2,260,458Population
$128,169Median HH Income▲ 68% above avg
37.7Median Age
$864,750Median Home Value▲ 210% above avg
64.1%College Grads▲ 65% above avg
4.6%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.7%
Female 49.3% ♀
Race & Ethnicity
White54.2%
Hispanic10.9%
Black6.4%
Asian19.8%
Other7.0%
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 37.7 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.34 |
| Below Poverty | 8.3% ▼ 17% below avg |
| College Grads | 64.1% ▲ 65% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.6% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 27,690 (1.8%) |
| HS Graduate | 218,066 (14.2%) |
| Some College | 116,287 (7.6%) |
| Associates | 181,464 (11.8%) |
| Bachelors | 124,919 (8.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 863,927 (56.4%) |
Education
No HS1.8%
HS Grad14.2%
Some College7.6%
Associates11.8%
Bachelors8.2%
Graduate56.4%
Housing & Income
Housing Tenure
Owner58.4%
Renter41.6%
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $128,169 ▲ 68% above avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $864,750 ▲ 210% above avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 6.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $2,076/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 989,144 |
| Vacant Units | 61,132 |
Income Distribution
Employment & Commute
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Housing Stock
Year Built
About King County, WA
King County is located in Washington and encompasses 120 ZIP codes spanning 33 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 2,260,458 residents. With a median age of 37.65, it is a relatively young county.
King County has a upper-middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $128,169 is significantly above the national average. Unemployment stands at 4.6%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 8.3% is near the national average.
Housing in King County is among the most expensive housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $864,750 — more than double the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $2,075.
The residents of King County are majority White (54.21%). Educational attainment is highly educated — 64.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, significantly above the national average.
King County, WA is a upper-middle-income area in Washington. The 120 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
ZIP Codes in King County
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98001 | Auburn | 36,041 | $107,218 | $538,800 | $1,927 | 6.3% | 41.8% |
| 98002 | Auburn | 37,284 | $77,714 | $397,700 | $1,613 | 7.1% | 32.5% |
| 98092 | Auburn | 50,510 | $116,614 | $594,800 | $1,870 | 3.9% | 48.5% |
| 98224 | Baring | 192 | $86,477 | $604,700 | — | 12.4% | 32.9% |
| 98004 | Bellevue | 39,435 | $176,367 | $2,000,000+ | $2,706 | 3.6% | 81.1% |
| 98005 | Bellevue | 21,929 | $158,396 | $1,373,000 | $2,380 | 4.2% | 80.4% |
| 98006 | Bellevue | 40,770 | $197,344 | $1,233,500 | $2,869 | 3.4% | 78.0% |
| 98007 | Bellevue | 26,838 | $126,814 | $934,600 | $2,276 | 5.0% | 75.6% |
| 98008 | Bellevue | 27,138 | $175,242 | $1,130,000 | $2,480 | 3.8% | 72.7% |
| 98010 | Black Diamond | 6,351 | $148,692 | $793,300 | $2,304 | 1.0% | 65.9% |
| 98011 | Bothell | 28,250 | $127,445 | $888,000 | $2,223 | 3.6% | 68.9% |
| 98014 | Carnation | 7,681 | $157,680 | $849,500 | $1,740 | 1.9% | 56.7% |
| 98019 | Duvall | 11,712 | $156,003 | $746,500 | $2,652 | 2.6% | 61.7% |
| 98022 | Enumclaw | 22,135 | $116,613 | $577,200 | $1,626 | 4.4% | 40.2% |
| 98024 | Fall City | 4,632 | $152,726 | $1,005,100 | $1,405 | 2.2% | 61.0% |
| 98003 | Federal Way | 52,210 | $70,800 | $428,500 | $1,650 | 6.5% | 39.1% |
| 98023 | Federal Way | 49,593 | $101,960 | $545,600 | $1,875 | 4.9% | 44.4% |
| 98027 | Issaquah | 28,335 | $150,000 | $976,400 | $2,343 | 3.4% | 72.4% |
| 98029 | Issaquah | 30,930 | $164,058 | $964,400 | $2,625 | 2.8% | 77.6% |
| 98028 | Kenmore | 23,594 | $137,926 | $869,800 | $1,944 | 3.0% | 66.0% |
| 98030 | Kent | 38,492 | $91,218 | $540,100 | $1,797 | 7.1% | 44.1% |
| 98031 | Kent | 40,898 | $101,458 | $552,300 | $1,956 | 7.2% | 43.6% |
| 98032 | Kent | 40,150 | $77,413 | $473,000 | $1,782 | 9.1% | 40.2% |
