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ZIP 98346

Part of Kingston, WA
Pop. 9,920·Kitsap County·143rd most expensive ZIP in Washington
Median rent (all units)
$1,880/mo
Year-over-Year
-5.5%
Month-over-Month
-5.5%
vs US Median
-$85
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 98346 · $1,880
More expensive than 56% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,300
1 BR
$1,430
2 BR
$1,880
3 BR
$2,480
4 BR+
$2,790
Research median
$1,880/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: April 19, 2026

Annual cost
$22,560/yr
At $1,880/mo median
Location
StateWA
CountyKitsap County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 5.5% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-5.5% YoY, -5.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 98346 (Kingston, WA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 45.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
9,920
Median income
$114,779
Median age
47.3
Renters
19.2%
Age distribution
16.2%
14.3%
27%
12.4%
30.1%
Under 1816.2%
18–3414.3%
35–5427%
55–6412.4%
65+30.1%
Gender
49.7%
50.3%
Male49.7%
Female50.3%
Race & ethnicity
78.7%
White78.7%
Black0.8%
Hispanic7%
Asian2.6%
Other11%
Education (25+)
15.9%
32.8%
45.6%
No HS diploma5.7%
HS diploma15.9%
Some college32.8%
Bachelor's+45.6%
Housing tenure
80.8%
19.2%
Owner80.8%
Renter19.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 98346 in Kingston, WA has changed in 5 years

Income
$97,139 → $114,779
up 18.2%
Population
9,371 → 9,920
up 5.9%
Renter share
19.9% → 19.2%
-0.7 pts
Bachelor's+
42.2% → 45.6%
+3.4 pts
Median age
52.2 → 47.3
-4.9 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $97,139 in 2021 to $114,779 more recently. Census counts show ZIP 98346 in Kingston, WA adding about 549 residents over the five-year window, up 5.9% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 42.2% to 45.6% across the same window.

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Last updated: April 19, 2026

ZIP code 98346 covers Kingston, WA. The median rent here is $1,880/mo as of April 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,430/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,880/mo.

At 20% of local median household income ($114,779/yr), ZIP 98346 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 5.5% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 98346?

As of April 19, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 98346 (Kingston, WA) is $1,880. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 98346 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 98346's median rent of $1,880/mo is $85 (4%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 98346 compare to other ZIPs in Washington?

ZIP 98346 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Washington, ranking #143 out of 214 ZIPs at $1,880/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 98346?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $75,000/year (~$36/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,880/mo in ZIP 98346. The local median household income is $114,779/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 98346?

Rent in ZIP 98346 has decreased 5.5% over the past year as of April 19, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 98346 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 98346 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,880/mo, rent takes approximately 20% of the local median household income ($114,779/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 98346 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 98346 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 19.2% of ZIP 98346 households are renters, while 80.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 98346 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 98346 compare to the rest of Kingston?

ZIP 98346 is more affordable than Kingston overall. At $1,880/mo, it's $420 below the Kingston citywide median of $2,300/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 98346 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 98346 reflects April 19, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
20%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,880/mo, rent takes ~20% of ZIP 98346's median household income ($114,779/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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