ZIP Code · WA

ZIP 98520

Part of Aberdeen, WA

Pop. 24,888·Grays Harbor County·201st most expensive ZIP in Washington

Median rent (all units)

$1,370/mo

Year-over-Year

+4.5%

Month-over-Month

+0.2%

vs US Median

-$562

Reported rents

Stable (Monthly)

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ZIP 98520 · $1,370

More affordable than 82% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$830

1 BR

$920

2 BR

$1,210

3 BR

$1,680

4 BR+

$1,860

Research median

$1,210/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

From the history

What the numbers show

Past year vs. the rest of Washington

Rent in ZIP 98520 changed +4.5% 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 4 months in a row, and rose in 7 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($58,153) is $1,454 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($1,210); a 3-bedroom is $1,680.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 98520. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$16,440/yr

At $1,370/mo median

Location

CityAberdeen

StateWA

CountyGrays Harbor County

Rent Market Meter

Landlord's Market

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Rents are climbing (4.5% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+4.5% YoY, +0.2% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 98520 (Aberdeen, WA) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 14.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

24,888

Median income

$58,153

Median age

39.2

Renters

35.4%

Age distribution

22%

20.4%

27.5%

18.3%

Under 1822%

18–3420.4%

35–5427.5%

55–6411.8%

65+18.3%

Gender

53.7%

46.3%

Male53.7%

Female46.3%

Race & ethnicity

72.9%

16.8%

White72.9%

Black3%

Hispanic16.8%

Asian1.5%

Other5.9%

Education (25+)

12.1%

37.8%

35.3%

14.8%

No HS diploma12.1%

HS diploma37.8%

Some college35.3%

Bachelor's+14.8%

Housing tenure

64.6%

35.4%

Owner64.6%

Renter35.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 98520 in Aberdeen, WA has changed in 5 years

Income

$50,510 → $58,153

up 15.1%

Population

25,064 → 24,888

down 0.7%

Renter share

40.5% → 35.4%

-5.1 pts

Bachelor's+

14.4% → 14.8%

+0.4 pts

Median age

38.5 → 39.2

+0.7 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 98520 in Aberdeen, WA now reports about $58,153, up from $50,510 in 2021. About 35.4% of households rent today, against 40.5% in 2021.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 98520 covers Aberdeen, WA. The median rent here is $1,370/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $920/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,210/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($58,153/yr), ZIP 98520 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.5% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 98520?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $55,000/year (about $26/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,370/mo in ZIP 98520. The local median household income is $58,153/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 98520?

Rent in ZIP 98520 has risen 4.5% over the past year.

How does ZIP 98520 compare to other ZIPs in Washington?

ZIP 98520 is one of the more affordable among Washington ZIP codes for rent, ranking #201 of 207 at $1,370/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 98520 changed +4.5%, against a typical +2.5% across the 193 Washington ZIP codes Zillow tracks.