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ZIP 98801

Pop. 45,426·Chelan County·163rd most expensive ZIP in Washington
Median rent (all units)
$1,729/mo
Year-over-Year
-0.2%
Month-over-Month
-2.1%
vs US Median
-$236
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 98801 · $1,729
More affordable than 56% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,040
1 BR
$1,150
2 BR
$1,510
3 BR
$2,080
4 BR+
$2,530
Research median
$1,510/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
$20,748/yr
At $1,729/mo median
Location
StateWA
CountyChelan County
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 0.2% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (-0.2% YoY, -2.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 98801 (Wenatchee, WA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 30.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
45,426
Median income
$81,488
Median age
37
Renters
41.2%
Age distribution
25.3%
22.3%
22.9%
18.2%
Under 1825.3%
18–3422.3%
35–5422.9%
55–6411.3%
65+18.2%
Gender
49.5%
50.5%
Male49.5%
Female50.5%
Race & ethnicity
63.1%
33.6%
White63.1%
Black0.7%
Hispanic33.6%
Asian0.8%
Other1.8%
Education (25+)
14%
24%
31.5%
30.6%
No HS diploma14%
HS diploma24%
Some college31.5%
Bachelor's+30.6%
Housing tenure
58.8%
41.2%
Owner58.8%
Renter41.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 98801 in Wenatchee, WA has changed in 5 years

Income
$64,480 → $81,488
up 26.4%
Population
44,861 → 45,426
up 1.3%
Renter share
42.1% → 41.2%
-0.9 pts
Bachelor's+
29% → 30.6%
+1.6 pts
Median age
35.6 → 37
+1.4 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 98801 in Wenatchee, WA now reports about $81,488, up from $64,480 in 2021. The population has grown by 1.3% since 2021, moving from about 44,861 residents to roughly 45,426.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 98801 covers Wenatchee, WA. The median rent here is $1,729/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,150/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,510/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($81,488/yr), ZIP 98801 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 0.2% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 98801?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 98801 (Wenatchee, WA) is $1,729. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 98801 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 98801's median rent of $1,729/mo is $236 (12%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 98801 compare to other ZIPs in Washington?

ZIP 98801 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Washington, ranking #163 out of 209 ZIPs at $1,729/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 98801?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $69,000/year (~$33/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,729/mo in ZIP 98801. The local median household income is $81,488/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 98801?

Rent in ZIP 98801 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.2% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 98801 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 98801 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,729/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($81,488/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 98801 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 98801 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 41.2% of ZIP 98801 households are renters, while 58.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 98801 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 98801 compare to the rest of Wenatchee?

ZIP 98801 sits right at the Wenatchee citywide median of $1,729/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 98801 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 98801 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
25%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,729/mo, rent takes ~25% of ZIP 98801's median household income ($81,488/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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