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ZIP 98684

Pop. 37,298·Clark County·134th most expensive ZIP in Washington
Median rent (all units)
$1,942/mo
Year-over-Year
-6.2%
Month-over-Month
+2.0%
vs US Median
-$23
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ZIP 98684 · $1,942
More expensive than 57% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,750
1 BR
$1,870
2 BR
$2,140
3 BR
$2,920
4 BR+
$3,460
Research median
$2,140/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
$23,304/yr
At $1,942/mo median
Location
StateWA
CountyClark County
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 6.2% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (-6.2% YoY, +2.0% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 98684 (Vancouver, WA) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a median income above the national average, 29% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
37,298
Median income
$90,620
Median age
38
Renters
46.6%
Age distribution
22.9%
23.5%
27.2%
14.4%
Under 1822.9%
18–3423.5%
35–5427.2%
55–6412%
65+14.4%
Gender
49.2%
50.8%
Male49.2%
Female50.8%
Race & ethnicity
67%
17.9%
White67%
Black2.1%
Hispanic17.9%
Asian6.4%
Other6.6%
Education (25+)
26.5%
34.9%
29%
No HS diploma9.5%
HS diploma26.5%
Some college34.9%
Bachelor's+29%
Housing tenure
53.4%
46.6%
Owner53.4%
Renter46.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 98684 in Vancouver, WA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,623 → $1,942
up 19.7%
Income
$76,644 → $90,620
up 18.2%
Population
34,394 → 37,298
up 8.4%
Renter share
44.5% → 46.6%
+2.1 pts
Bachelor's+
28.3% → 29%
+0.7 pts
Median age
36.1 → 38
+1.9 yrs

Compared with 2021, rent in ZIP 98684 in Vancouver, WA has increased by $319 per month, settling near $1,942 after starting the period at $1,623. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $76,644 in 2021 to $90,620 more recently. Headcount in the area went from 34,394 to 37,298 between 2021 and 2024, a 8.4% change. About 46.6% of households rent today, against 44.5% in 2021. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 98684 in Vancouver, WA market of 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 98684 covers Vancouver, WA. The median rent here is $1,942/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,870/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,140/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($90,620/yr), ZIP 98684 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 6.2% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 98684?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 98684 (Vancouver, WA) is $1,942. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 98684 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 98684's median rent of $1,942/mo is $23 (1%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 98684 compare to other ZIPs in Washington?

ZIP 98684 falls in the middle range for Washington, ranking #134 out of 209 ZIPs at $1,942/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 98684?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $78,000/year (~$38/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,942/mo in ZIP 98684. The local median household income is $90,620/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 98684?

Rent in ZIP 98684 has decreased 6.2% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 98684 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 98684 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,942/mo, rent takes approximately 26% of the local median household income ($90,620/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 98684 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 98684 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 46.6% of ZIP 98684 households are renters, while 53.4% are owner-occupied. ZIP 98684 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 98684 compare to the rest of Vancouver?

ZIP 98684 is pricier than Vancouver as a whole. At $1,942/mo, it's $124 above the Vancouver citywide median of $1,818/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 98684 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 98684 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
26%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,942/mo, rent takes ~26% of ZIP 98684's median household income ($90,620/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 98684 26%Benchmark 30%
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