ZIP Code · WA

ZIP 98362

Pop. 24,313·Clallam County·148th most expensive ZIP in Washington
Median rent (all units)
$1,864/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-1.5%
vs US Median
-$101
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 98362 · $1,864
More expensive than 52% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$830
1 BR
$920
2 BR
$1,200
3 BR
$1,670
4 BR+
$1,920
Research median
$1,200/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
$22,368/yr
At $1,864/mo median
Location
StateWA
CountyClallam County
Rent Market Meter
Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 0.0% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -1.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 98362 (Port Angeles, WA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 31.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
24,313
Median income
$70,123
Median age
48.6
Renters
32.7%
Age distribution
17.1%
15.9%
23.5%
15.9%
27.7%
Under 1817.1%
18–3415.9%
35–5423.5%
55–6415.9%
65+27.7%
Gender
49.4%
50.6%
Male49.4%
Female50.6%
Race & ethnicity
85.5%
White85.5%
Black0.6%
Hispanic7%
Asian1.2%
Other5.7%
Education (25+)
23.9%
37.7%
31.3%
No HS diploma7%
HS diploma23.9%
Some college37.7%
Bachelor's+31.3%
Housing tenure
67.3%
32.7%
Owner67.3%
Renter32.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 98362 in Port Angeles, WA has changed in 5 years

Income
$57,858 → $70,123
up 21.2%
Population
24,462 → 24,313
down 0.6%
Renter share
34.7% → 32.7%
-2.0 pts
Bachelor's+
31.4% → 31.3%
-0.1 pts
Median age
47 → 48.6
+1.6 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 98362 in Port Angeles, WA now reports about $70,123, up from $57,858 in 2021. Renters now make up 32.7% of households, compared with 34.7% five years ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 98362 covers Port Angeles, WA. The median rent here is $1,864/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $920/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,200/mo.

At 32% of local median household income ($70,123/yr), ZIP 98362 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 98362?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 98362 (Port Angeles, WA) is $1,864. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 98362 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 98362's median rent of $1,864/mo is $101 (5%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 98362 compare to other ZIPs in Washington?

ZIP 98362 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Washington, ranking #148 out of 209 ZIPs at $1,864/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 98362?

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 $1,864/mo in ZIP 98362. The local median household income is $70,123/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 98362?

Rent in ZIP 98362 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 98362 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 98362 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,864/mo, rent takes approximately 32% of the local median household income ($70,123/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 98362 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 98362 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 32.7% of ZIP 98362 households are renters, while 67.3% are owner-occupied. ZIP 98362 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 98362 compare to the rest of Port Angeles?

ZIP 98362 is pricier than Port Angeles as a whole. At $1,864/mo, it's $105 above the Port Angeles citywide median of $1,759/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 98362 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 98362 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
32%
MODERATE

At $1,864/mo, rent takes ~32% of ZIP 98362's median household income ($70,123/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 98362 32%Benchmark 30%
State income taxNone
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