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ZIP 98444

Part of Parkland, WA
Pop. 35,754·Pierce County·191st most expensive ZIP in Washington
Median rent (all units)
$1,537/mo
Year-over-Year
-1.5%
Month-over-Month
-1.3%
vs US Median
-$428
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ZIP 98444 · $1,537
More affordable than 71% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,340
1 BR
$1,510
2 BR
$1,860
3 BR
$2,600
4 BR+
$2,970
Research median
$1,860/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
$18,444/yr
At $1,537/mo median
Location
StateWA
CountyPierce County
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 1.5% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (-1.5% YoY, -1.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 98444 (Parkland, WA) is majority renter-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 15.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
35,754
Median income
$65,342
Median age
33.6
Renters
56%
Age distribution
23.6%
28.9%
25.5%
Under 1823.6%
18–3428.9%
35–5425.5%
55–6410.1%
65+11.9%
Gender
50.9%
49.1%
Male50.9%
Female49.1%
Race & ethnicity
41%
18.2%
18.5%
12.7%
White41%
Black18.2%
Hispanic18.5%
Asian12.7%
Other9.6%
Education (25+)
12.7%
38.1%
33.2%
15.9%
No HS diploma12.7%
HS diploma38.1%
Some college33.2%
Bachelor's+15.9%
Housing tenure
44%
56%
Owner44%
Renter56%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 98444 in Parkland, WA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,310 → $1,537
up 17.3%
Income
$55,690 → $65,342
up 17.3%
Population
35,083 → 35,754
up 1.9%
Renter share
54.8% → 56%
+1.2 pts
Bachelor's+
16.9% → 15.9%
-1.0 pts
Median age
35 → 33.6
-1.4 yrs

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 98444 in Parkland, WA paid around $1,310 a month. That figure now sits near $1,537, up 17.3% from the 2021 baseline. Household income in the area moved from $55,690 to $65,342 across the same window, up 17.3% versus 2021. Census counts show ZIP 98444 in Parkland, WA adding about 671 residents over the five-year window, up 1.9% on net. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 98444 in Parkland, WA look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 98444 covers Parkland, WA. The median rent here is $1,537/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,510/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,860/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($65,342/yr), ZIP 98444 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 1.5% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 98444?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 98444 (Parkland, WA) is $1,537. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 98444 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 98444's median rent of $1,537/mo is $428 (22%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 98444 compare to other ZIPs in Washington?

ZIP 98444 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Washington, ranking #191 out of 209 ZIPs at $1,537/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 98444?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $61,000/year (~$29/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,537/mo in ZIP 98444. The local median household income is $65,342/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 98444?

Rent in ZIP 98444 has decreased 1.5% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 98444 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 98444 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,537/mo, rent takes approximately 28% of the local median household income ($65,342/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 98444 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 98444 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 56% of ZIP 98444 households are renters, while 44% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 98444 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 98444 compare to the rest of Parkland?

ZIP 98444 is more affordable than Parkland overall. At $1,537/mo, it's $193 below the Parkland citywide median of $1,730/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 98444 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 98444 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
28%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,537/mo, rent takes ~28% of ZIP 98444's median household income ($65,342/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 98444 28%Benchmark 30%
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