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ZIP 98311

Pop. 28,168·Kitsap County·98th most expensive ZIP in Washington
Median rent (all units)
$2,080/mo
Year-over-Year
+3.2%
Month-over-Month
-1.9%
vs US Median
+$115
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ZIP 98311 · $2,080
More expensive than 64% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,430
1 BR
$1,590
2 BR
$2,080
3 BR
$2,740
4 BR+
$3,010
Research median
$2,080/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
$24,960/yr
At $2,080/mo median
Location
StateWA
CountyKitsap 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 (+3.2% YoY, -1.9% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 98311 (Bremerton, WA) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 32.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
28,168
Median income
$108,757
Median age
38
Renters
24%
Age distribution
20.7%
24.8%
24.2%
19.3%
Under 1820.7%
18–3424.8%
35–5424.2%
55–6410.9%
65+19.3%
Gender
51.2%
48.8%
Male51.2%
Female48.8%
Race & ethnicity
68.3%
White68.3%
Black3.1%
Hispanic8.3%
Asian9.3%
Other11%
Education (25+)
23.8%
39.6%
32.9%
No HS diploma3.8%
HS diploma23.8%
Some college39.6%
Bachelor's+32.9%
Housing tenure
76%
24%
Owner76%
Renter24%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 98311 in Bremerton, WA has changed in 5 years

Income
$83,772 → $108,757
up 29.8%
Population
27,170 → 28,168
up 3.7%
Renter share
27.8% → 24%
-3.8 pts
Bachelor's+
32.5% → 32.9%
+0.4 pts
Median age
36 → 38
+2.0 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 98311 in Bremerton, WA now reports about $108,757, up from $83,772 in 2021. Census counts show ZIP 98311 in Bremerton, WA adding about 998 residents over the five-year window, up 3.7% on net. The renter share has eased from 27.8% to 24%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 98311 covers Bremerton, WA. The median rent here is $2,080/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,590/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,080/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($108,757/yr), ZIP 98311 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.2% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 98311?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 98311 (Bremerton, WA) is $2,080. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 98311 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 98311's median rent of $2,080/mo is $115 (6%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 98311 compare to other ZIPs in Washington?

ZIP 98311 falls in the middle range for Washington, ranking #98 out of 209 ZIPs at $2,080/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 98311?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $83,000/year (~$40/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,080/mo in ZIP 98311. The local median household income is $108,757/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 98311?

Rent in ZIP 98311 has increased 3.2% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 98311 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 98311 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,080/mo, rent takes approximately 23% of the local median household income ($108,757/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 98311 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 98311 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 24% of ZIP 98311 households are renters, while 76% are owner-occupied. ZIP 98311 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 98311 compare to the rest of Bremerton?

ZIP 98311 is pricier than Bremerton as a whole. At $2,080/mo, it's $146 above the Bremerton citywide median of $1,934/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 98311 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 98311 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
23%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,080/mo, rent takes ~23% of ZIP 98311's median household income ($108,757/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 98311 23%Benchmark 30%
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