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ZIP 98683

Pop. 32,107·Clark County·154th most expensive ZIP in Washington
Median rent (all units)
$1,823/mo
Year-over-Year
+3.6%
Month-over-Month
+2.1%
vs US Median
-$142
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ZIP 98683 · $1,823
More expensive than 50% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,660
1 BR
$1,770
2 BR
$2,030
3 BR
$2,770
4 BR+
$3,280
Research median
$2,030/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
$21,876/yr
At $1,823/mo median
Location
StateWA
CountyClark County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 3.6% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+3.6% YoY, +2.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 98683 (Vancouver, WA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 43.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
32,107
Median income
$87,659
Median age
42.3
Renters
43.1%
Age distribution
17.7%
22.4%
25.7%
12.5%
21.7%
Under 1817.7%
18–3422.4%
35–5425.7%
55–6412.5%
65+21.7%
Gender
48.9%
51.1%
Male48.9%
Female51.1%
Race & ethnicity
69.4%
White69.4%
Black2.8%
Hispanic10.7%
Asian9.9%
Other7.2%
Education (25+)
21.2%
28.4%
43.2%
No HS diploma7.2%
HS diploma21.2%
Some college28.4%
Bachelor's+43.2%
Housing tenure
56.9%
43.1%
Owner56.9%
Renter43.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 98683 in Vancouver, WA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,360 → $1,823
up 34.0%
Income
$75,458 → $87,659
up 16.2%
Population
31,969 → 32,107
up 0.4%
Renter share
43.6% → 43.1%
-0.5 pts
Bachelor's+
39% → 43.2%
+4.2 pts
Median age
43.2 → 42.3
-0.9 yrs

Rent in ZIP 98683 in Vancouver, WA has climbed 34.0% since 2021, going from about $1,360 per month to roughly $1,823 today. Household income in the area moved from $75,458 to $87,659 across the same window, up 16.2% versus 2021. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 17.8 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 39% to 43.2%. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 98683 in Vancouver, WA look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 98683 covers Vancouver, WA. The median rent here is $1,823/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,770/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,030/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($87,659/yr), ZIP 98683 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.6% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 98683?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 98683 (Vancouver, WA) is $1,823. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 98683 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 98683's median rent of $1,823/mo is $142 (7%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 98683 compare to other ZIPs in Washington?

ZIP 98683 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Washington, ranking #154 out of 209 ZIPs at $1,823/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 98683?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $73,000/year (~$35/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,823/mo in ZIP 98683. The local median household income is $87,659/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 98683?

Rent in ZIP 98683 has increased 3.6% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 98683 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 98683 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,823/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($87,659/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 98683 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 98683 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 43.1% of ZIP 98683 households are renters, while 56.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 98683 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 98683 compare to the rest of Vancouver?

ZIP 98683 is pricier than Vancouver as a whole. At $1,823/mo, it's $5 above the Vancouver citywide median of $1,818/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 98683 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 98683 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
25%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,823/mo, rent takes ~25% of ZIP 98683's median household income ($87,659/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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