ZIP Code · WA

ZIP 98270

Part of Marysville, WA

Pop. 55,049·Snohomish County·20th most expensive ZIP in Washington

Median rent (all units)

$2,731/mo

Year-over-Year

+4.4%

Month-over-Month

+0.2%

vs US Median

+$799

Reported rents

Stable (Monthly)

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ZIP 98270 · $2,731

More expensive than 85% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,800

1 BR

$1,850

2 BR

$2,160

3 BR

$2,850

4 BR+

$3,320

Research median

$2,160/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 98270 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in January 2022.

Past year vs. the rest of Washington

Rent in ZIP 98270 changed +4.4% over the year to September 2026. Across the 193 Washington ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +2.5%.

Recent direction

Rent rose in 9 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($108,147) is $2,704 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($2,160); a 3-bedroom is $2,850.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 98201, 5 miles away, rents for 34% less ($1,811/mo), about $11,000 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 98270. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$32,772/yr

At $2,731/mo median

Location

CityMarysville

StateWA

CountySnohomish County

Rent Market Meter

Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (4.4% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+4.4% YoY, +0.2% 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%

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

2022 vs 2026

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

Rent

$2,323 → $2,731

up 17.6%

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

Since 2022, the typical rent in ZIP 98270 in Marysville, WA has climbed from $2,323 to $2,731, a 17.6% change over five years. Census figures show median household income at $108,147 today, compared with $89,380 five years earlier. On paper, paychecks moved up faster than rent, which softens the affordability squeeze versus the 2021 baseline. 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. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2022.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 98270 covers Marysville, WA. The median rent here is $2,731/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,850/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,160/mo.

At 30% of local median household income ($108,147/yr), ZIP 98270 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.4% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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 $109,000/year (about $52/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,731/mo in ZIP 98270. The local median household income is $108,147/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 98270?

Rent in ZIP 98270 has risen 4.4% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in January 2022.

How does ZIP 98270 compare to other ZIPs in Washington?

ZIP 98270 is one of the pricier among Washington ZIP codes for rent, ranking #20 of 207 at $2,731/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 98270 changed +4.4%, against a typical +2.5% across the 193 Washington ZIP codes Zillow tracks.