98055 ZIP Code
Renton, Washington
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 98055 |
| City/Town: | Renton |
| County: | King |
| State: | Washington |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 24,429 |
| Median Household Income: | $90,525 |
| Per Capita Income: | $49,674 |
| Total Housing Units: | 9,860 |
| Median Home Value: | $496,900 |
| Land Area: | 4.5 sq miles
11.6 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.1 sq miles
0.2 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 47.4475, -122.2004 |
Population Information (98055 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 24,429 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 12,480 | 51.1% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 11,949 | 48.9% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 33.9 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,103 | 8.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,304 | 5.3% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,226 | 5.0% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,052 | 4.3% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,474 | 6.0% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 5,541 | 22.7% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,493 | 14.3% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,945 | 12.1% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,179 | 4.8% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,130 | 4.6% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,579 | 6.5% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 777 | 3.2% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 626 | 2.6% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (98055 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $496,900 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.0 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,975 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 9,860 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 9,532 | 96.7% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 328 | 3.3% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 5,068 | 53.2% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 4,464 | 46.8% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (98055 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 17,270 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 949 | 5.5% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 894 | 5.2% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,638 | 21.1% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,636 | 21.1% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,804 | 10.4% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 4,138 | 24.0% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,211 | 12.8% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 89.3% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 36.8% | 34.3% |
Income Information (98055 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $90,525 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $109,741 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $105,607 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $49,674 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (98055 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 13,900 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 13,329 | 96.0% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 551 | 4.0% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 5,714 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 10,960 | 82.2% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,589 | 11.9% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 751 | 5.6% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 29 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (98055 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 9,773 | 40.0% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 2,559 | 10.5% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 293 | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 6,828 | 28.0% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 414 | 1.7% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,444 | 5.9% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 3,118 | 12.8% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 2,375 | 9.7% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 2,716 | 11.1% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,880 | 7.7% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 109 | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 8 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 719 | 2.9% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (98055 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 292 | 3.1% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 195 | 2.0% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 270 | 2.8% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 540 | 5.7% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 570 | 6.0% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,841 | 19.3% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,499 | 15.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,064 | 21.7% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,056 | 11.1% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,205 | 12.6% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (98055 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 8,593 | 64.5% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 930 | 7.0% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 576 | 4.3% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 89 | 0.7% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 101 | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 2,487 | 18.7% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 32.3 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (98055 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 9 | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 568 | 4.3% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,675 | 12.6% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 219 | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,629 | 12.2% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 877 | 6.6% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 318 | 2.4% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 772 | 5.8% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,287 | 17.2% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,687 | 20.2% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,371 | 10.3% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 473 | 3.5% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 444 | 3.3% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (98055 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 9.0% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (98055 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 22,498 | 92.1% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 18,112 | 74.1% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 6,416 | 26.3% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,783 | 7.3% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (98055 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 8,219 | 86.2% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,017 | 21.2% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,762 | 18.5% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 274 | 2.9% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 227 | 2.4% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 504 | 5.3% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (98055 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 4,439 | 45.0% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 828 | 8.4% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 101 | 1.0% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 774 | 7.8% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 937 | 9.5% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 904 | 9.2% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,752 | 17.8% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 125 | 1.3% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (98055 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,133 | 11.5% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,427 | 14.5% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,652 | 26.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,698 | 17.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,116 | 11.3% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,146 | 11.6% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 439 | 4.5% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 171 | 1.7% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 78 | 0.8% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (98055 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 248 | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,568 | 15.9% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,841 | 28.8% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,137 | 31.8% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,757 | 17.8% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 309 | 3.1% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (98055 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 3,957 | 41.5% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 197 | 2.1% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 5,200 | 54.6% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 53 | 0.6% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 34 | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 91 | 1.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (98055 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 593 | 6.2% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,164 | 33.2% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,149 | 43.5% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,626 | 17.1% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (98055 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 132 | 2.6% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 105 | 2.1% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 36 | 0.7% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 59 | 1.2% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 369 | 7.3% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,869 | 36.9% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 2,314 | 45.7% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 184 | 3.6% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (98055 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,411 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $793 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,975 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.65 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.41 | 2.38 |
Households (98055 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 9,532 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,993 | 41.9% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,042 | 21.4% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,377 | 24.9% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,068 | 21.7% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,196 | 33.5% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,136 | 22.4% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.54 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.14 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (98055 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 10,126 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,760 | 37.1% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,821 | 47.6% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 287 | 2.8% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,052 | 10.4% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,559 | 35.1% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (98055 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 4,601 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 231 | 5.0% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 206 | 4.5% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,872 | 40.7% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 864 | 18.8% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,428 | 31.0% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (98055 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 19,182 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,289 | 6.7% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 24,281 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,949 | 12.1% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 217 | 7.4% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,493 | 50.6% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,239 | 42.0% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (98055 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 17,771 | 72.7% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 6,139 | 25.1% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 4,420 | 72.0% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,308 | 21.3% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 826 | 13.5% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 411 | 6.7% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (98055 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 17,574 | 71.9% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 486 | 2.0% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 6,855 | 1410.5% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 6,855 | 1410.5% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 6,855 | 1410.5% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 385 | 79.2% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 526 | 108.2% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 67 | 13.8% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,020 | 209.9% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 120 | 24.7% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (98055 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 22,326 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 14,403 | 64.5% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 7,923 | 35.5% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,594 | 7.1% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 916 | 4.1% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 4,639 | 20.8% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 774 | 3.5% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (98055 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 9,532 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 9,228 | 96.8% | 89.4% |
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