ZIP Code · WA

ZIP 98366

Part of Port Orchard, WA

Pop. 36,965·Kitsap County·121st most expensive ZIP in Washington

Median rent (all units)

$1,965/mo

Year-over-Year

+5.6%

Month-over-Month

+0.6%

vs US Median

+$33

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ZIP 98366 · $1,965

More expensive than 60% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

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).

Rent trends

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Cheapest month to sign

January. Asking rents in ZIP 98366 usually run 0.8% below trend in January and 1.1% above it in July, about $37 a month apart at today's median. Based on 5 years of data.

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 98366 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in April 2021.

Past year vs. the rest of Washington

Rent in ZIP 98366 changed +5.6% over the year to September 2026. Across the 193 Washington ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +2.5%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 11 months in a row, and rose in 11 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($92,011) is $2,300 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($1,950); a 3-bedroom is $2,570.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 98366. The seasonal pattern compares Zillow’s seasonally adjusted and unadjusted series. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$23,580/yr

At $1,965/mo median

Location

CityPort Orchard

StateWA

CountyKitsap County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 5.6% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+5.6% YoY, +0.6% 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

$1,522 → $1,965

up 29.1%

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 $1,522 a month. That figure now sits near $1,965, up 29.1% 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: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 98366 covers Port Orchard, WA. The median rent here is $1,965/mo as of October 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 5.6% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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 $79,000/year (about $38/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,965/mo in ZIP 98366. The local median household income is $92,011/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 98366?

Rent in ZIP 98366 has risen 5.6% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in April 2021.

When is the cheapest time to rent in ZIP 98366?

Asking rents in ZIP 98366 are usually lowest in January, about 0.8% below their yearly trend, and highest in July, about 1.1% above it. At today's median that is a gap of roughly $37 a month. This pattern comes from 5 years of Zillow rent data.

How does ZIP 98366 compare to other ZIPs in Washington?

ZIP 98366 is in the middle among Washington ZIP codes for rent, ranking #121 of 207 at $1,965/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 98366 changed +5.6%, against a typical +2.5% across the 193 Washington ZIP codes Zillow tracks.