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ZIP 98826

Pop. 7,605·Chelan County·184th most expensive ZIP in Washington
Median rent (all units)
$1,610/mo
Year-over-Year
-13.9%
Month-over-Month
+1.1%
vs US Median
-$355
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ZIP 98826 · $1,610
More affordable than 66% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,233
1 BR
$1,267
2 BR
$1,480
3 BR
$1,952
4 BR+
$2,274
Research median
$1,480/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
$19,320/yr
At $1,610/mo median
Location
StateWA
CountyChelan County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 13.9% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-13.9% YoY, +1.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 98826 (Leavenworth, WA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 45.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
7,605
Median income
$87,646
Median age
55.1
Renters
28.2%
Age distribution
13.5%
12.2%
24.3%
18.4%
31.6%
Under 1813.5%
18–3412.2%
35–5424.3%
55–6418.4%
65+31.6%
Gender
52.4%
47.6%
Male52.4%
Female47.6%
Race & ethnicity
85.6%
White85.6%
Hispanic8.9%
Asian1.7%
Other3.7%
Education (25+)
18.1%
31.9%
45.9%
No HS diploma4.1%
HS diploma18.1%
Some college31.9%
Bachelor's+45.9%
Housing tenure
71.8%
28.2%
Owner71.8%
Renter28.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 98826 in Leavenworth, WA has changed in 5 years

Income
$70,523 → $87,646
up 24.3%
Population
7,505 → 7,605
up 1.3%
Renter share
27.3% → 28.2%
+0.9 pts
Bachelor's+
42.8% → 45.9%
+3.1 pts
Median age
55.6 → 55.1
-0.5 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $70,523 in 2021 to $87,646 more recently. Census counts show ZIP 98826 in Leavenworth, WA adding about 100 residents over the five-year window, up 1.3% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 42.8% to 45.9% across the same window.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 98826 covers Leavenworth, WA. The median rent here is $1,610/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,267/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,480/mo.

At 22% of local median household income ($87,646/yr), ZIP 98826 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 13.9% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 98826?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 98826 (Leavenworth, WA) is $1,610. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 98826 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 98826's median rent of $1,610/mo is $355 (18%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 98826 compare to other ZIPs in Washington?

ZIP 98826 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Washington, ranking #184 out of 209 ZIPs at $1,610/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 98826?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $64,000/year (~$31/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,610/mo in ZIP 98826. The local median household income is $87,646/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 98826?

Rent in ZIP 98826 has decreased 13.9% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 98826 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 98826 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,610/mo, rent takes approximately 22% of the local median household income ($87,646/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 98826 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 98826 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 28.2% of ZIP 98826 households are renters, while 71.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 98826 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 98826 compare to the rest of Leavenworth?

ZIP 98826 sits right at the Leavenworth citywide median of $1,610/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 98826 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 98826 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
22%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,610/mo, rent takes ~22% of ZIP 98826's median household income ($87,646/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 98826 22%Benchmark 30%
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