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ZIP 98589

Part of Tenino, WA
Pop. 7,010·Thurston County·173rd most expensive ZIP in Washington
Median rent (all units)
$1,660/mo
Year-over-Year
+1.8%
Month-over-Month
+1.8%
vs US Median
-$305
Rising (Monthly)
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ZIP 98589 · $1,660
More affordable than 56% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,260
1 BR
$1,430
2 BR
$1,660
3 BR
$2,280
4 BR+
$2,790
Research median
$1,660/mo

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Last updated: April 19, 2026

Annual cost
$19,920/yr
At $1,660/mo median
Location
CityTenino
StateWA
CountyThurston County
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are climbing (1.8% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+1.8% YoY, +1.8% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 98589 (Tenino, WA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 27.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
7,010
Median income
$83,855
Median age
46.8
Renters
17.8%
Age distribution
17.9%
15.6%
29.1%
16%
21.4%
Under 1817.9%
18–3415.6%
35–5429.1%
55–6416%
65+21.4%
Gender
49.8%
50.2%
Male49.8%
Female50.2%
Race & ethnicity
84.5%
White84.5%
Black2.8%
Hispanic4.6%
Asian1.5%
Other6.7%
Education (25+)
22%
43%
27.4%
No HS diploma7.6%
HS diploma22%
Some college43%
Bachelor's+27.4%
Housing tenure
82.2%
17.8%
Owner82.2%
Renter17.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 98589 in Tenino, WA has changed in 5 years

Income
$76,438 → $83,855
up 9.7%
Population
7,699 → 7,010
down 8.9%
Renter share
21.6% → 17.8%
-3.8 pts
Bachelor's+
26.5% → 27.4%
+0.9 pts
Median age
42.7 → 46.8
+4.1 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $83,855 today, compared with $76,438 five years earlier. Headcount in the area went from 7,699 to 7,010 between 2021 and 2024, a 8.9% change. About 17.8% of households rent today, against 21.6% in 2021.

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Last updated: April 19, 2026

ZIP code 98589 covers Tenino, WA. The median rent here is $1,660/mo as of April 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,430/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,660/mo.

At 24% of local median household income ($83,855/yr), ZIP 98589 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.8% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 98589?

As of April 19, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 98589 (Tenino, WA) is $1,660. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 98589 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 98589's median rent of $1,660/mo is $305 (16%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 98589 compare to other ZIPs in Washington?

ZIP 98589 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Washington, ranking #173 out of 214 ZIPs at $1,660/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 98589?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $66,000/year (~$32/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,660/mo in ZIP 98589. The local median household income is $83,855/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 98589?

Rent in ZIP 98589 has increased 1.8% over the past year as of April 19, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 98589 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 98589 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,660/mo, rent takes approximately 24% of the local median household income ($83,855/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 98589 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 98589 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 17.8% of ZIP 98589 households are renters, while 82.2% are owner-occupied. ZIP 98589 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

When was rent data for ZIP 98589 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 98589 reflects April 19, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
24%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,660/mo, rent takes ~24% of ZIP 98589's median household income ($83,855/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 98589 24%Benchmark 30%
State income taxNone
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