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ZIP 98802

Pop. 33,539·Douglas County·63rd most expensive ZIP in Washington
Median rent (all units)
$2,247/mo
Year-over-Year
-1.0%
Month-over-Month
-2.2%
vs US Median
+$282
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ZIP 98802 · $2,247
More expensive than 71% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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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).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$26,964/yr
At $2,247/mo median
Location
StateWA
CountyDouglas County
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 1.0% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (-1.0% YoY, -2.2% 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: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 98802 covers East Wenatchee, WA. The median rent here is $2,247/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,200/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,580/mo.

At 31% of local median household income ($87,744/yr), ZIP 98802 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 1.0% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 98802?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 98802 (East Wenatchee, WA) is $2,247. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 98802 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 98802's median rent of $2,247/mo is $282 (14%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 98802 compare to other ZIPs in Washington?

ZIP 98802 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Washington, ranking #63 out of 209 ZIPs tracked at $2,247/mo.

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 $90,000/year (~$43/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,247/mo in ZIP 98802. The local median household income is $87,744/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 98802?

Rent in ZIP 98802 has decreased 1.0% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 98802 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 98802 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,247/mo, rent takes approximately 31% of the local median household income ($87,744/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 98802 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 98802 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 30.3% of ZIP 98802 households are renters, while 69.7% are owner-occupied. ZIP 98802 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 98802 compare to the rest of East Wenatchee?

ZIP 98802 sits right at the East Wenatchee citywide median of $2,247/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 98802 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 98802 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
31%
MODERATE

At $2,247/mo, rent takes ~31% of ZIP 98802's median household income ($87,744/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 98802 31%Benchmark 30%
State income taxNone
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