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ZIP 98642

Pop. 26,816·Clark County·67th most expensive ZIP in Washington
Median rent (all units)
$2,227/mo
Year-over-Year
+9.1%
Month-over-Month
-2.4%
vs US Median
+$262
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ZIP 98642 · $2,227
More expensive than 70% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,890
1 BR
$2,020
2 BR
$2,310
3 BR
$3,150
4 BR+
$3,740
Research median
$2,310/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
$26,724/yr
At $2,227/mo median
Location
StateWA
CountyClark County
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Landlord's Market
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Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 98642 (Ridgefield, WA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 40.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
26,816
Median income
$120,822
Median age
40.3
Renters
15.9%
Age distribution
25.5%
17.2%
27.1%
18.5%
Under 1825.5%
18–3417.2%
35–5427.1%
55–6411.7%
65+18.5%
Gender
48.7%
51.3%
Male48.7%
Female51.3%
Race & ethnicity
83.7%
White83.7%
Black1.3%
Hispanic8.6%
Asian2.8%
Other3.6%
Education (25+)
19.7%
34.9%
40.8%
No HS diploma4.5%
HS diploma19.7%
Some college34.9%
Bachelor's+40.8%
Housing tenure
84.1%
15.9%
Owner84.1%
Renter15.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 98642 in Ridgefield, WA has changed in 5 years

Income
$101,314 → $120,822
up 19.3%
Population
22,934 → 26,816
up 16.9%
Renter share
18.4% → 15.9%
-2.5 pts
Bachelor's+
34% → 40.8%
+6.8 pts

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $101,314 in 2021 to $120,822 more recently. Headcount in the area went from 22,934 to 26,816 between 2021 and 2024, a 16.9% change. About 15.9% of households rent today, against 18.4% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 34% to 40.8%.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 98642 covers Ridgefield, WA. The median rent here is $2,227/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,020/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,310/mo.

At 22% of local median household income ($120,822/yr), ZIP 98642 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 9.1% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 98642?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 98642 (Ridgefield, WA) is $2,227. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 98642 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 98642's median rent of $2,227/mo is $262 (13%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 98642 compare to other ZIPs in Washington?

ZIP 98642 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Washington, ranking #67 out of 209 ZIPs tracked at $2,227/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 98642?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $89,000/year (~$43/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,227/mo in ZIP 98642. The local median household income is $120,822/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 98642?

Rent in ZIP 98642 has increased 9.1% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 98642 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 98642 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,227/mo, rent takes approximately 22% of the local median household income ($120,822/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 98642 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 98642 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 15.9% of ZIP 98642 households are renters, while 84.1% are owner-occupied. ZIP 98642 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 98642 compare to the rest of Ridgefield?

ZIP 98642 is pricier than Ridgefield as a whole. At $2,227/mo, it's $31 above the Ridgefield citywide median of $2,196/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 98642 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 98642 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
22%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,227/mo, rent takes ~22% of ZIP 98642's median household income ($120,822/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 98642 22%Benchmark 30%
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