ZIP Code · WA

ZIP 98802

Part of East Wenatchee, WA

Pop. 33,539·Douglas County·76th most expensive ZIP in Washington

Median rent (all units)

$2,179/mo

Year-over-Year

+2.0%

Month-over-Month

-0.6%

vs US Median

+$247

Reported rents

Falling (Monthly)

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ZIP 98802 · $2,179

More expensive than 70% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,090

1 BR

$1,200

2 BR

$1,580

3 BR

$2,170

4 BR+

$2,650

Research median

$1,580/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Past year vs. the rest of Washington

Rent in ZIP 98802 changed +2.0% over the year to September 2026. Across the 193 Washington ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +2.5%.

Recent direction

Rent has fallen 4 months in a row, and rose in 7 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($87,744) is $2,194 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 3-bedroom ($2,170); a 4-bedroom is $2,650.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 98801, 8 miles away, rents for 23% less ($1,679/mo), about $6,000 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 98802. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$26,148/yr

At $2,179/mo median

Location

CityEast Wenatchee

StateWA

CountyDouglas County

Rent Market Meter

Balanced Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.

Based on rent-price momentum (+2.0% YoY, -0.6% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 98802 (East Wenatchee, WA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 22.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

33,539

Median income

$87,744

Median age

38.4

Renters

30.3%

Age distribution

25.5%

20.5%

24.2%

18.8%

Under 1825.5%

18–3420.5%

35–5424.2%

55–6411%

65+18.8%

Gender

51.3%

48.7%

Male51.3%

Female48.7%

Race & ethnicity

63.1%

33.4%

White63.1%

Hispanic33.4%

Asian1.1%

Other2%

Education (25+)

14.5%

28.2%

34.7%

22.7%

No HS diploma14.5%

HS diploma28.2%

Some college34.7%

Bachelor's+22.7%

Housing tenure

69.7%

30.3%

Owner69.7%

Renter30.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 98802 in East Wenatchee, WA has changed in 5 years

Income

$73,949 → $87,744

up 18.7%

Population

31,480 → 33,539

up 6.5%

Renter share

30.4% → 30.3%

-0.1 pts

Bachelor's+

23.3% → 22.7%

-0.6 pts

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 98802 in East Wenatchee, WA now reports about $87,744, up from $73,949 in 2021. The population has grown by 6.5% since 2021, moving from about 31,480 residents to roughly 33,539.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 98802 covers East Wenatchee, WA. The median rent here is $2,179/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,200/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,580/mo.

At 30% of local median household income ($87,744/yr), ZIP 98802 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.0% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 98802?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $87,000/year (about $42/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,179/mo in ZIP 98802. The local median household income is $87,744/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 98802?

Rent in ZIP 98802 has risen 2.0% over the past year.

How does ZIP 98802 compare to other ZIPs in Washington?

ZIP 98802 is in the middle among Washington ZIP codes for rent, ranking #76 of 207 at $2,179/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 98802 changed +2.0%, against a typical +2.5% across the 193 Washington ZIP codes Zillow tracks.