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ZIP 98327

Part of Dupont, WA
Pop. 9,931·Pierce County·22nd most expensive ZIP in Washington
Median rent (all units)
$2,773/mo
Year-over-Year
+12.1%
Month-over-Month
Stable
vs US Median
+$808
Stable (Monthly)
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ZIP 98327 · $2,773
More expensive than 86% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,850
1 BR
$2,080
2 BR
$2,560
3 BR
$3,550
4 BR+
$4,030
Research median
$2,560/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
$33,276/yr
At $2,773/mo median
Location
CityDupont
StateWA
CountyPierce County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 12.1% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+12.1% YoY, +0.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 98327 (Dupont, WA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 53.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
9,931
Median income
$120,781
Median age
34.3
Renters
38.5%
Age distribution
25.2%
26.6%
25.1%
12.7%
Under 1825.2%
18–3426.6%
35–5425.1%
55–6412.7%
65+10.3%
Gender
49.8%
50.2%
Male49.8%
Female50.2%
Race & ethnicity
59.6%
12.3%
14.4%
White59.6%
Black4.5%
Hispanic12.3%
Asian14.4%
Other9.1%
Education (25+)
30.9%
53.6%
No HS diploma5.3%
HS diploma10.2%
Some college30.9%
Bachelor's+53.6%
Housing tenure
61.5%
38.5%
Owner61.5%
Renter38.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 98327 in Dupont, WA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,053 → $2,773
up 35.1%
Income
$98,409 → $120,781
up 22.7%
Population
9,974 → 9,931
down 0.4%
Renter share
44.7% → 38.5%
-6.2 pts
Bachelor's+
55.7% → 53.6%
-2.1 pts

Rent in ZIP 98327 in Dupont, WA has increased 35.1% since 2021, going from about $2,053 per month to roughly $2,773 today. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 98327 in Dupont, WA now reports about $120,781, up from $98,409 in 2021. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 12.4 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. About 38.5% of households rent today, against 44.7% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher slipped from 55.7% to 53.6%. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 98327 in Dupont, WA reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 98327 covers Dupont, WA. The median rent here is $2,773/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,080/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,560/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($120,781/yr), ZIP 98327 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 12.1% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 98327?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 98327 (Dupont, WA) is $2,773. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 98327 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 98327's median rent of $2,773/mo is $808 (41%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 98327 compare to other ZIPs in Washington?

ZIP 98327 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Washington, ranking #22 out of 209 ZIPs tracked at $2,773/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 98327?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $111,000/year (~$53/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,773/mo in ZIP 98327. The local median household income is $120,781/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 98327?

Rent in ZIP 98327 has increased 12.1% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 98327 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 98327 is considered affordable for renters. At $2,773/mo, rent takes approximately 28% of the local median household income ($120,781/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 98327 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 98327 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 38.5% of ZIP 98327 households are renters, while 61.5% are owner-occupied. ZIP 98327 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 98327 compare to the rest of Dupont?

ZIP 98327 sits right at the Dupont citywide median of $2,773/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 98327 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 98327 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
28%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,773/mo, rent takes ~28% of ZIP 98327's median household income ($120,781/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 98327 28%Benchmark 30%
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