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ZIP 98604

Pop. 38,839·Clark County·52nd most expensive ZIP in Washington
Median rent (all units)
$2,328/mo
Year-over-Year
+8.6%
Month-over-Month
+8.5%
vs US Median
+$377
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ZIP 98604 · $2,328
More expensive than 74% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,951/mo
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Studio
$1,470
1 BR
$1,580
2 BR
$1,800
3 BR
$2,470
4 BR+
$2,900
Research median
$1,800/mo

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

Annual cost
$27,936/yr
At $2,328/mo median
Location
StateWA
CountyClark County
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 98604 (Battle Ground, WA) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 29.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
38,839
Median income
$112,448
Median age
39.6
Renters
17.6%
Age distribution
24.7%
20%
25%
13%
17.4%
Under 1824.7%
18–3420%
35–5425%
55–6413%
65+17.4%
Gender
48.7%
51.3%
Male48.7%
Female51.3%
Race & ethnicity
87.5%
White87.5%
Black0.6%
Hispanic6.7%
Asian1.6%
Other3.6%
Education (25+)
27%
38%
29.1%
No HS diploma5.9%
HS diploma27%
Some college38%
Bachelor's+29.1%
Housing tenure
82.4%
17.6%
Owner82.4%
Renter17.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 98604 in Battle Ground, WA has changed in 5 years

Income
$93,107 → $112,448
up 20.8%
Population
37,041 → 38,839
up 4.9%
Renter share
20.1% → 17.6%
-2.5 pts
Bachelor's+
28.1% → 29.1%
+1.0 pts
Median age
38.5 → 39.6
+1.1 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 98604 in Battle Ground, WA now reports about $112,448, up from $93,107 in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 37,041 to 38,839 between 2021 and 2024, a 4.9% change. About 17.6% of households rent today, against 20.1% in 2021.

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

ZIP code 98604 covers Battle Ground, WA. The median rent here is $2,328/mo as of June 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,580/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,800/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($112,448/yr), ZIP 98604 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 8.6% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 98604?

As of June 22, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 98604 (Battle Ground, WA) is $2,328. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 98604 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 98604's median rent of $2,328/mo is $377 (19%) above the US national median of $1,951/mo.

How does ZIP 98604 compare to other ZIPs in Washington?

ZIP 98604 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Washington, ranking #52 out of 209 ZIPs tracked at $2,328/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 98604?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $93,000/year (~$45/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,328/mo in ZIP 98604. The local median household income is $112,448/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 98604?

Rent in ZIP 98604 has increased 8.6% over the past year as of June 22, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 98604 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 98604 is considered affordable for renters. At $2,328/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($112,448/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 98604 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 98604 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 17.6% of ZIP 98604 households are renters, while 82.4% are owner-occupied. ZIP 98604 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 98604 compare to the rest of Battle Ground?

ZIP 98604 sits right at the Battle Ground citywide median of $2,328/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 98604 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 98604 reflects June 22, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
25%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,328/mo, rent takes ~25% of ZIP 98604's median household income ($112,448/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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