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ZIP 98292

Part of Stanwood, WA
Pop. 27,389·Snohomish County·47th most expensive ZIP in Washington
Median rent (all units)
$2,388/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+19.5%
vs US Median
+$423
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ZIP 98292 · $2,388
More expensive than 76% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,810
1 BR
$1,870
2 BR
$2,180
3 BR
$2,850
4 BR+
$3,350
Research median
$2,180/mo

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

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

Annual cost
$28,656/yr
At $2,388/mo median
Location
StateWA
CountySnohomish County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +19.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 98292 (Stanwood, WA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 26.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
27,389
Median income
$101,765
Median age
41.9
Renters
20.7%
Age distribution
23.3%
16.3%
23.7%
14.9%
21.8%
Under 1823.3%
18–3416.3%
35–5423.7%
55–6414.9%
65+21.8%
Gender
47.5%
52.5%
Male47.5%
Female52.5%
Race & ethnicity
83.1%
White83.1%
Hispanic9%
Asian1.6%
Other6.1%
Education (25+)
30.6%
37.6%
26.6%
No HS diploma5.1%
HS diploma30.6%
Some college37.6%
Bachelor's+26.6%
Housing tenure
79.3%
20.7%
Owner79.3%
Renter20.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 98292 in Stanwood, WA has changed in 5 years

Income
$93,558 → $101,765
up 8.8%
Population
24,141 → 27,389
up 13.5%
Renter share
18.6% → 20.7%
+2.1 pts
Bachelor's+
25.6% → 26.6%
+1.0 pts

Household income in the area moved from $93,558 to $101,765 across the same window, up 8.8% versus 2021. Headcount in the area went from 24,141 to 27,389 between 2021 and 2024, a 13.5% change. About 20.7% of households rent today, against 18.6% in 2021.

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

ZIP code 98292 covers Stanwood, WA. The median rent here is $2,388/mo as of June 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,870/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,180/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($101,765/yr), ZIP 98292 ranks as affordable 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 98292?

As of June 22, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 98292 (Stanwood, WA) is $2,388. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 98292 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 98292's median rent of $2,388/mo is $423 (22%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 98292 compare to other ZIPs in Washington?

ZIP 98292 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Washington, ranking #47 out of 209 ZIPs tracked at $2,388/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 98292?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $96,000/year (~$46/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,388/mo in ZIP 98292. The local median household income is $101,765/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 98292?

Rent in ZIP 98292 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of June 22, 2026.

Is ZIP 98292 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 98292 is considered affordable for renters. At $2,388/mo, rent takes approximately 28% of the local median household income ($101,765/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 98292 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 98292 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 20.7% of ZIP 98292 households are renters, while 79.3% are owner-occupied. ZIP 98292 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 98292 compare to the rest of Stanwood?

ZIP 98292 sits right at the Stanwood citywide median of $2,388/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 98292 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 98292 reflects June 22, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
28%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,388/mo, rent takes ~28% of ZIP 98292's median household income ($101,765/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 98292 28%Benchmark 30%
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