| ZIP Code | 98051 |
|---|---|
| City | Ravensdale |
| State | Washington (WA) |
| County | King County |
| Area Code | 360/564 |
| Elevation | 848 ft |
| Latitude | 47.34621 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -121.881291 |
| Timezone | Los Angeles (DST) |
| FIPS | 53033 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 43.6 yrs ↑ 5% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.75 |
| Below Poverty | 4.3% ▼ 57% below avg |
| College Grads | 43.4% ▲ 12% above avg |
| Unemployment | 1.9% ▼ 60% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 21 (0.9%) |
| HS Graduate | 710 (30.6%) |
| Some College | 231 (9.9%) |
| Associates | 353 (15.2%) |
| Bachelors | 273 (11.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 736 (31.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $114,868 ▲ 51% above avg ↑ 31% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $702,500 ▲ 152% above avg ↑ 50% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 6.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $2,157/mo ↑ 41% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,292 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.75 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,292 |
|---|---|
| Owner Occupied | 85.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 15.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.75 |
ZIP code 98051 is located in Ravensdale, Washington, within King County. With a population of 3,555, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 43.6 years. Economically, 98051 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $114,868 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 98051 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $702,500 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $2,157 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 85.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 50% since 2019.
The population of 98051 is primarily White (82.33%). Residents are well-educated — 43.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 4.3%. Household income has grown by 31% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 98051 stands at 1.9%, which is well below the national average. About 17% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 69%.
Overall, ZIP code 98051 in Ravensdale, WA is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 3,555 residents, a median household income of $114,868, and a median home value of $702,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Washington.