City

Carnation, WA

1 ZIP code  ·  King County  ·  Washington

👥7,681Population
💰$157,680Median HH Income▲ 107% above avg
🎂42.0Median Age
🏠$849,500Median Home Value▲ 205% above avg
🎓56.7%College Grads▲ 46% above avg
📊1.9%Unemployment▼ 61% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.7% Female 52.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 82.7%Hispanic: 8.9%Black: 0.2%Asian: 4.8%Other: 3.1%Race
White82.7%
Hispanic8.9%
Black0.2%
Asian4.8%
Other3.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
17%
18–24
4%
25–44
26%
45–64
31%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.75
Below Poverty5.2% ▼ 48% below avg
College Grads56.7% ▲ 46% above avg
Unemployment1.9% ▼ 61% below avg
No HS Diploma88 (1.6%)
HS Graduate899 (16.8%)
Some College355 (6.6%)
Associates976 (18.2%)
Bachelors422 (7.9%)
Graduate Degree2,609 (48.8%)

Education

No HS: 1.6%HS Grad: 16.8%Some College: 6.6%Associates: 18.2%Bachelors: 7.9%Graduate: 48.8%Edu
No HS1.6%
HS Grad16.8%
Some College6.6%
Associates18.2%
Bachelors7.9%
Graduate48.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 90.5%Renter: 9.5%Tenure
Owner90.5%
Renter9.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
0%
$200k–$300k
1%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
86%

Financials

Median HH Income$157,680 ▲ 107% above avg
Median Home Value$849,500 ▲ 205% above avg
Home/Income Ratio5.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,740/mo
Total Housing Units2,858
Vacant Units69

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
3%
$50k–$75k
9%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
13%
Over $200k
39%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
68%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
30%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
15%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
34%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
61%
About Carnation, WA

Carnation is a city in Washington, located in King County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 7,681 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42 years.

Economically, Carnation is a affluent community. The median household income of $157,680 is more than double the national average. Approximately 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.9%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Carnation is among the most expensive housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $849,500, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,740 per month. Homeownership is high at 90.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Carnation is well-educated. 56.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (82.67%).

Carnation, WA offers residents above-average earning potential within Washington.

ZIP Codes in Carnation
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
98014 7,681 $157,680 $849,500 $1,740 1.9% 56.7% 90.5%