
Year-over-Year
+5.9%
Month-over-Month
+2.2%
vs US Median
+$1,063
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ZIP 98270 · $3,028
More expensive than 90% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,800
1 BR
$1,850
2 BR
$2,160
3 BR
$2,850
4 BR+
$3,320
Research median
$2,160/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$36,336/yr
At $3,028/mo median
Location
StateWA
CountySnohomish County
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 5.9% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+5.9% YoY, +2.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 98270 (Marysville, WA) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 25.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
55,049
Median income
$108,147
Median age
38.8
Renters
29.4%
Age distribution
22.1%
23.3%
28.3%
12.6%
13.8%
Under 1822.1%
18–3423.3%
35–5428.3%
55–6412.6%
65+13.8%
Gender
50%
50%
Male50%
Female50%
Race & ethnicity
62.9%
17.7%
White62.9%
Black3.7%
Hispanic17.7%
Asian9.2%
Other6.5%
Education (25+)
28.7%
38.6%
25.1%
No HS diploma7.6%
HS diploma28.7%
Some college38.6%
Bachelor's+25.1%
Housing tenure
70.6%
29.4%
Owner70.6%
Renter29.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 98270 in Marysville, WA has changed in 5 years

Income
$89,380 → $108,147
up 21.0%
Population
52,756 → 55,049
up 4.3%
Renter share
30% → 29.4%
-0.6 pts
Bachelor's+
20.1% → 25.1%
+5.0 pts
Median age
37.8 → 38.8
+1.0 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $108,147 today, compared with $89,380 five years earlier. The population has grown by 4.3% since 2021, moving from about 52,756 residents to roughly 55,049. College-educated residents now make up 25.1% of adults here, versus 20.1% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 98270 covers Marysville, WA. The median rent here is $3,028/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,850/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,160/mo.

At 34% of local median household income ($108,147/yr), ZIP 98270 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.9% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 98270?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 98270 (Marysville, WA) is $3,028. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 98270 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 98270's median rent of $3,028/mo is $1,063 (54%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 98270 compare to other ZIPs in Washington?

ZIP 98270 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Washington, ranking #13 out of 209 ZIPs tracked at $3,028/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 98270?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $121,000/year (~$58/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,028/mo in ZIP 98270. The local median household income is $108,147/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 98270?

Rent in ZIP 98270 has increased 5.9% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 98270 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 98270 is considered moderate for renters. At $3,028/mo, rent takes approximately 34% of the local median household income ($108,147/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 98270 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 98270 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 29.4% of ZIP 98270 households are renters, while 70.6% are owner-occupied. ZIP 98270 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 98270 compare to the rest of Marysville?

ZIP 98270 is pricier than Marysville as a whole. At $3,028/mo, it's $372 above the Marysville citywide median of $2,656/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 98270 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 98270 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
34%
MODERATE

At $3,028/mo, rent takes ~34% of ZIP 98270's median household income ($108,147/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 98270 34%Benchmark 30%
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