ZIP Code · WA

ZIP 98290

Part of Snohomish, WA

Pop. 39,826·Snohomish County·61st most expensive ZIP in Washington

Median rent (all units)

$2,305/mo

Year-over-Year

+4.8%

Month-over-Month

+1.6%

vs US Median

+$373

Reported rents

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ZIP 98290 · $2,305

More expensive than 74% 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 98290 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in June 2023.

Past year vs. the rest of Washington

Rent in ZIP 98290 changed +4.8% over the year to September 2026. Across the 193 Washington ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +2.5%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 2 months in a row, and rose in 7 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($132,973) is $3,324 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 4-bedroom ($3,320).

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 98290. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$27,660/yr

At $2,305/mo median

Location

CitySnohomish

StateWA

CountySnohomish County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 4.8% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+4.8% YoY, +1.6% 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: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 98290 covers Snohomish, WA. The median rent here is $2,305/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 21% of local median household income ($132,973/yr), ZIP 98290 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.8% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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 $92,000/year (about $44/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,305/mo in ZIP 98290. The local median household income is $132,973/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 98290?

Rent in ZIP 98290 has risen 4.8% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in June 2023.

How does ZIP 98290 compare to other ZIPs in Washington?

ZIP 98290 is one of the pricier among Washington ZIP codes for rent, ranking #61 of 207 at $2,305/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 98290 changed +4.8%, against a typical +2.5% across the 193 Washington ZIP codes Zillow tracks.