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ZIP 98569

Pop. 7,489·Grays Harbor County·151st most expensive ZIP in Washington
Median rent (all units)
$1,836/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-6.0%
vs US Median
-$129
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 98569 · $1,836
More expensive than 51% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$940
1 BR
$1,040
2 BR
$1,360
3 BR
$1,890
4 BR+
$2,090
Research median
$1,360/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
$22,032/yr
At $1,836/mo median
Location
StateWA
CountyGrays Harbor County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 0.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -6.0% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 98569 (Ocean city, WA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 23.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
7,489
Median income
$58,378
Median age
63.7
Renters
17%
Age distribution
13.5%
25.8%
45.6%
Under 187.5%
18–347.5%
35–5413.5%
55–6425.8%
65+45.6%
Gender
50.6%
49.4%
Male50.6%
Female49.4%
Race & ethnicity
85.4%
White85.4%
Hispanic5.6%
Asian2.6%
Other6.4%
Education (25+)
28.7%
40.4%
23.2%
No HS diploma7.7%
HS diploma28.7%
Some college40.4%
Bachelor's+23.2%
Housing tenure
83%
17%
Owner83%
Renter17%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 98569 in Ocean city, WA has changed in 5 years

Income
$54,083 → $58,378
up 7.9%
Population
6,826 → 7,489
up 9.7%
Renter share
20.6% → 17%
-3.6 pts
Bachelor's+
20.1% → 23.2%
+3.1 pts
Median age
62.9 → 63.7
+0.8 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $54,083 in 2021 to $58,378 more recently. Census counts show ZIP 98569 in Ocean city, WA adding about 663 residents over the five-year window, up 9.7% on net. The renter share has eased from 20.6% to 17%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 20.1% to 23.2% across the same window.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 98569 covers Ocean city, WA. The median rent here is $1,836/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,040/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,360/mo.

At 38% of local median household income ($58,378/yr), ZIP 98569 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 98569?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 98569 (Ocean city, WA) is $1,836. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 98569 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 98569's median rent of $1,836/mo is $129 (7%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 98569 compare to other ZIPs in Washington?

ZIP 98569 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Washington, ranking #151 out of 209 ZIPs at $1,836/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 98569?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $73,000/year (~$35/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,836/mo in ZIP 98569. The local median household income is $58,378/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 98569?

Rent in ZIP 98569 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 98569 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 98569 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,836/mo, rent takes approximately 38% of the local median household income ($58,378/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 98569 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 98569 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 17% of ZIP 98569 households are renters, while 83% are owner-occupied. ZIP 98569 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

When was rent data for ZIP 98569 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 98569 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
38%
MODERATE

At $1,836/mo, rent takes ~38% of ZIP 98569's median household income ($58,378/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 98569 38%Benchmark 30%
State income taxNone
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