City

Bellevue, WA

7 ZIP codes  ·  King County  ·  Washington

👥156,110Population
💰$170,606Median HH Income▲ 124% above avg
🎂39.1Median Age
🏠$1,377,343Median Home Value▲ 394% above avg
🎓77.8%College Grads▲ 101% above avg
📊3.9%Unemployment▼ 20% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.8% Female 49.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 42.9%Hispanic: 8.3%Black: 2.1%Asian: 40.5%Other: 5.2%Race
White42.9%
Hispanic8.3%
Black2.1%
Asian40.5%
Other5.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
15%
18–24
7%
25–44
33%
45–64
25%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.49
Below Poverty7.1% ▼ 29% below avg
College Grads77.8% ▲ 101% above avg
Unemployment3.9% ▼ 20% below avg
No HS Diploma1,199 (1.1%)
HS Graduate9,131 (8.5%)
Some College4,301 (4%)
Associates9,050 (8.5%)
Bachelors6,251 (5.8%)
Graduate Degree77,022 (72%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 8.5%Some College: 4%Associates: 8.5%Bachelors: 5.8%Graduate: 72%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad8.5%
Some College4.0%
Associates8.5%
Bachelors5.8%
Graduate72.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 55.8%Renter: 44.2%Tenure
Owner55.8%
Renter44.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
0%
$150k–$200k
0%
$200k–$300k
2%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
89%

Financials

Median HH Income$170,606 ▲ 124% above avg
Median Home Value$1,377,343 ▲ 394% above avg
Home/Income Ratio8.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$2,590/mo
Total Housing Units67,602
Vacant Units4,305

Income Distribution

Under $25k
8%
$25k–$50k
7%
$50k–$75k
7%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
13%
Over $200k
41%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
52%
Public Transit
6%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
36%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
26%
15–30 min
42%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
19%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
53%
About Bellevue, WA

Bellevue is a city in Washington, located in King County. The city spans 7 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 156,110 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.12 years.

Economically, Bellevue is a affluent community. The median household income of $170,606 is more than double the national average. Approximately 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.9%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Bellevue is among the most expensive housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $1,377,343, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $2,589 per month.

The population of Bellevue is highly educated. 77.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — more than double the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 42.9%.

Bellevue, WA offers residents above-average earning potential within Washington. Spread across 7 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Bellevue
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
98004 39,435 $176,367 $2,000,000+ $2,706 3.6% 81.1% 36.2%
98005 21,929 $158,396 $1,373,000 $2,380 4.2% 80.4% 51.1%
98006 40,770 $197,344 $1,233,500 $2,869 3.4% 78.0% 79.6%
98007 26,838 $126,814 $934,600 $2,276 5.0% 75.6% 34.7%
98008 27,138 $175,242 $1,130,000 $2,480 3.8% 72.7% 73.0%