ZIP Code · WA

ZIP 99352

Part of Richland, WA

Pop. 37,430·Benton County·162nd most expensive ZIP in Washington

Median rent (all units)

$1,725/mo

Year-over-Year

-1.3%

Month-over-Month

-0.3%

vs US Median

-$207

Reported rents

Stable (Monthly)

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ZIP 99352 · $1,725

More affordable than 56% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

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Studio

$1,280

1 BR

$1,450

2 BR

$1,760

3 BR

$2,370

4 BR+

$2,730

Research median

$1,760/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

Cheapest month to sign

January. Asking rents in ZIP 99352 usually run 1.7% below trend in January and 1.3% above it in July, about $52 a month apart at today's median. Based on 8 years of data.

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 99352 is 2.1% below its high of $1,762 in December 2025, at $1,725 as of September 2026.

Past year vs. the rest of Washington

Rent in ZIP 99352 changed -1.3% over the year to September 2026. Across the 193 Washington ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +2.5%.

Rent vs. income since 2019

From 2019 to 2024, rent in ZIP 99352 rose 34.4% while median household income rose 23% ($81,410 to $100,108). Rent outpaced income.

Since before the pandemic

Rent in ZIP 99352 is 34.1% higher than in March 2020. Across the US, rent is up 37.3% over the same stretch.

Recent direction

Rent has fallen 5 months in a row, and rose in 3 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($100,108) is $2,503 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 3-bedroom ($2,370); a 4-bedroom is $2,730.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 99336, 6 miles away, rents for 12% less ($1,518/mo), about $2,500 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 99352. The seasonal pattern compares Zillow’s seasonally adjusted and unadjusted series. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$20,700/yr

At $1,725/mo median

Location

CityRichland

StateWA

CountyBenton County

Rent Market Meter

Renter's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are softening (down 1.3% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.

Based on rent-price momentum (-1.3% YoY, -0.3% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 99352 (Richland, WA) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 49.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

37,430

Median income

$100,108

Median age

38.1

Renters

32.2%

Age distribution

24.1%

21.3%

25.2%

12.4%

17.1%

Under 1824.1%

18–3421.3%

35–5425.2%

55–6412.4%

65+17.1%

Gender

51.7%

48.3%

Male51.7%

Female48.3%

Race & ethnicity

76.5%

15.4%

White76.5%

Black1.7%

Hispanic15.4%

Asian7.2%

Education (25+)

14.8%

31.8%

49.2%

No HS diploma4.2%

HS diploma14.8%

Some college31.8%

Bachelor's+49.2%

Housing tenure

67.8%

32.2%

Owner67.8%

Renter32.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 99352 in Richland, WA has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,423 → $1,725

up 21.2%

Income

$95,389 → $100,108

up 4.9%

Population

34,772 → 37,430

up 7.6%

Renter share

31.4% → 32.2%

+0.8 pts

Bachelor's+

48.3% → 49.2%

+0.9 pts

Median age

38.8 → 38.1

-0.7 yrs

The median rent in ZIP 99352 in Richland, WA stood at $1,423 in 2021 and currently runs about $1,725, reflecting a 21.2% increase over the period. Census figures show median household income at $100,108 today, compared with $95,389 five years earlier. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has grown by 7.6% since 2021, moving from about 34,772 residents to roughly 37,430. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2021.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 99352 covers Richland, WA. The median rent here is $1,725/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,450/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,760/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($100,108/yr), ZIP 99352 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 1.3% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 99352?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $69,000/year (about $33/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,725/mo in ZIP 99352. The local median household income is $100,108/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 99352?

Rent in ZIP 99352 has fallen 1.3% over the past year as of September 2026. It sits 2.1% below its high of $1,762 in December 2025.

When is the cheapest time to rent in ZIP 99352?

Asking rents in ZIP 99352 are usually lowest in January, about 1.7% below their yearly trend, and highest in July, about 1.3% above it. At today's median that is a gap of roughly $52 a month. This pattern comes from 8 years of Zillow rent data.

Has rent outpaced income in ZIP 99352?

Yes. From 2019 to 2024, rent in ZIP 99352 rose 34.4% while median household income rose 23%, from $81,410 to $100,108. Rent is Zillow's yearly average; income is the Census 5-year estimate for the same years.

How does ZIP 99352 compare to other ZIPs in Washington?

ZIP 99352 is one of the more affordable among Washington ZIP codes for rent, ranking #162 of 207 at $1,725/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 99352 changed -1.3%, against a typical +2.5% across the 193 Washington ZIP codes Zillow tracks.