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ZIP 98271

Pop. 30,838·Snohomish County·54th most expensive ZIP in Washington
Median rent (all units)
$2,350/mo
Year-over-Year
+4.2%
Month-over-Month
+1.1%
vs US Median
+$385
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ZIP 98271 · $2,350
More expensive than 74% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,930
1 BR
$2,000
2 BR
$2,330
3 BR
$3,050
4 BR+
$3,580
Research median
$2,330/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
$28,200/yr
At $2,350/mo median
Location
StateWA
CountySnohomish County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 4.2% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+4.2% YoY, +1.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 98271 (Marysville, WA) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 22.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
30,838
Median income
$95,654
Median age
39.4
Renters
28%
Age distribution
22%
22%
24.7%
14.2%
17.2%
Under 1822%
18–3422%
35–5424.7%
55–6414.2%
65+17.2%
Gender
48.3%
51.7%
Male48.3%
Female51.7%
Race & ethnicity
68.5%
13.2%
White68.5%
Black2.8%
Hispanic13.2%
Asian5.2%
Other10.2%
Education (25+)
31.3%
37.2%
22.2%
No HS diploma9.3%
HS diploma31.3%
Some college37.2%
Bachelor's+22.2%
Housing tenure
72%
28%
Owner72%
Renter28%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 98271 in Marysville, WA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,841 → $2,350
up 27.6%
Income
$90,081 → $95,654
up 6.2%
Population
29,120 → 30,838
up 5.9%
Renter share
23.6% → 28%
+4.4 pts
Bachelor's+
21.9% → 22.2%
+0.3 pts

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 98271 in Marysville, WA has shifted from $1,841 to $2,350, up 27.6% since 2021. Median household income climbed from $90,081 to $95,654 between 2021 and 2024, a 6.2% shift. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 98271 in Marysville, WA adding about 1,718 residents over the five-year window, up 5.9% on net. The renter share has risen from 23.6% to 28%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Taken together, the five-year picture in ZIP 98271 in Marysville, WA reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 98271 covers Marysville, WA. The median rent here is $2,350/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,000/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,330/mo.

At 29% of local median household income ($95,654/yr), ZIP 98271 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.2% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 98271?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 98271 (Marysville, WA) is $2,350. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 98271 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 98271's median rent of $2,350/mo is $385 (20%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 98271 compare to other ZIPs in Washington?

ZIP 98271 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Washington, ranking #54 out of 209 ZIPs tracked at $2,350/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 98271?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $94,000/year (~$45/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,350/mo in ZIP 98271. The local median household income is $95,654/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 98271?

Rent in ZIP 98271 has increased 4.2% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 98271 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 98271 is considered affordable for renters. At $2,350/mo, rent takes approximately 29% of the local median household income ($95,654/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 98271 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 98271 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 28% of ZIP 98271 households are renters, while 72% are owner-occupied. ZIP 98271 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 98271 compare to the rest of Marysville?

ZIP 98271 is more affordable than Marysville overall. At $2,350/mo, it's $306 below the Marysville citywide median of $2,656/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 98271 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 98271 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
29%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,350/mo, rent takes ~29% of ZIP 98271's median household income ($95,654/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 98271 29%Benchmark 30%
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