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ZIP 98662

Pop. 37,723·Clark County·161st most expensive ZIP in Washington
Median rent (all units)
$1,741/mo
Year-over-Year
+0.9%
Month-over-Month
+0.3%
vs US Median
-$224
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ZIP 98662 · $1,741
More affordable than 56% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,620
1 BR
$1,730
2 BR
$1,980
3 BR
$2,700
4 BR+
$3,200
Research median
$1,980/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
$20,892/yr
At $1,741/mo median
Location
StateWA
CountyClark County
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Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.9% YoY, +0.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 98662 (Vancouver, WA) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 25.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
37,723
Median income
$94,303
Median age
38.3
Renters
36%
Age distribution
20.7%
24.5%
25.1%
12.3%
17.4%
Under 1820.7%
18–3424.5%
35–5425.1%
55–6412.3%
65+17.4%
Gender
51.9%
48.1%
Male51.9%
Female48.1%
Race & ethnicity
74.6%
12.7%
White74.6%
Black2.9%
Hispanic12.7%
Asian5.9%
Other3.8%
Education (25+)
25.5%
37.8%
25.4%
No HS diploma11.3%
HS diploma25.5%
Some college37.8%
Bachelor's+25.4%
Housing tenure
64%
36%
Owner64%
Renter36%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 98662 in Vancouver, WA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,503 → $1,741
up 15.8%
Income
$77,263 → $94,303
up 22.1%
Population
36,573 → 37,723
up 3.1%
Renter share
37.5% → 36%
-1.5 pts
Bachelor's+
24.3% → 25.4%
+1.1 pts
Median age
37.5 → 38.3
+0.8 yrs

Since 2021, the typical rent in ZIP 98662 in Vancouver, WA has climbed from $1,503 to $1,741, a 15.8% change over five years. Median household income rose from $77,263 to $94,303 between 2021 and 2024, a 22.1% shift. On paper, paychecks moved up faster than rent, which softens the affordability squeeze versus the 2021 baseline. The population has grown by 3.1% since 2021, moving from about 36,573 residents to roughly 37,723. Renters now make up 36% of households, compared with 37.5% five years ago. Taken together, the five-year picture in ZIP 98662 in Vancouver, WA reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 98662 covers Vancouver, WA. The median rent here is $1,741/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,730/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,980/mo.

At 22% of local median household income ($94,303/yr), ZIP 98662 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 0.9% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 98662?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 98662 (Vancouver, WA) is $1,741. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 98662 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 98662's median rent of $1,741/mo is $224 (11%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 98662 compare to other ZIPs in Washington?

ZIP 98662 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Washington, ranking #161 out of 209 ZIPs at $1,741/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 98662?

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 $1,741/mo in ZIP 98662. The local median household income is $94,303/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 98662?

Rent in ZIP 98662 has increased 0.9% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 98662 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 98662 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,741/mo, rent takes approximately 22% of the local median household income ($94,303/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 98662 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 98662 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 36% of ZIP 98662 households are renters, while 64% are owner-occupied. ZIP 98662 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 98662 compare to the rest of Vancouver?

ZIP 98662 is more affordable than Vancouver overall. At $1,741/mo, it's $77 below the Vancouver citywide median of $1,818/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 98662 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 98662 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
22%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,741/mo, rent takes ~22% of ZIP 98662's median household income ($94,303/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 98662 22%Benchmark 30%
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