City

Kirkland, WA

3 ZIP codes  ·  King County  ·  Washington

👥92,498Population
💰$148,770Median HH Income▲ 95% above avg
🎂38.2Median Age
🏠$1,044,314Median Home Value▲ 275% above avg
🎓71.4%College Grads▲ 84% above avg
📊4.6%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.2% Female 49.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 65.3%Hispanic: 7.7%Black: 1.5%Asian: 17.7%Other: 6.4%Race
White65.3%
Hispanic7.7%
Black1.5%
Asian17.7%
Other6.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
14%
18–24
7%
25–44
34%
45–64
25%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.37
Below Poverty5.9% ▼ 41% below avg
College Grads71.4% ▲ 84% above avg
Unemployment4.6% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma499 (0.8%)
HS Graduate6,777 (10.6%)
Some College4,082 (6.4%)
Associates7,073 (11%)
Bachelors4,530 (7.1%)
Graduate Degree41,184 (64.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 10.6%Some College: 6.4%Associates: 11%Bachelors: 7.1%Graduate: 64.2%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad10.6%
Some College6.4%
Associates11.0%
Bachelors7.1%
Graduate64.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 62%Renter: 38%Tenure
Owner62.0%
Renter38.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
0%
$100k–$150k
0%
$150k–$200k
0%
$200k–$300k
2%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
88%

Financials

Median HH Income$148,770 ▲ 95% above avg
Median Home Value$1,044,313 ▲ 275% above avg
Home/Income Ratio7.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$2,351/mo
Total Housing Units40,699
Vacant Units2,240

Income Distribution

Under $25k
7%
$25k–$50k
6%
$50k–$75k
10%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
13%
Over $200k
36%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
60%
Public Transit
5%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
32%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
24%
15–30 min
41%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
21%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
55%
About Kirkland, WA

Kirkland is a city in Washington, located in King County. The city spans 3 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 92,498 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.18 years.

Economically, Kirkland is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $148,769 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.6%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Kirkland is among the most expensive housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $1,044,313, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $2,351 per month. Homeownership is high at 62.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Kirkland is highly educated. 71.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is majority White (65.33%).

Kirkland, WA offers residents above-average earning potential within Washington. Spread across 3 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Kirkland
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
98033 40,662 $174,005 $1,259,900 $2,386 4.1% 78.7% 63.8%
98034 51,836 $128,974 $875,200 $2,324 5.1% 65.6% 60.6%