ZIP Code · WA

ZIP 98682

Pop. 68,305·Clark County·168th most expensive ZIP in Washington
Median rent (all units)
$1,698/mo
Year-over-Year
+1.6%
Month-over-Month
+0.3%
vs US Median
-$234
Reported rents
Stable (Monthly)
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ZIP 98682 · $1,698
More affordable than 58% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo
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Studio
$1,520
1 BR
$1,620
2 BR
$1,860
3 BR
$2,530
4 BR+
$3,010
Research median
$1,860/mo

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

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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Cheapest month to sign

January. Asking rents in ZIP 98682 usually run 1.3% below trend in January and 1.7% above it in August, about $51 a month apart at today's median. Based on 9 years of data.

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 98682 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in December 2016.

Past year vs. the rest of Washington

Rent in ZIP 98682 changed +1.6% over the year to September 2026. Across the 193 Washington ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +2.5%.

Rent vs. income since 2019

From 2019 to 2024, rent in ZIP 98682 rose 32.1% while median household income rose 32.1% ($75,634 to $99,918). Income kept ahead of rent.

Since before the pandemic

Rent in ZIP 98682 is 35.9% higher than in March 2020. Across the US, rent is up 37.3% over the same stretch.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 5 months in a row, and rose in 7 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($99,918) is $2,498 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($1,860); a 3-bedroom is $2,530.

Rank in Vancouver

4th cheapest of 11 ZIP codes in Vancouver.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 97230, 8 miles away, rents for 10% less ($1,527/mo), about $2,100 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 98682. The seasonal pattern compares Zillow’s seasonally adjusted and unadjusted series. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost
$20,376/yr
At $1,698/mo median
Location
StateWA
CountyClark County
Rent Market Meter
Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are climbing (1.6% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+1.6% YoY, +0.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 98682 (Vancouver, WA) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 25.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
68,305
Median income
$99,918
Median age
35.7
Renters
29.6%
Age distribution
24.1%
24.5%
27.6%
12.4%
Under 1824.1%
18–3424.5%
35–5427.6%
55–6411.4%
65+12.4%
Gender
50.1%
49.9%
Male50.1%
Female49.9%
Race & ethnicity
72%
14.8%
White72%
Black2.3%
Hispanic14.8%
Asian5.7%
Other5.2%
Education (25+)
28.9%
37.1%
25.7%
No HS diploma8.3%
HS diploma28.9%
Some college37.1%
Bachelor's+25.7%
Housing tenure
70.4%
29.6%
Owner70.4%
Renter29.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 98682 in Vancouver, WA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,380 → $1,698
up 23.0%
Income
$82,858 → $99,918
up 20.6%
Population
66,229 → 68,305
up 3.1%
Renter share
30.1% → 29.6%
-0.5 pts
Bachelor's+
24.6% → 25.7%
+1.1 pts
Median age
34.9 → 35.7
+0.8 yrs

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 98682 in Vancouver, WA paid around $1,380 a month. That figure now sits near $1,698, up 23.0% from the 2021 baseline. Household income in the area moved from $82,858 to $99,918 across the same window, up 20.6% versus 2021. Census counts show ZIP 98682 in Vancouver, WA adding about 2,076 residents over the five-year window, up 3.1% on net. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 98682 in Vancouver, WA look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 98682 covers Vancouver, WA. The median rent here is $1,698/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,620/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,860/mo.

At 20% of local median household income ($99,918/yr), ZIP 98682 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.6% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 98682?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $68,000/year (about $33/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,698/mo in ZIP 98682. The local median household income is $99,918/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 98682?

Rent in ZIP 98682 has risen 1.6% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in December 2016.

When is the cheapest time to rent in ZIP 98682?

Asking rents in ZIP 98682 are usually lowest in January, about 1.3% below their yearly trend, and highest in August, about 1.7% above it. At today's median that is a gap of roughly $51 a month. This pattern comes from 9 years of Zillow rent data.

Has rent outpaced income in ZIP 98682?

No. From 2019 to 2024, rent in ZIP 98682 rose 32.1% while median household income rose 32.1%, from $75,634 to $99,918. Rent is Zillow's yearly average; income is the Census 5-year estimate for the same years.

How does ZIP 98682 compare to other ZIPs in Washington?

ZIP 98682 is one of the more affordable among Washington ZIP codes for rent, ranking #168 of 207 at $1,698/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 98682 changed +1.6%, against a typical +2.5% across the 193 Washington ZIP codes Zillow tracks.

How does ZIP 98682 compare to the rest of Vancouver?

At $1,698/mo, ZIP 98682 is $105 below the Vancouver citywide median of $1,803/mo. It is the 4th cheapest of 11 ZIP codes in Vancouver.
Income Affordability
20%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,698/mo, rent takes ~20% of ZIP 98682's median household income ($99,918/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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