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ZIP 98665

Pop. 28,910·Clark County·162nd most expensive ZIP in Washington
Median rent (all units)
$1,740/mo
Year-over-Year
-1.0%
Month-over-Month
+0.9%
vs US Median
-$225
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ZIP 98665 · $1,740
More affordable than 56% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,560
1 BR
$1,670
2 BR
$1,910
3 BR
$2,600
4 BR+
$3,090
Research median
$1,910/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
$20,880/yr
At $1,740/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 (-1.0% YoY, +0.9% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 98665 (Vancouver, WA) is majority owner-occupied, 29.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
28,910
Median income
$88,559
Median age
38.3
Renters
42%
Age distribution
20.6%
24.2%
26.9%
12%
16.2%
Under 1820.6%
18–3424.2%
35–5426.9%
55–6412%
65+16.2%
Gender
49.8%
50.2%
Male49.8%
Female50.2%
Race & ethnicity
72.4%
15.6%
White72.4%
Black3%
Hispanic15.6%
Asian4.3%
Other4.8%
Education (25+)
25.1%
37.9%
29.3%
No HS diploma7.7%
HS diploma25.1%
Some college37.9%
Bachelor's+29.3%
Housing tenure
58%
42%
Owner58%
Renter42%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 98665 in Vancouver, WA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,493 → $1,740
up 16.5%
Income
$71,811 → $88,559
up 23.3%
Population
27,175 → 28,910
up 6.4%
Renter share
40.5% → 42%
+1.5 pts
Bachelor's+
28.8% → 29.3%
+0.5 pts
Median age
39.2 → 38.3
-0.9 yrs

The median rent in ZIP 98665 in Vancouver, WA stood at $1,493 in 2021 and currently runs about $1,740, reflecting a 16.5% increase over the period. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 98665 in Vancouver, WA now reports about $88,559, up from $71,811 in 2021. On paper, paychecks moved up faster than rent, which softens the affordability squeeze versus the 2021 baseline. The population has grown by 6.4% since 2021, moving from about 27,175 residents to roughly 28,910. Renters now make up 42% of households, compared with 40.5% five years ago. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 98665 in Vancouver, WA reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 98665 covers Vancouver, WA. The median rent here is $1,740/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,670/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,910/mo.

At 24% of local median household income ($88,559/yr), ZIP 98665 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 1.0% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 98665?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 98665 (Vancouver, WA) is $1,740. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 98665 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 98665's median rent of $1,740/mo is $225 (11%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 98665 compare to other ZIPs in Washington?

ZIP 98665 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Washington, ranking #162 out of 209 ZIPs at $1,740/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 98665?

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 $1,740/mo in ZIP 98665. The local median household income is $88,559/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 98665?

Rent in ZIP 98665 has decreased 1.0% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 98665 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 98665 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,740/mo, rent takes approximately 24% of the local median household income ($88,559/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 98665 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 98665 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 42% of ZIP 98665 households are renters, while 58% are owner-occupied. ZIP 98665 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 98665 compare to the rest of Vancouver?

ZIP 98665 is more affordable than Vancouver overall. At $1,740/mo, it's $78 below the Vancouver citywide median of $1,818/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 98665 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 98665 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
24%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,740/mo, rent takes ~24% of ZIP 98665's median household income ($88,559/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 98665 24%Benchmark 30%
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