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ZIP 98290

Pop. 39,826·Snohomish County·82nd most expensive ZIP in Washington
Median rent (all units)
$2,173/mo
Year-over-Year
-0.6%
Month-over-Month
+0.6%
vs US Median
+$208
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ZIP 98290 · $2,173
More expensive than 68% 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

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
$26,076/yr
At $2,173/mo median
Location
StateWA
CountySnohomish County
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Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (-0.6% YoY, +0.6% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 98290 (Snohomish, WA) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 37.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
39,826
Median income
$132,973
Median age
41.5
Renters
19.3%
Age distribution
21.5%
18.2%
27.8%
15%
17.6%
Under 1821.5%
18–3418.2%
35–5427.8%
55–6415%
65+17.6%
Gender
50.8%
49.2%
Male50.8%
Female49.2%
Race & ethnicity
83.7%
White83.7%
Black1%
Hispanic8.1%
Asian2%
Other5.2%
Education (25+)
22.3%
33.7%
37.6%
No HS diploma6.3%
HS diploma22.3%
Some college33.7%
Bachelor's+37.6%
Housing tenure
80.7%
19.3%
Owner80.7%
Renter19.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 98290 in Snohomish, WA has changed in 5 years

Income
$113,108 → $132,973
up 17.6%
Population
38,516 → 39,826
up 3.4%
Renter share
19.5% → 19.3%
-0.2 pts
Bachelor's+
34.2% → 37.6%
+3.4 pts
Median age
42.8 → 41.5
-1.3 yrs

Median household income rose from $113,108 to $132,973 between 2021 and 2024, a 17.6% shift. The population has grown by 3.4% since 2021, moving from about 38,516 residents to roughly 39,826. College-educated residents now make up 37.6% of adults here, versus 34.2% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 98290 covers Snohomish, WA. The median rent here is $2,173/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 20% of local median household income ($132,973/yr), ZIP 98290 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 0.6% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 98290?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 98290 (Snohomish, WA) is $2,173. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 98290 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 98290's median rent of $2,173/mo is $208 (11%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 98290 compare to other ZIPs in Washington?

ZIP 98290 falls in the middle range for Washington, ranking #82 out of 209 ZIPs at $2,173/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 98290?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $87,000/year (~$42/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,173/mo in ZIP 98290. The local median household income is $132,973/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 98290?

Rent in ZIP 98290 has decreased 0.6% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 98290 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 98290 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,173/mo, rent takes approximately 20% of the local median household income ($132,973/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 98290 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 98290 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 19.3% of ZIP 98290 households are renters, while 80.7% are owner-occupied. ZIP 98290 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 98290 compare to the rest of Snohomish?

ZIP 98290 is more affordable than Snohomish overall. At $2,173/mo, it's $666 below the Snohomish citywide median of $2,839/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 98290 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 98290 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
20%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,173/mo, rent takes ~20% of ZIP 98290's median household income ($132,973/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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