City

Issaquah, WA

2 ZIP codes  ·  King County  ·  Washington

👥59,265Population
💰$157,337Median HH Income▲ 106% above avg
🎂38.5Median Age
🏠$970,137Median Home Value▲ 248% above avg
🎓75.1%College Grads▲ 94% above avg
📊3.1%Unemployment▼ 37% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.2% Female 50.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 59.2%Hispanic: 5.5%Black: 1.8%Asian: 25.3%Other: 6.9%Race
White59.2%
Hispanic5.5%
Black1.8%
Asian25.3%
Other6.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
17%
18–24
5%
25–44
34%
45–64
25%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.49
Below Poverty5.9% ▼ 41% below avg
College Grads75.1% ▲ 94% above avg
Unemployment3.1% ▼ 37% below avg
No HS Diploma259 (0.6%)
HS Graduate3,351 (8.1%)
Some College2,363 (5.7%)
Associates4,366 (10.6%)
Bachelors2,534 (6.1%)
Graduate Degree28,496 (68.9%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 8.1%Some College: 5.7%Associates: 10.6%Bachelors: 6.1%Graduate: 68.9%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad8.1%
Some College5.7%
Associates10.6%
Bachelors6.1%
Graduate68.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 66.1%Renter: 33.9%Tenure
Owner66.1%
Renter33.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
2%
$200k–$300k
2%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
84%

Financials

Median HH Income$157,337 ▲ 106% above avg
Median Home Value$970,137 ▲ 248% above avg
Home/Income Ratio6.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$2,490/mo
Total Housing Units24,738
Vacant Units1,077

Income Distribution

Under $25k
8%
$25k–$50k
5%
$50k–$75k
8%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
15%
Over $200k
39%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
54%
Public Transit
4%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
40%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
20%
15–30 min
35%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
20%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
23%
2000+
56%
About Issaquah, WA

Issaquah is a city in Washington, located in King County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 59,265 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.52 years.

Economically, Issaquah is a affluent community. The median household income of $157,336 is more than double the national average. Approximately 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.1%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Issaquah is among the most expensive housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $970,137, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $2,490 per month. Homeownership is high at 66.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Issaquah is highly educated. 75.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is majority White (59.18%).

Issaquah, WA offers residents above-average earning potential within Washington. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Issaquah
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
98027 28,335 $150,000 $976,400 $2,343 3.4% 72.4% 69.6%
98029 30,930 $164,058 $964,400 $2,625 2.8% 77.6% 62.9%