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ZIP 98584

Part of Shelton, WA
Pop. 40,606·Mason County·188th most expensive ZIP in Washington
Median rent (all units)
$1,553/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+1.6%
vs US Median
-$412
Rising (Monthly)
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ZIP 98584 · $1,553
More affordable than 70% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,050
1 BR
$1,050
2 BR
$1,380
3 BR
$1,920
4 BR+
$2,140
Research median
$1,380/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
$18,636/yr
At $1,553/mo median
Location
StateWA
CountyMason County
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Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 98584 (Shelton, WA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 20.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
40,606
Median income
$78,610
Median age
41.3
Renters
20.2%
Age distribution
20.8%
20.3%
23.8%
14.2%
20.9%
Under 1820.8%
18–3420.3%
35–5423.8%
55–6414.2%
65+20.9%
Gender
51.4%
48.6%
Male51.4%
Female48.6%
Race & ethnicity
73.7%
16.6%
White73.7%
Black0.9%
Hispanic16.6%
Asian0.6%
Other8.2%
Education (25+)
29%
38.8%
20.3%
No HS diploma11.8%
HS diploma29%
Some college38.8%
Bachelor's+20.3%
Housing tenure
79.8%
20.2%
Owner79.8%
Renter20.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 98584 in Shelton, WA has changed in 5 years

Income
$64,973 → $78,610
up 21.0%
Population
37,360 → 40,606
up 8.7%
Renter share
25.4% → 20.2%
-5.2 pts
Bachelor's+
18.8% → 20.3%
+1.5 pts

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $64,973 in 2021 to $78,610 more recently. Census counts show ZIP 98584 in Shelton, WA adding about 3,246 residents over the five-year window, up 8.7% on net. The renter share has eased from 25.4% to 20.2%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 98584 covers Shelton, WA. The median rent here is $1,553/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,050/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,380/mo.

At 24% of local median household income ($78,610/yr), ZIP 98584 ranks as affordable 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 98584?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 98584 (Shelton, WA) is $1,553. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 98584 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 98584's median rent of $1,553/mo is $412 (21%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 98584 compare to other ZIPs in Washington?

ZIP 98584 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Washington, ranking #188 out of 209 ZIPs at $1,553/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 98584?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $62,000/year (~$30/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,553/mo in ZIP 98584. The local median household income is $78,610/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 98584?

Rent in ZIP 98584 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 98584 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 98584 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,553/mo, rent takes approximately 24% of the local median household income ($78,610/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 98584 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 98584 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 20.2% of ZIP 98584 households are renters, while 79.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 98584 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 98584 compare to the rest of Shelton?

ZIP 98584 sits right at the Shelton citywide median of $1,553/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 98584 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 98584 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
24%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,553/mo, rent takes ~24% of ZIP 98584's median household income ($78,610/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 98584 24%Benchmark 30%
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