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ZIP 98366

Pop. 36,965·Kitsap County·130th most expensive ZIP in Washington
Median rent (all units)
$1,961/mo
Year-over-Year
+9.3%
Month-over-Month
+2.1%
vs US Median
-$4
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ZIP 98366 · $1,961
More expensive than 58% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,340
1 BR
$1,490
2 BR
$1,950
3 BR
$2,570
4 BR+
$2,820
Research median
$1,950/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
$23,532/yr
At $1,961/mo median
Location
StateWA
CountyKitsap County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 9.3% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+9.3% YoY, +2.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 98366 (Port Orchard, WA) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 27.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
36,965
Median income
$92,011
Median age
37.9
Renters
30.7%
Age distribution
21.6%
24.4%
22.7%
14.3%
16.9%
Under 1821.6%
18–3424.4%
35–5422.7%
55–6414.3%
65+16.9%
Gender
51.6%
48.4%
Male51.6%
Female48.4%
Race & ethnicity
76%
White76%
Black1.6%
Hispanic10.7%
Asian4.2%
Other7.5%
Education (25+)
26.2%
40.5%
27.6%
No HS diploma5.7%
HS diploma26.2%
Some college40.5%
Bachelor's+27.6%
Housing tenure
69.3%
30.7%
Owner69.3%
Renter30.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 98366 in Port Orchard, WA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,487 → $1,961
up 31.9%
Income
$76,169 → $92,011
up 20.8%
Population
36,620 → 36,965
up 0.9%
Renter share
34.8% → 30.7%
-4.1 pts
Bachelor's+
24.9% → 27.6%
+2.7 pts
Median age
38.7 → 37.9
-0.8 yrs

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 98366 in Port Orchard, WA paid around $1,487 a month. That figure now sits near $1,961, up 31.9% from the 2021 baseline. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 98366 in Port Orchard, WA now reports about $92,011, up from $76,169 in 2021. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. The renter share has eased from 34.8% to 30.7%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 24.9% to 27.6% across the same window. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 98366 in Port Orchard, WA reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 98366 covers Port Orchard, WA. The median rent here is $1,961/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,490/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,950/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($92,011/yr), ZIP 98366 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 9.3% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 98366?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 98366 (Port Orchard, WA) is $1,961. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 98366 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 98366's median rent of $1,961/mo is $4 (0%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 98366 compare to other ZIPs in Washington?

ZIP 98366 falls in the middle range for Washington, ranking #130 out of 209 ZIPs at $1,961/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 98366?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $78,000/year (~$38/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,961/mo in ZIP 98366. The local median household income is $92,011/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 98366?

Rent in ZIP 98366 has increased 9.3% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 98366 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 98366 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,961/mo, rent takes approximately 26% of the local median household income ($92,011/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 98366 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 98366 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 30.7% of ZIP 98366 households are renters, while 69.3% are owner-occupied. ZIP 98366 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 98366 compare to the rest of Port Orchard?

ZIP 98366 is more affordable than Port Orchard overall. At $1,961/mo, it's $174 below the Port Orchard citywide median of $2,135/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 98366 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 98366 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
26%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,961/mo, rent takes ~26% of ZIP 98366's median household income ($92,011/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 98366 26%Benchmark 30%
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