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ZIP 98513

Part of Lacey, WA
Pop. 38,017·Thurston County·48th most expensive ZIP in Washington
Median rent (all units)
$2,409/mo
Year-over-Year
+9.3%
Month-over-Month
+0.2%
vs US Median
+$444
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ZIP 98513 · $2,409
More expensive than 76% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,770
1 BR
$1,930
2 BR
$2,250
3 BR
$3,000
4 BR+
$3,770
Research median
$2,250/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
$28,908/yr
At $2,409/mo median
Location
CityLacey
StateWA
CountyThurston 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, +0.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 98513 (Lacey, WA) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 32.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
38,017
Median income
$113,053
Median age
38.2
Renters
20.5%
Age distribution
24.8%
21.2%
26.2%
17.2%
Under 1824.8%
18–3421.2%
35–5426.2%
55–6410.6%
65+17.2%
Gender
50.2%
49.8%
Male50.2%
Female49.8%
Race & ethnicity
63.6%
12.1%
White63.6%
Black4.1%
Hispanic11%
Asian9.1%
Other12.1%
Education (25+)
22.9%
39%
32.7%
No HS diploma5.4%
HS diploma22.9%
Some college39%
Bachelor's+32.7%
Housing tenure
79.5%
20.5%
Owner79.5%
Renter20.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 98513 in Lacey, WA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,806 → $2,409
up 33.4%
Income
$94,038 → $113,053
up 20.2%
Population
36,117 → 38,017
up 5.3%
Renter share
24.6% → 20.5%
-4.1 pts
Bachelor's+
34.6% → 32.7%
-1.9 pts

Compared with 2021, rent in ZIP 98513 in Lacey, WA has increased by $603 per month, settling near $2,409 after starting the period at $1,806. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $94,038 in 2021 to $113,053 more recently. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 13.2 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 36,117 to 38,017 between 2021 and 2024, a 5.3% change. About 20.5% of households rent today, against 24.6% in 2021. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 98513 in Lacey, WA market of 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 98513 covers Lacey, WA. The median rent here is $2,409/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,930/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,250/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($113,053/yr), ZIP 98513 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 9.3% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 98513?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 98513 (Lacey, WA) is $2,409. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 98513 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 98513's median rent of $2,409/mo is $444 (23%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 98513 compare to other ZIPs in Washington?

ZIP 98513 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Washington, ranking #48 out of 209 ZIPs tracked at $2,409/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 98513?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $96,000/year (~$46/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,409/mo in ZIP 98513. The local median household income is $113,053/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 98513?

Rent in ZIP 98513 has increased 9.3% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 98513 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 98513 is considered affordable for renters. At $2,409/mo, rent takes approximately 26% of the local median household income ($113,053/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 98513 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 98513 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 20.5% of ZIP 98513 households are renters, while 79.5% are owner-occupied. ZIP 98513 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 98513 compare to the rest of Lacey?

ZIP 98513 is pricier than Lacey as a whole. At $2,409/mo, it's $246 above the Lacey citywide median of $2,163/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 98513 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 98513 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
26%
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At $2,409/mo, rent takes ~26% of ZIP 98513's median household income ($113,053/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 98513 26%Benchmark 30%
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