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ZIP 98685

Pop. 30,607·Clark County·37th most expensive ZIP in Washington
Median rent (all units)
$2,502/mo
Year-over-Year
+9.2%
Month-over-Month
-0.3%
vs US Median
+$537
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ZIP 98685 · $2,502
More expensive than 79% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,760
1 BR
$1,890
2 BR
$2,160
3 BR
$2,940
4 BR+
$3,490
Research median
$2,160/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
$30,024/yr
At $2,502/mo median
Location
StateWA
CountyClark County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 9.2% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+9.2% YoY, -0.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 98685 (Vancouver, WA) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 42.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
30,607
Median income
$130,972
Median age
44.4
Renters
15.2%
Age distribution
21.6%
16.4%
25.7%
17.7%
18.6%
Under 1821.6%
18–3416.4%
35–5425.7%
55–6417.7%
65+18.6%
Gender
49.2%
50.8%
Male49.2%
Female50.8%
Race & ethnicity
80.4%
White80.4%
Black1%
Hispanic8.8%
Asian4.1%
Other5.7%
Education (25+)
19.3%
33.6%
42.2%
No HS diploma4.8%
HS diploma19.3%
Some college33.6%
Bachelor's+42.2%
Housing tenure
84.8%
15.2%
Owner84.8%
Renter15.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 98685 in Vancouver, WA has changed in 5 years

Income
$112,375 → $130,972
up 16.5%
Population
30,199 → 30,607
up 1.4%
Renter share
17.6% → 15.2%
-2.4 pts
Bachelor's+
46.5% → 42.2%
-4.3 pts

Median household income rose from $112,375 to $130,972 between 2021 and 2024, a 16.5% shift. The population has grown by 1.4% since 2021, moving from about 30,199 residents to roughly 30,607. Renters now make up 15.2% of households, compared with 17.6% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 42.2% of adults here, versus 46.5% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 98685 covers Vancouver, WA. The median rent here is $2,502/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,890/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,160/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($130,972/yr), ZIP 98685 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 9.2% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 98685?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 98685 (Vancouver, WA) is $2,502. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 98685 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 98685's median rent of $2,502/mo is $537 (27%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 98685 compare to other ZIPs in Washington?

ZIP 98685 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Washington, ranking #37 out of 209 ZIPs tracked at $2,502/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 98685?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $100,000/year (~$48/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,502/mo in ZIP 98685. The local median household income is $130,972/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 98685?

Rent in ZIP 98685 has increased 9.2% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 98685 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 98685 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,502/mo, rent takes approximately 23% of the local median household income ($130,972/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 98685 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 98685 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 15.2% of ZIP 98685 households are renters, while 84.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 98685 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 98685 compare to the rest of Vancouver?

ZIP 98685 is pricier than Vancouver as a whole. At $2,502/mo, it's $684 above the Vancouver citywide median of $1,818/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 98685 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 98685 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
23%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,502/mo, rent takes ~23% of ZIP 98685's median household income ($130,972/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 98685 23%Benchmark 30%
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