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ZIP 98532

Part of Chehalis, WA
Pop. 27,135·Lewis County·197th most expensive ZIP in Washington
Median rent (all units)
$1,475/mo
Year-over-Year
+2.3%
Month-over-Month
+5.0%
vs US Median
-$490
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ZIP 98532 · $1,475
More affordable than 75% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$880
1 BR
$970
2 BR
$1,270
3 BR
$1,680
4 BR+
$1,820
Research median
$1,270/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
$17,700/yr
At $1,475/mo median
Location
StateWA
CountyLewis County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 2.3% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+2.3% YoY, +5.0% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 98532 (Chehalis, WA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 25.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
27,135
Median income
$89,910
Median age
41.1
Renters
20.8%
Age distribution
23.2%
17%
27.4%
12.2%
20.3%
Under 1823.2%
18–3417%
35–5427.4%
55–6412.2%
65+20.3%
Gender
52.1%
47.9%
Male52.1%
Female47.9%
Race & ethnicity
81.8%
White81.8%
Black0.7%
Hispanic9.7%
Asian1.4%
Other6.4%
Education (25+)
29.5%
38.8%
25.2%
No HS diploma6.5%
HS diploma29.5%
Some college38.8%
Bachelor's+25.2%
Housing tenure
79.2%
20.8%
Owner79.2%
Renter20.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 98532 in Chehalis, WA has changed in 5 years

Income
$72,906 → $89,910
up 23.3%
Population
26,100 → 27,135
up 4.0%
Renter share
25.6% → 20.8%
-4.8 pts
Bachelor's+
21.8% → 25.2%
+3.4 pts

Household income in the area moved from $72,906 to $89,910 across the same window, up 23.3% versus 2021. Census counts show ZIP 98532 in Chehalis, WA adding about 1,035 residents over the five-year window, up 4.0% on net. The renter share has eased from 25.6% to 20.8%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 21.8% to 25.2% across the same window.

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About renting in ZIP 98532

Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 98532 covers Chehalis, WA. The median rent here is $1,475/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $970/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,270/mo.

At 20% of local median household income ($89,910/yr), ZIP 98532 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.3% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 98532?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 98532 (Chehalis, WA) is $1,475. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 98532 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 98532's median rent of $1,475/mo is $490 (25%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 98532 compare to other ZIPs in Washington?

ZIP 98532 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Washington, ranking #197 out of 209 ZIPs at $1,475/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 98532?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $59,000/year (~$28/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,475/mo in ZIP 98532. The local median household income is $89,910/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 98532?

Rent in ZIP 98532 has increased 2.3% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 98532 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 98532 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,475/mo, rent takes approximately 20% of the local median household income ($89,910/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 98532 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 98532 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 20.8% of ZIP 98532 households are renters, while 79.2% are owner-occupied. ZIP 98532 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 98532 compare to the rest of Chehalis?

ZIP 98532 sits right at the Chehalis citywide median of $1,475/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 98532 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 98532 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
20%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,475/mo, rent takes ~20% of ZIP 98532's median household income ($89,910/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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