City

Bothell, WA

4 ZIP codes  ·  King County  ·  Washington

👥139,818Population
💰$146,617Median HH Income▲ 92% above avg
🎂36.8Median Age
🏠$850,102Median Home Value▲ 205% above avg
🎓66.7%College Grads▲ 72% above avg
📊3.9%Unemployment▼ 21% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.6% Female 50.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 54.4%Hispanic: 9.4%Black: 2.3%Asian: 26.3%Other: 6.2%Race
White54.4%
Hispanic9.4%
Black2.3%
Asian26.3%
Other6.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
19%
18–24
6%
25–44
33%
45–64
24%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.74
Below Poverty4.8% ▼ 52% below avg
College Grads66.7% ▲ 72% above avg
Unemployment3.9% ▼ 21% below avg
No HS Diploma1,038 (1.1%)
HS Graduate10,780 (11.8%)
Some College6,449 (7.1%)
Associates12,076 (13.2%)
Bachelors8,181 (9%)
Graduate Degree52,710 (57.8%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 11.8%Some College: 7.1%Associates: 13.2%Bachelors: 9%Graduate: 57.8%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad11.8%
Some College7.1%
Associates13.2%
Bachelors9.0%
Graduate57.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 67.9%Renter: 32.1%Tenure
Owner67.9%
Renter32.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
2%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
84%

Financials

Median HH Income$146,617 ▲ 92% above avg
Median Home Value$850,101 ▲ 205% above avg
Home/Income Ratio5.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$2,333/mo
Total Housing Units53,227
Vacant Units2,342

Income Distribution

Under $25k
6%
$25k–$50k
8%
$50k–$75k
8%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
14%
Over $200k
34%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
63%
Public Transit
4%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
31%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
15%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
26%
Over 45 min
25%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
61%
About Bothell, WA

Bothell is a city in Washington, located in King County. The city spans 4 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 139,818 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.8 years.

Economically, Bothell is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $146,617 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.9%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Bothell is among the most expensive housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $850,101, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $2,333 per month. Homeownership is high at 67.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Bothell is highly educated. 66.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is majority White (54.43%).

Bothell, WA offers residents above-average earning potential within Washington. Spread across 4 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Bothell
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
98011 28,250 $127,445 $888,000 $2,223 3.6% 68.9% 57.2%
98012 76,123 $141,653 $811,500 $2,279 4.0% 65.1% 66.5%
98021 35,445 $172,559 $902,800 $2,537 3.8% 68.4% 79.3%