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ZIP 98422

Part of Tacoma, WA
Pop. 21,644·Pierce County·80th most expensive ZIP in Washington
Median rent (all units)
$2,185/mo
Year-over-Year
-1.8%
Month-over-Month
-2.8%
vs US Median
+$220
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ZIP 98422 · $2,185
More expensive than 69% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,800
1 BR
$1,970
2 BR
$2,420
3 BR
$3,360
4 BR+
$3,810
Research median
$2,420/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
$26,220/yr
At $2,185/mo median
Location
CityTacoma
StateWA
CountyPierce County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 1.8% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-1.8% YoY, -2.8% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 98422 (Tacoma, WA) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 40.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
21,644
Median income
$118,604
Median age
40
Renters
21.9%
Age distribution
22.9%
20.2%
25.6%
14.1%
17.1%
Under 1822.9%
18–3420.2%
35–5425.6%
55–6414.1%
65+17.1%
Gender
48.7%
51.3%
Male48.7%
Female51.3%
Race & ethnicity
59.8%
12.7%
White59.8%
Black7.3%
Hispanic11.1%
Asian12.7%
Other9.1%
Education (25+)
19.7%
34.1%
40.8%
No HS diploma5.5%
HS diploma19.7%
Some college34.1%
Bachelor's+40.8%
Housing tenure
78.1%
21.9%
Owner78.1%
Renter21.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 98422 in Tacoma, WA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,771 → $2,185
up 23.4%
Income
$103,171 → $118,604
up 15.0%
Population
22,002 → 21,644
down 1.6%
Renter share
22.3% → 21.9%
-0.4 pts
Bachelor's+
38.9% → 40.8%
+1.9 pts
Median age
39 → 40
+1.0 yrs

Compared with 2021, rent in ZIP 98422 in Tacoma, WA has increased by $414 per month, settling near $2,185 after starting the period at $1,771. Household income in the area moved from $103,171 to $118,604 across the same window, up 15.0% versus 2021. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 8.4 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 22,002 to 21,644 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.6% change. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 98422 in Tacoma, WA look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 98422 covers Tacoma, WA. The median rent here is $2,185/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,970/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,420/mo.

At 22% of local median household income ($118,604/yr), ZIP 98422 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 1.8% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 98422?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 98422 (Tacoma, WA) is $2,185. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 98422 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 98422's median rent of $2,185/mo is $220 (11%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 98422 compare to other ZIPs in Washington?

ZIP 98422 falls in the middle range for Washington, ranking #80 out of 209 ZIPs at $2,185/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 98422?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $87,000/year (~$42/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,185/mo in ZIP 98422. The local median household income is $118,604/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 98422?

Rent in ZIP 98422 has decreased 1.8% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 98422 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 98422 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,185/mo, rent takes approximately 22% of the local median household income ($118,604/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 98422 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 98422 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 21.9% of ZIP 98422 households are renters, while 78.1% are owner-occupied. ZIP 98422 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 98422 compare to the rest of Tacoma?

ZIP 98422 is pricier than Tacoma as a whole. At $2,185/mo, it's $436 above the Tacoma citywide median of $1,749/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 98422 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 98422 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
22%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,185/mo, rent takes ~22% of ZIP 98422's median household income ($118,604/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 98422 22%Benchmark 30%
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