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ZIP 98335

Pop. 27,773·Pierce County·17th most expensive ZIP in Washington
Median rent (all units)
$2,953/mo
Year-over-Year
+36.5%
Month-over-Month
+11.9%
vs US Median
+$988
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ZIP 98335 · $2,953
More expensive than 89% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,600
1 BR
$1,800
2 BR
$2,210
3 BR
$3,060
4 BR+
$3,480
Research median
$2,210/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
$35,436/yr
At $2,953/mo median
Location
StateWA
CountyPierce County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 36.5% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+36.5% YoY, +11.9% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 98335 (Gig Harbor, WA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 52.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
27,773
Median income
$128,592
Median age
43.8
Renters
24.1%
Age distribution
23.1%
15.1%
25.9%
24.2%
Under 1823.1%
18–3415.1%
35–5425.9%
55–6411.7%
65+24.2%
Gender
48.6%
51.4%
Male48.6%
Female51.4%
Race & ethnicity
81.8%
White81.8%
Hispanic5.8%
Asian3.3%
Other8.6%
Education (25+)
13.5%
30.9%
52.8%
No HS diploma2.8%
HS diploma13.5%
Some college30.9%
Bachelor's+52.8%
Housing tenure
75.9%
24.1%
Owner75.9%
Renter24.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 98335 in Gig Harbor, WA has changed in 5 years

Income
$110,776 → $128,592
up 16.1%
Population
28,128 → 27,773
down 1.3%
Renter share
22.9% → 24.1%
+1.2 pts
Bachelor's+
48.1% → 52.8%
+4.7 pts

Median household income rose from $110,776 to $128,592 between 2021 and 2024, a 16.1% shift. The population has contracted by 1.3% since 2021, moving from about 28,128 residents to roughly 27,773. College-educated residents now make up 52.8% of adults here, versus 48.1% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 98335 covers Gig Harbor, WA. The median rent here is $2,953/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,800/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,210/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($128,592/yr), ZIP 98335 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 36.5% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 98335?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 98335 (Gig Harbor, WA) is $2,953. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 98335 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 98335's median rent of $2,953/mo is $988 (50%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 98335 compare to other ZIPs in Washington?

ZIP 98335 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Washington, ranking #17 out of 209 ZIPs tracked at $2,953/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 98335?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $118,000/year (~$57/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,953/mo in ZIP 98335. The local median household income is $128,592/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 98335?

Rent in ZIP 98335 has increased 36.5% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 98335 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 98335 is considered affordable for renters. At $2,953/mo, rent takes approximately 28% of the local median household income ($128,592/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 98335 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 98335 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 24.1% of ZIP 98335 households are renters, while 75.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 98335 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 98335 compare to the rest of Gig Harbor?

ZIP 98335 is pricier than Gig Harbor as a whole. At $2,953/mo, it's $15 above the Gig Harbor citywide median of $2,938/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 98335 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 98335 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
28%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,953/mo, rent takes ~28% of ZIP 98335's median household income ($128,592/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 98335 28%Benchmark 30%
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