| 98042 | Kent | 48,594 | $125,554 | $613,000 | $2,121 | 3.0% | 47.0% |
| 98033 | Kirkland | 40,662 | $174,005 | $1,259,900 | $2,386 | 4.1% | 78.7% |
| 98034 | Kirkland | 51,836 | $128,974 | $875,200 | $2,324 | 5.1% | 65.6% |
| 98038 | Maple Valley | 37,868 | $144,733 | $714,100 | $2,152 | 4.3% | 56.4% |
| 98039 | Medina | 2,889 | $249,688 | $2,000,000+ | $3,501 | 2.3% | 89.5% |
| 98040 | Mercer Island | 25,282 | $202,359 | $1,884,200 | $2,464 | 2.5% | 84.1% |
| 98045 | North Bend | 15,705 | $161,897 | $845,700 | $2,153 | 2.5% | 61.9% |
| 98047 | Pacific | 6,900 | $102,723 | $431,300 | $1,728 | 3.8% | 35.0% |
| 98051 | Ravensdale | 3,555 | $114,868 | $702,500 | $2,157 | 1.9% | 43.4% |
| 98052 | Redmond | 79,074 | $164,848 | $1,107,900 | $2,339 | 4.1% | 80.7% |
| 98053 | Redmond | 22,838 | $179,912 | $1,155,500 | $2,737 | 5.3% | 76.6% |
| 98055 | Renton | 24,851 | $100,207 | $561,600 | $2,098 | 4.6% | 50.2% |
| 98056 | Renton | 36,872 | $108,596 | $726,300 | $1,992 | 4.0% | 53.9% |
| 98057 | Renton | 12,151 | $68,097 | $606,500 | $1,767 | 5.3% | 47.3% |
| 98058 | Renton | 41,980 | $111,045 | $627,200 | $2,015 | 4.9% | 53.4% |
| 98059 | Renton | 41,639 | $134,336 | $809,800 | $2,230 | 3.8% | 61.4% |
| 98074 | Sammamish | 30,850 | $234,013 | $1,211,700 | $2,685 | 3.2% | 85.8% |
| 98075 | Sammamish | 25,231 | $250,001 | $1,457,900 | $3,072 | 2.2% | 82.7% |
| 98101 | Seattle | 16,396 | $128,143 | $741,400 | $2,476 | 3.1% | 76.0% |
| 98102 | Seattle | 26,583 | $114,395 | $988,700 | $1,920 | 5.1% | 82.7% |
| 98103 | Seattle | 51,988 | $127,372 | $1,012,900 | $2,006 | 3.3% | 80.9% |
| 98104 | Seattle | 15,870 | $61,866 | $663,000 | $1,511 | 6.7% | 56.6% |
| 98105 | Seattle | 49,229 | $78,691 | $1,261,100 | $1,803 | 6.1% | 82.8% |
| 98106 | Seattle | 28,889 | $115,529 | $666,800 | $1,824 | 3.6% | 57.0% |
| 98107 | Seattle | 28,390 | $137,748 | $924,900 | $2,194 | 4.1% | 81.1% |
| 98108 | Seattle | 24,430 | $90,806 | $693,500 | $1,463 | 4.2% | 48.5% |
| 98109 | Seattle | 32,552 | $130,845 | $986,000 | $2,329 | 4.0% | 84.1% |
| 98112 | Seattle | 23,961 | $162,073 | $1,407,400 | $2,062 | 5.9% | 84.5% |
| 98115 | Seattle | 54,248 | $148,190 | $1,041,500 | $2,118 | 3.3% | 82.3% |
| 98116 | Seattle | 28,091 | $130,504 | $917,000 | $2,033 | 3.9% | 75.0% |
| 98117 | Seattle | 35,147 | $182,500 | $1,028,100 | $2,197 | 2.6% | 79.0% |
| 98118 | Seattle | 49,560 | $109,085 | $746,400 | $1,831 | 3.3% | 57.9% |
| 98119 | Seattle | 26,390 | $125,021 | $1,032,500 | $1,963 | 4.6% | 78.0% |
| 98121 | Seattle | 20,904 | $148,974 | $796,600 | $2,329 | 4.1% | 81.9% |
| 98122 | Seattle | 42,001 | $106,479 | $929,400 | $1,991 | 6.2% | 77.7% |
| 98125 | Seattle | 43,807 | $96,725 | $844,500 | $1,856 | 4.4% | 66.9% |
| 98126 | Seattle | 22,433 | $114,030 | $751,900 | $1,708 | 5.1% | 68.0% |
| 98133 | Seattle | 52,620 | $92,371 | $719,100 | $1,794 | 5.0% | 60.9% |
| 98134 | Seattle | 779 | $66,119 | $385,300 | $1,551 | 12.8% | 33.0% |
| 98136 | Seattle | 17,299 | $153,636 | $900,000 | $1,917 | 3.3% | 72.6% |
| 98144 | Seattle | 33,048 | $94,051 | $890,400 | $1,805 | 3.3% | 70.1% |
| 98146 | Seattle | 28,182 | $108,460 | $642,300 | $1,721 | 4.2% | 51.5% |
| 98148 | Seattle | 10,399 | $86,994 | $576,400 | $1,837 | 5.0% | 42.1% |
| 98155 | Seattle | 35,906 | $131,911 | $758,000 | $2,016 | 4.6% | 65.1% |
| 98164 | Seattle | 235 | $250,001 | $714,600 | — | 0.0% | 98.1% |
| 98166 | Seattle | 22,001 | $112,191 | $785,700 | $1,739 | 5.2% | 58.5% |
| 98168 | Seattle | 34,814 | $84,937 | $500,600 | $1,724 | 6.3% | 37.6% |
| 98177 | Seattle | 20,506 | $162,607 | $995,700 | $2,123 | 4.1% | 73.5% |
| 98178 | Seattle | 25,929 | $93,786 | $628,200 | $1,836 | 6.3% | 49.1% |
| 98188 | Seattle | 26,769 | $76,559 | $452,900 | $1,641 | 8.2% | 37.9% |
| 98198 | Seattle | 39,815 | $83,938 | $527,100 | $1,770 | 7.0% | 44.3% |
| 98199 | Seattle | 22,751 | $176,729 | $1,160,000 | $2,461 | 2.3% | 82.7% |
| 98288 | Skykomish | 201 | $59,583 | $442,300 | — | 3.9% | 48.0% |
| 98065 | Snoqualmie | 16,061 | $182,132 | $890,300 | $3,052 | 2.2% | 70.4% |
| 98070 | Vashon | 10,424 | $115,750 | $717,700 | $1,444 | 7.8% | 58.5% |
| 98072 | Woodinville | 24,922 | $174,599 | $1,067,000 | $2,334 | 3.4% | 75.1% |