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ZIP 98661

Pop. 50,743·Clark County·160th most expensive ZIP in Washington
Median rent (all units)
$1,752/mo
Year-over-Year
+6.3%
Month-over-Month
+1.8%
vs US Median
-$213
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ZIP 98661 · $1,752
More affordable than 55% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/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

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
$21,024/yr
At $1,752/mo median
Location
StateWA
CountyClark County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 6.3% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+6.3% YoY, +1.8% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 98661 (Vancouver, WA) is majority renter-occupied, 28.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
50,743
Median income
$76,913
Median age
35.7
Renters
57.3%
Age distribution
22%
26.5%
26%
14.2%
Under 1822%
18–3426.5%
35–5426%
55–6411.3%
65+14.2%
Gender
48.6%
51.4%
Male48.6%
Female51.4%
Race & ethnicity
65%
21%
White65%
Black4.6%
Hispanic21%
Asian4.6%
Other4.9%
Education (25+)
25.6%
35.2%
28.5%
No HS diploma10.6%
HS diploma25.6%
Some college35.2%
Bachelor's+28.5%
Housing tenure
42.7%
57.3%
Owner42.7%
Renter57.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 98661 in Vancouver, WA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,348 → $1,752
up 30.0%
Income
$61,579 → $76,913
up 24.9%
Population
49,822 → 50,743
up 1.8%
Renter share
56.4% → 57.3%
+0.9 pts
Bachelor's+
25.8% → 28.5%
+2.7 pts
Median age
35.2 → 35.7
+0.5 yrs

Rent in ZIP 98661 in Vancouver, WA has climbed 30.0% since 2021, going from about $1,348 per month to roughly $1,752 today. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $61,579 in 2021 to $76,913 more recently. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 5.1 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 49,822 to 50,743 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.8% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 25.8% to 28.5%. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 98661 in Vancouver, WA market of 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 98661 covers Vancouver, WA. The median rent here is $1,752/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,580/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,800/mo.

At 27% of local median household income ($76,913/yr), ZIP 98661 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 6.3% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 98661?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 98661 (Vancouver, WA) is $1,752. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 98661 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 98661's median rent of $1,752/mo is $213 (11%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 98661 compare to other ZIPs in Washington?

ZIP 98661 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Washington, ranking #160 out of 209 ZIPs at $1,752/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 98661?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $70,000/year (~$34/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,752/mo in ZIP 98661. The local median household income is $76,913/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 98661?

Rent in ZIP 98661 has increased 6.3% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 98661 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 98661 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,752/mo, rent takes approximately 27% of the local median household income ($76,913/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 98661 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 98661 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 57.3% of ZIP 98661 households are renters, while 42.7% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 98661 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 98661 compare to the rest of Vancouver?

ZIP 98661 is more affordable than Vancouver overall. At $1,752/mo, it's $66 below the Vancouver citywide median of $1,818/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 98661 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 98661 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
27%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,752/mo, rent takes ~27% of ZIP 98661's median household income ($76,913/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 98661 27%Benchmark 30%
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