City

Renton, WA

5 ZIP codes  ·  King County  ·  Washington

👥157,493Population
💰$111,606Median HH Income▲ 46% above avg
🎂37.8Median Age
🏠$686,730Median Home Value▲ 146% above avg
🎓54.7%College Grads▲ 41% above avg
📊4.4%Unemployment▼ 11% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.1% Female 49.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 45.6%Hispanic: 12.7%Black: 7.2%Asian: 23.9%Other: 9%Race
White45.6%
Hispanic12.7%
Black7.2%
Asian23.9%
Other9.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
15%
18–24
7%
25–44
32%
45–64
25%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.60
Below Poverty6.9% ▼ 31% below avg
College Grads54.7% ▲ 41% above avg
Unemployment4.4% ▼ 11% below avg
No HS Diploma3,295 (3.1%)
HS Graduate20,242 (19%)
Some College10,148 (9.5%)
Associates14,794 (13.9%)
Bachelors11,125 (10.4%)
Graduate Degree46,932 (44.1%)

Education

No HS: 3.1%HS Grad: 19%Some College: 9.5%Associates: 13.9%Bachelors: 10.4%Graduate: 44.1%Edu
No HS3.1%
HS Grad19.0%
Some College9.5%
Associates13.9%
Bachelors10.4%
Graduate44.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 63.6%Renter: 36.4%Tenure
Owner63.6%
Renter36.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
4%
$300k–$500k
16%
Over $500k
75%

Financials

Median HH Income$111,606 ▲ 46% above avg
Median Home Value$686,729 ▲ 146% above avg
Home/Income Ratio6.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$2,060/mo
Total Housing Units63,659
Vacant Units2,737

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
8%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
22%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
71%
Public Transit
4%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
24%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
13%
15–30 min
36%
30–45 min
29%
Over 45 min
22%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
55%
About Renton, WA

Renton is a city in Washington, located in King County. The city spans 5 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 157,493 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.77 years.

Economically, Renton is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $111,605 is above the national average. Approximately 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.4%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Renton is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $686,729, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $2,060 per month. Homeownership is high at 63.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Renton is well-educated. 54.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 45.6%.

Renton, WA offers residents above-average earning potential within Washington. Spread across 5 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Renton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
98055 24,851 $100,207 $561,600 $2,098 4.6% 50.2% 56.2%
98056 36,872 $108,596 $726,300 $1,992 4.0% 53.9% 55.0%
98057 12,151 $68,097 $606,500 $1,767 5.3% 47.3% 24.2%
98058 41,980 $111,045 $627,200 $2,015 4.9% 53.4% 73.2%
98059 41,639 $134,336 $809,800 $2,230 3.8% 61.4% 77.6%

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