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ZIP 98390

Part of Sumner, WA
Pop. 11,546·Pierce County·73rd most expensive ZIP in Washington
Median rent (all units)
$2,203/mo
Year-over-Year
+10.2%
Month-over-Month
+3.4%
vs US Median
+$238
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ZIP 98390 · $2,203
More expensive than 70% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,590
1 BR
$1,780
2 BR
$2,190
3 BR
$3,040
4 BR+
$3,450
Research median
$2,190/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
$26,436/yr
At $2,203/mo median
Location
CitySumner
StateWA
CountyPierce County
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 10.2% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+10.2% YoY, +3.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 98390 (Sumner, WA) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 25.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
11,546
Median income
$97,795
Median age
37.9
Renters
44.6%
Age distribution
21.4%
24.3%
25.6%
12.3%
16.4%
Under 1821.4%
18–3424.3%
35–5425.6%
55–6412.3%
65+16.4%
Gender
48.8%
51.2%
Male48.8%
Female51.2%
Race & ethnicity
75%
21.1%
White75%
Hispanic21.1%
Asian0.7%
Other2.8%
Education (25+)
30%
36.2%
25.6%
No HS diploma8.1%
HS diploma30%
Some college36.2%
Bachelor's+25.6%
Housing tenure
55.4%
44.6%
Owner55.4%
Renter44.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 98390 in Sumner, WA has changed in 5 years

Income
$79,561 → $97,795
up 22.9%
Population
11,413 → 11,546
up 1.2%
Renter share
44.6% → 44.6%
+0.0 pts
Bachelor's+
26.2% → 25.6%
-0.6 pts
Median age
36.5 → 37.9
+1.4 yrs

Median household income climbed from $79,561 to $97,795 between 2021 and 2024, a 22.9% shift. Census counts show ZIP 98390 in Sumner, WA adding about 133 residents over the five-year window, up 1.2% on net.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 98390 covers Sumner, WA. The median rent here is $2,203/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,780/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,190/mo.

At 27% of local median household income ($97,795/yr), ZIP 98390 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 10.2% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 98390?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 98390 (Sumner, WA) is $2,203. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 98390 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 98390's median rent of $2,203/mo is $238 (12%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 98390 compare to other ZIPs in Washington?

ZIP 98390 falls in the middle range for Washington, ranking #73 out of 209 ZIPs at $2,203/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 98390?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $88,000/year (~$42/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,203/mo in ZIP 98390. The local median household income is $97,795/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 98390?

Rent in ZIP 98390 has increased 10.2% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 98390 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 98390 is considered affordable for renters. At $2,203/mo, rent takes approximately 27% of the local median household income ($97,795/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 98390 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 98390 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 44.6% of ZIP 98390 households are renters, while 55.4% are owner-occupied. ZIP 98390 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 98390 compare to the rest of Sumner?

ZIP 98390 sits right at the Sumner citywide median of $2,203/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 98390 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 98390 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
27%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,203/mo, rent takes ~27% of ZIP 98390's median household income ($97,795/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 98390 27%Benchmark 30%
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