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ZIP 99336

Pop. 50,735·Benton County·190th most expensive ZIP in Washington
Median rent (all units)
$1,541/mo
Year-over-Year
+3.0%
Month-over-Month
-1.1%
vs US Median
-$424
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ZIP 99336 · $1,541
More affordable than 71% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,090
1 BR
$1,240
2 BR
$1,500
3 BR
$2,020
4 BR+
$2,330
Research median
$1,500/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
$18,492/yr
At $1,541/mo median
Location
StateWA
CountyBenton 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 (+3.0% YoY, -1.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 99336 (Kennewick, WA) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 21.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
50,735
Median income
$62,527
Median age
34.4
Renters
51.7%
Age distribution
25.7%
25.2%
23.2%
15.2%
Under 1825.7%
18–3425.2%
35–5423.2%
55–6410.6%
65+15.2%
Gender
49.6%
50.4%
Male49.6%
Female50.4%
Race & ethnicity
59.3%
38%
White59.3%
Black2.6%
Hispanic38%
Asian1.9%
Education (25+)
15.8%
29.5%
33.3%
21.4%
No HS diploma15.8%
HS diploma29.5%
Some college33.3%
Bachelor's+21.4%
Housing tenure
48.3%
51.7%
Owner48.3%
Renter51.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 99336 in Kennewick, WA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,154 → $1,541
up 33.5%
Income
$53,803 → $62,527
up 16.2%
Population
51,839 → 50,735
down 2.1%
Renter share
49.4% → 51.7%
+2.3 pts
Bachelor's+
19.7% → 21.4%
+1.7 pts

The median rent in ZIP 99336 in Kennewick, WA stood at $1,154 in 2021 and currently runs about $1,541, reflecting a 33.5% increase over the period. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 99336 in Kennewick, WA now reports about $62,527, up from $53,803 in 2021. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has contracted by 2.1% since 2021, moving from about 51,839 residents to roughly 50,735. Renters now make up 51.7% of households, compared with 49.4% five years ago. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 99336 in Kennewick, WA reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 99336 covers Kennewick, WA. The median rent here is $1,541/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,240/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,500/mo.

At 30% of local median household income ($62,527/yr), ZIP 99336 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.0% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 99336?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 99336 (Kennewick, WA) is $1,541. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 99336 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 99336's median rent of $1,541/mo is $424 (22%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 99336 compare to other ZIPs in Washington?

ZIP 99336 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Washington, ranking #190 out of 209 ZIPs at $1,541/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 99336?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $62,000/year (~$30/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,541/mo in ZIP 99336. The local median household income is $62,527/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 99336?

Rent in ZIP 99336 has increased 3.0% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 99336 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 99336 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,541/mo, rent takes approximately 30% of the local median household income ($62,527/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 99336 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 99336 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 51.7% of ZIP 99336 households are renters, while 48.3% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 99336 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 99336 compare to the rest of Kennewick?

ZIP 99336 is more affordable than Kennewick overall. At $1,541/mo, it's $80 below the Kennewick citywide median of $1,621/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 99336 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 99336 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
30%
MODERATE

At $1,541/mo, rent takes ~30% of ZIP 99336's median household income ($62,527/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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