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ZIP 98337

Pop. 7,370·Kitsap County·165th most expensive ZIP in Washington
Median rent (all units)
$1,717/mo
Year-over-Year
+6.8%
Month-over-Month
-3.9%
vs US Median
-$248
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ZIP 98337 · $1,717
More affordable than 57% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,270
1 BR
$1,420
2 BR
$1,860
3 BR
$2,420
4 BR+
$2,790
Research median
$1,860/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
$20,604/yr
At $1,717/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 (+6.8% YoY, -3.9% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 98337 (Bremerton, WA) is roughly split between renters and owners, skews toward younger working-age adults, 32.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
7,370
Median income
$68,561
Median age
33.4
Renters
53.6%
Age distribution
46.1%
25.4%
Under 189.6%
18–3446.1%
35–5425.4%
55–649.7%
65+9.1%
Gender
57.7%
42.3%
Male57.7%
Female42.3%
Race & ethnicity
73.2%
White73.2%
Black3.6%
Hispanic7.5%
Asian3.8%
Other11.8%
Education (25+)
21.2%
38.4%
32.1%
No HS diploma8.3%
HS diploma21.2%
Some college38.4%
Bachelor's+32.1%
Housing tenure
46.4%
53.6%
Owner46.4%
Renter53.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 98337 in Bremerton, WA has changed in 5 years

Income
$59,795 → $68,561
up 14.7%
Population
8,582 → 7,370
down 14.1%
Renter share
52.7% → 53.6%
+0.9 pts
Bachelor's+
31.5% → 32.1%
+0.6 pts
Median age
31.9 → 33.4
+1.5 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $59,795 to $68,561 across the same window, up 14.7% versus 2021. Census counts show ZIP 98337 in Bremerton, WA losing about 1,212 residents over the five-year window, down 14.1% on net.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 98337 covers Bremerton, WA. The median rent here is $1,717/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,420/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,860/mo.

At 30% of local median household income ($68,561/yr), ZIP 98337 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 6.8% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 98337?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 98337 (Bremerton, WA) is $1,717. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 98337 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 98337's median rent of $1,717/mo is $248 (13%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 98337 compare to other ZIPs in Washington?

ZIP 98337 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Washington, ranking #165 out of 209 ZIPs at $1,717/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 98337?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $69,000/year (~$33/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,717/mo in ZIP 98337. The local median household income is $68,561/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 98337?

Rent in ZIP 98337 has increased 6.8% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 98337 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 98337 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,717/mo, rent takes approximately 30% of the local median household income ($68,561/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 98337 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 98337 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 53.6% of ZIP 98337 households are renters, while 46.4% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 98337 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 98337 compare to the rest of Bremerton?

ZIP 98337 is more affordable than Bremerton overall. At $1,717/mo, it's $217 below the Bremerton citywide median of $1,934/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 98337 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 98337 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
30%
MODERATE

At $1,717/mo, rent takes ~30% of ZIP 98337's median household income ($68,561/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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