| ZIP Code | 98039 |
|---|---|
| City | Medina |
| State | Washington (WA) |
| County | King County |
| Area Code | 425 |
| Elevation | 16 ft |
| Latitude | 47.634866 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -122.240269 |
| Timezone | Los Angeles (DST) |
| FIPS | 53033 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 47.5 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.86 |
| Below Poverty | 4.5% ▼ 55% below avg |
| College Grads | 89.5% ▲ 131% above avg |
| Unemployment | 2.3% ▼ 53% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 3 (0.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 55 (2.9%) |
| Some College | 40 (2.1%) |
| Associates | 102 (5.4%) |
| Bachelors | 31 (1.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,668 (87.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $249,688 ▲ 227% above avg ↑ 18% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $2,000,000+ ▲ 617% above avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 8.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $3,501/mo ↑ 23% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,077 |
| Vacant Units | 66 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.86 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,077 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 66 |
| Owner Occupied | 78.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 21.4% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.86 |
ZIP code 98039 is located in Medina, Washington, within King County. With a population of 2,889, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 47.5 years. Economically, 98039 is a affluent ZIP code: the median household income of $249,688 is more than double the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 98039 represents among the most expensive housing markets in the country. The median home value of $2,000,000+ is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $3,501 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 78.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community.
The population of 98039 is majority White (60.47%). Residents are highly educated — 89.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is more than double the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 4.5%. Household income has grown by 18% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 98039 stands at 2.3%, which is well below the national average. A notably high share of workers — 32% — work from home, reflecting the professional makeup of the area. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 62%.
Overall, ZIP code 98039 in Medina, WA is characterized as affluent, highly educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 2,889 residents, a median household income of $249,688, and a median home value of $2,000,000+, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Washington.