98055 ZIP Code – Renton, Washington
98055 is a ZIP code serving Renton, Washington in King County with a population of approximately 24,429 residents. At $90,525, the median household income here runs near the Washington average and above the U.S. average. Median home values of $496,900 are well above the national average, with 54.8% owner-occupied housing (increasing). . Median rent is $1,975, which is well above the U.S. average. Housing consists of 55% single-family (increasing), 37% apartments (increasing), 7% duplex/multi-family.
At 4.6%, the unemployment rate is near the national figure. The poverty rate is 7.8%, well below the national average. Bachelor's degree attainment is 39.0%, above the national average. The population has a median age of 34.6, below the national median. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 98057, 98031, 98188.
ZIP Code 98055 Data
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ZIP 98055 vs. Washington vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 98055 | WA Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 24k | 12k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $90k | $83k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $496k | $428k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,975 | $1,322 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 34.6 | 43.0 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.6% | 5.3% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 7.8% | 11.6% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 39.0% | 31.1% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 98057 – Renton
- 98031 – Kent
- 98188 – Seattle
- 98058 – Renton
- 98178 – Seattle
- 98056 – Renton
- 98032 – Kent
- 98059 – Renton
- 98158 – Seattle
- 98168 – Seattle
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98057 | RENTON | 12,774 | $68,293 |
| 98031 | KENT | 41,615 | $98,657 |
| 98188 | SEATTLE | 27,523 | $77,722 |
| 98058 | RENTON | 42,046 | $106,611 |
| 98178 | SEATTLE | 26,760 | $96,875 |