State

Washington ZIP Codes & Demographics

716 ZIP codes  ·  39 counties  ·  20+ cities

👥7,740,873Total Population
💰$100,769Median HH Income▲ 32% above avg
🎂38.7Median Age
🏠$585,097Median Home Value▲ 110% above avg
🎓49.6%College Grads▲ 28% above avg
📊5.0%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.4% Female 49.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 64.3%Hispanic: 14.1%Black: 4%Asian: 9.5%Other: 6.5%Race
White64.3%
Hispanic14.1%
Black4.0%
Asian9.5%
Other6.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
16%
18–24
8%
25–44
29%
45–64
24%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.41
Below Poverty9.7% ≈ Avg
College Grads49.6% ▲ 28% above avg
Unemployment5.0% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma80,984 (1.6%)
HS Graduate1,053,699 (20.8%)
Some College612,170 (12.1%)
Associates772,126 (15.3%)
Bachelors542,450 (10.7%)
Graduate Degree2,000,692 (39.5%)

Education

No HS: 1.6%HS Grad: 20.8%Some College: 12.1%Associates: 15.3%Bachelors: 10.7%Graduate: 39.5%Edu
No HS1.6%
HS Grad20.8%
Some College12.1%
Associates15.3%
Bachelors10.7%
Graduate39.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 64.9%Renter: 35.1%Tenure
Owner64.9%
Renter35.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
3%
$200k–$300k
10%
$300k–$500k
30%
Over $500k
51%

Financials

Median HH Income$100,769 ▲ 32% above avg
Median Home Value$585,097 ▲ 110% above avg
Home/Income Ratio5.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,680/mo
Total Housing Units3,262,617
Vacant Units242,066

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
18%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
72%
Public Transit
4%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
20%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
25%
15–30 min
36%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
58%
About Washington ZIP Codes

Washington contains 716 ZIP codes across 39 counties. With an estimated population of 7,740,873 residents and a median age of 38.67 years, it is a middle-aged state in terms of demographics.

Economically, Washington is broadly a upper-middle-income state. The median household income of $100,769 is above the national average. The statewide unemployment rate is 5.0%, near the national average. Approximately 9.7% of residents live below the poverty line.

Washington has a premium housing market overall, with a median home value of $585,097 — more than double the national average. Median monthly rent across the state averages around $1,679. Homeownership stands at 64.9% statewide.

The population of Washington is majority White (64.28%). Residents are broadly well-educated — 49.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average.

The 716 ZIP codes across Washington vary widely in character — from dense urban cores to rural agricultural areas. Each of the 39 counties has its own economic profile, housing market, and demographic makeup. Browse by county below to find ZIP codes that match your specific needs, whether you're researching relocation, real estate, business demographics, or local government boundaries.

Looking for ZIP code data in Washington? Every ZIP code page includes population counts, median household income, home values, rental rates, age distribution, race and ethnicity breakdown, education levels, commute data, and housing stock information — all sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Largest Cities in Washington
CityZIPsPopulationAvg Income
Seattle 59 994,393 $120,096
Spokane 28 389,529 $69,787
Tacoma 35 364,667 $86,480
Vancouver 14 356,538 $88,932
Olympia 11 198,909 $95,169
Everett 7 172,103 $86,116
Kent 7 168,134 $98,911
Puyallup 5 159,553 $103,845
Renton 5 157,493 $104,456
Bellevue 7 156,110 $166,833
Bothell 4 139,818 $147,219
Yakima 7 134,388 $66,483
Bellingham 5 130,013 $77,324
Auburn 4 123,835 $100,515
Lynnwood 4 113,197 $100,155
Kennewick 3 103,495 $89,846
Redmond 3 101,912 $172,380
Federal Way 4 101,803 $86,380
Bremerton 5 93,620 $102,033
Kirkland 3 92,498 $151,490
Counties in Washington
CountyZIPsPopulationAvg IncomeAvg HomeUnemp.College
King County 120 2,260,458 $130,979 $856,938 4.5% 64.5%
Pierce County 79 916,052 $96,228 $510,581 6.5% 45.3%
Snohomish County 37 863,752 $109,779 $637,542 4.6% 45.1%
Spokane County 53 554,917 $79,291 $384,086 6.5% 46.5%
Clark County 23 509,515 $99,108 $513,200 5.0% 44.6%
Thurston County 21 294,708 $91,595 $427,125 5.9% 42.1%
Kitsap County 26 276,228 $104,935 $546,556 4.3% 47.6%
Yakima County 25 257,555 $64,896 $255,636 6.7% 27.5%
Whatcom County 18 226,141 $87,189 $499,473 4.1% 45.6%
Benton County 10 209,288 $89,613 $360,710 4.4% 43.8%
Skagit County 14 132,283 $83,695 $441,015 4.1% 39.9%
Cowlitz County 11 115,776 $73,656 $369,166 2.9% 29.1%
Grant County 16 99,240 $66,853 $250,335 4.2% 31.3%
Franklin County 6 96,911 $85,823 $267,420 6.2% 32.7%
Lewis County 22 85,796 $67,544 $333,650 5.6% 28.7%
Chelan County 14 79,575 $74,092 $480,320 4.3% 38.9%
Clallam County 11 78,880 $54,704 $259,744 10.7% 33.3%
Grays Harbor County 21 78,681 $60,872 $253,680 6.5% 28.5%
Island County 7 69,212 $90,479 $597,650 3.1% 48.6%
Mason County 9 65,451 $83,016 $416,887 3.9% 37.9%
Walla Walla County 8 62,244 $76,569 $320,862 4.3% 33.5%
Whitman County 22 47,251 $64,531 $244,740 4.9% 42.6%
Kittitas County 9 44,254 $87,562 $486,437 4.5% 39.3%
Okanogan County 19 43,606 $63,019 $334,517 5.7% 39.1%
Douglas County 7 42,298 $70,456 $325,300 2.7% 31.8%
Stevens County 18 39,936 $53,127 $268,205 4.7% 29.6%
Jefferson County 7 32,026 $74,496 $453,171 5.4% 46.1%
Klickitat County 15 23,639 $71,274 $359,584 5.9% 40.6%
Pacific County 14 23,309 $71,030 $333,145 5.2% 34.7%
Adams County 5 23,143 $68,773 $225,050 3.2% 33.6%
Asotin County 3 22,460 $70,034 $300,533 2.9% 37.7%
San Juan County 9 18,086 $84,806 $744,766 2.8% 68.4%
Pend Oreille County 6 12,948 $58,762 $288,116 10.0% 30.7%
Lincoln County 11 10,052 $76,049 $268,120 5.0% 35.2%
Skamania County 4 8,443 $84,049 $454,500 5.6% 40.9%
Ferry County 9 6,250 $74,729 $300,412 6.2% 30.9%
Wahkiakum County 4 4,340 $62,252 $298,566 3.0% 48.1%
Columbia County 2 3,702 $60,867 $192,350 3.6% 33.2%
Garfield County 1 2,467 $61,741 $220,800 7.2% 46.3%