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ZIP 98282

Part of , WA
Pop. 17,303·Island County·24th most expensive ZIP in Washington
Median rent (all units)
$2,683/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-2.4%
vs US Median
+$732
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ZIP 98282 · $2,683
More expensive than 84% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,951/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: June 22, 2026

Annual cost
$32,196/yr
At $2,683/mo median
Location
City
StateWA
CountyIsland County
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 98282 (, WA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 35.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
17,303
Median income
$105,231
Median age
56.8
Renters
9.7%
Age distribution
12.9%
13.4%
21.4%
18.2%
34.1%
Under 1812.9%
18–3413.4%
35–5421.4%
55–6418.2%
65+34.1%
Gender
50.9%
49.1%
Male50.9%
Female49.1%
Race & ethnicity
87.5%
White87.5%
Black1.9%
Hispanic3.2%
Asian2.9%
Other4.5%
Education (25+)
22.7%
38%
35.3%
No HS diploma4.1%
HS diploma22.7%
Some college38%
Bachelor's+35.3%
Housing tenure
90.3%
Owner90.3%
Renter9.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 98282 in , WA has changed in 5 years

Income
$85,410 → $105,231
up 23.2%
Population
17,235 → 17,303
up 0.4%
Renter share
9.4% → 9.7%
+0.3 pts
Bachelor's+
35.4% → 35.3%
-0.1 pts
Median age
54.7 → 56.8
+2.1 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $85,410 to $105,231 across the same window, up 23.2% versus 2021.

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

ZIP code 98282 covers , WA. The median rent here is $2,683/mo as of June 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,850/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,160/mo.

At 31% of local median household income ($105,231/yr), ZIP 98282 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 98282?

As of June 22, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 98282 (, WA) is $2,683. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 98282 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 98282's median rent of $2,683/mo is $732 (38%) above the US national median of $1,951/mo.

How does ZIP 98282 compare to other ZIPs in Washington?

ZIP 98282 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Washington, ranking #24 out of 209 ZIPs tracked at $2,683/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 98282?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $107,000/year (~$51/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,683/mo in ZIP 98282. The local median household income is $105,231/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 98282?

Rent in ZIP 98282 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of June 22, 2026.

Is ZIP 98282 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 98282 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,683/mo, rent takes approximately 31% of the local median household income ($105,231/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 98282 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 98282 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 9.7% of ZIP 98282 households are renters, while 90.3% are owner-occupied. ZIP 98282 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

When was rent data for ZIP 98282 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 98282 reflects June 22, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
31%
MODERATE

At $2,683/mo, rent takes ~31% of ZIP 98282's median household income ($105,231/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 98282 31%Benchmark 30%
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