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ZIP 98629

Pop. 9,076·Clark County·131st most expensive ZIP in Washington
Median rent (all units)
$1,933/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+7.7%
vs US Median
-$32
Rising (Monthly)
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ZIP 98629 · $1,933
More expensive than 57% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,900
1 BR
$2,020
2 BR
$2,320
3 BR
$3,160
4 BR+
$3,750
Research median
$2,320/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

Annual cost
$23,196/yr
At $1,933/mo median
Location
StateWA
CountyClark County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +7.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 98629 (La Center, WA) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 26.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
9,076
Median income
$106,779
Median age
40.5
Renters
14.6%
Age distribution
24.6%
18.8%
24.5%
13.3%
18.7%
Under 1824.6%
18–3418.8%
35–5424.5%
55–6413.3%
65+18.7%
Gender
49.3%
50.7%
Male49.3%
Female50.7%
Race & ethnicity
86.8%
White86.8%
Hispanic7.4%
Asian4.3%
Other1.5%
Education (25+)
26.9%
40.4%
26.3%
No HS diploma6.4%
HS diploma26.9%
Some college40.4%
Bachelor's+26.3%
Housing tenure
85.4%
14.6%
Owner85.4%
Renter14.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 98629 in La Center, WA has changed in 5 years

Income
$103,119 → $106,779
up 3.5%
Population
8,872 → 9,076
up 2.3%
Renter share
14.1% → 14.6%
+0.5 pts
Bachelor's+
25.1% → 26.3%
+1.2 pts
Median age
42.6 → 40.5
-2.1 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $103,119 to $106,779 across the same window, up 3.5% versus 2021. Census counts show ZIP 98629 in La Center, WA adding about 204 residents over the five-year window, up 2.3% on net.

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

ZIP code 98629 covers La Center, WA. The median rent here is $1,933/mo as of June 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,020/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,320/mo.

At 22% of local median household income ($106,779/yr), ZIP 98629 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 98629?

As of June 22, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 98629 (La Center, WA) is $1,933. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 98629 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 98629's median rent of $1,933/mo is $32 (2%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 98629 compare to other ZIPs in Washington?

ZIP 98629 falls in the middle range for Washington, ranking #131 out of 209 ZIPs at $1,933/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 98629?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $77,000/year (~$37/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,933/mo in ZIP 98629. The local median household income is $106,779/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 98629?

Rent in ZIP 98629 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of June 22, 2026.

Is ZIP 98629 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 98629 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,933/mo, rent takes approximately 22% of the local median household income ($106,779/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 98629 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 98629 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 14.6% of ZIP 98629 households are renters, while 85.4% are owner-occupied. ZIP 98629 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 98629 compare to the rest of La Center?

ZIP 98629 sits right at the La Center citywide median of $1,933/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 98629 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 98629 reflects June 22, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
22%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,933/mo, rent takes ~22% of ZIP 98629's median household income ($106,779/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 98629 22%Benchmark 30%
State income taxNone
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