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ZIP 98686

Pop. 21,243·Clark County·85th most expensive ZIP in Washington
Median rent (all units)
$2,155/mo
Year-over-Year
+3.1%
Month-over-Month
-5.3%
vs US Median
+$190
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 98686 · $2,155
More expensive than 68% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,700
1 BR
$1,820
2 BR
$2,080
3 BR
$2,830
4 BR+
$3,360
Research median
$2,080/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
$25,860/yr
At $2,155/mo median
Location
StateWA
CountyClark County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 3.1% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+3.1% YoY, -5.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 98686 (Vancouver, WA) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 38% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
21,243
Median income
$107,801
Median age
41.9
Renters
23.1%
Age distribution
23.2%
17%
31%
17.9%
Under 1823.2%
18–3417%
35–5431%
55–6410.9%
65+17.9%
Gender
50%
50%
Male50%
Female50%
Race & ethnicity
74.3%
White74.3%
Black2.3%
Hispanic8.4%
Asian6.4%
Other8.5%
Education (25+)
22.1%
35.8%
38%
No HS diploma4.1%
HS diploma22.1%
Some college35.8%
Bachelor's+38%
Housing tenure
76.9%
23.1%
Owner76.9%
Renter23.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 98686 in Vancouver, WA has changed in 5 years

Income
$92,450 → $107,801
up 16.6%
Population
20,547 → 21,243
up 3.4%
Renter share
25.2% → 23.1%
-2.1 pts
Bachelor's+
37.5% → 38%
+0.5 pts

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 98686 in Vancouver, WA now reports about $107,801, up from $92,450 in 2021. The population has grown by 3.4% since 2021, moving from about 20,547 residents to roughly 21,243. Renters now make up 23.1% of households, compared with 25.2% five years ago.

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About renting in ZIP 98686

Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 98686 covers Vancouver, WA. The median rent here is $2,155/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,820/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,080/mo.

At 24% of local median household income ($107,801/yr), ZIP 98686 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.1% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 98686?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 98686 (Vancouver, WA) is $2,155. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 98686 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 98686's median rent of $2,155/mo is $190 (10%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 98686 compare to other ZIPs in Washington?

ZIP 98686 falls in the middle range for Washington, ranking #85 out of 209 ZIPs at $2,155/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 98686?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $86,000/year (~$41/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,155/mo in ZIP 98686. The local median household income is $107,801/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 98686?

Rent in ZIP 98686 has increased 3.1% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 98686 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 98686 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,155/mo, rent takes approximately 24% of the local median household income ($107,801/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 98686 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 98686 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 23.1% of ZIP 98686 households are renters, while 76.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 98686 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 98686 compare to the rest of Vancouver?

ZIP 98686 is pricier than Vancouver as a whole. At $2,155/mo, it's $337 above the Vancouver citywide median of $1,818/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 98686 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 98686 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
24%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,155/mo, rent takes ~24% of ZIP 98686's median household income ($107,801/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 98686 24%Benchmark 30%
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