ZIP Code · WA

ZIP 98311

Part of Bremerton, WA

Pop. 28,168·Kitsap County·121st most expensive ZIP in Washington

Median rent (all units)

$1,965/mo

Year-over-Year

+1.9%

Month-over-Month

+0.5%

vs US Median

+$33

Reported rents

Stable (Monthly)

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ZIP 98311 · $1,965

More expensive than 60% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

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).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 98311 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in November 2022.

Past year vs. the rest of Washington

Rent in ZIP 98311 changed +1.9% over the year to September 2026. Across the 193 Washington ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +2.5%.

Recent direction

Rent rose in 8 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($108,757) is $2,719 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($2,080); a 3-bedroom is $2,740.

Rank in Bremerton

3rd cheapest of 4 ZIP codes in Bremerton.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 98311. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$23,580/yr

At $1,965/mo median

Location

CityBremerton

StateWA

CountyKitsap County

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Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (1.9% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+1.9% YoY, +0.5% 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

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

2023 vs 2026

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

Rent

$1,804 → $1,965

up 8.9%

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

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 98311 in Bremerton, WA paid around $1,804 a month. That figure now sits near $1,965, up 8.9% from the 2023 baseline. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 98311 in Bremerton, WA now reports about $108,757, up from $83,772 in 2021. With wages climbing faster than rent over the same window, renters here have a bit more breathing room than they did five years back. 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. For context, the 2023 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 98311 in Bremerton, WA reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 98311 covers Bremerton, WA. The median rent here is $1,965/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,590/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,080/mo.

At 22% of local median household income ($108,757/yr), ZIP 98311 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.9% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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 $79,000/year (about $38/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,965/mo in ZIP 98311. The local median household income is $108,757/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 98311?

Rent in ZIP 98311 has risen 1.9% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in November 2022.

How does ZIP 98311 compare to other ZIPs in Washington?

ZIP 98311 is in the middle among Washington ZIP codes for rent, ranking #121 of 207 at $1,965/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 98311 changed +1.9%, against a typical +2.5% across the 193 Washington ZIP codes Zillow tracks.