98224 ZIP Code — Baring, WA

King County, Washington

ZIP code 98224 is located in Baring, Washington, within King County. It covers approximately 62.37 square miles and serves a population of 220 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 425.

About ZIP code 98224

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $519,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $74,432. 41% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 45 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 98224 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

220

population

62.37

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

98224 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 98224

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 98224. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Baring	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	220
Population density	4 / sq mi
State FIPS	53
County FIPS	033

Geography
Land area	62.37 sq mi
Water area	1.97 sq mi
Latitude	47.7381
Longitude	-121.4624
Timezone	Pacific (PT)
Area code	425

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.5%	24.4%	31.7%
$50k – $100k	25.0%	25.9%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	23.5%	30.8%	27.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	18.9%	10.6%

Demographics & statistics

220

Population

People per sq mi

57.0

Median age

$74,432

Median household income

$49,156

Per capita income

$519,200

Median home value

Median monthly rent

90.1%

Home ownership

10.0%

Poverty rate

9.7%

Unemployment

255

Housing units

22.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	12	5.5%
18 and over	208	94.5%
65 and over	53	24.1%
Median age	57.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90.1%

Asian 5%

Two or more races 4.1%

Hispanic or Latino 0.9%

Group	Count	%
White	200	90.1%
Asian	11	5%
Two or more races	9	4.1%
Hispanic or Latino	2	0.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.5%	24.4%	31.7%
$50k – $100k	25.0%	25.9%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	23.5%	30.8%	27.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	18.9%	10.6%

Under $10k 1.8%

$10k–$15k 4.5%

$15k–$25k 3.6%

$25k–$35k 8.1%

$35k–$50k 5.4%

$50k–$75k 28.8%

$75k–$100k 10.8%

$100k–$150k 11.7%

$150k–$200k 14.4%

$200k+ 10.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.8%
$10k–$15k	4.5%
$15k–$25k	3.6%
$25k–$35k	8.1%
$35k–$50k	5.4%
$50k–$75k	28.8%
$75k–$100k	10.8%
$100k–$150k	11.7%
$150k–$200k	14.4%
$200k+	10.8%
Median income	$74,432

Housing

Home values

$100k–$150k 8.0%

$150k–$200k 2.0%

$200k–$300k 32.0%

$300k–$500k 5.0%

$500k–$1M 43.0%

$1M+ 10.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$519,200
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	90.1%
Renter occupied	9.9%
Vacant	58.3%
Single-family detached	88.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	11.3%
Median rooms	4.2
Avg household size (owned)	1.93

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.1%
2000–2009	1.9%
1990–1999	18.4%
1980–1989	5.3%
1970–1979	28.2%
1960–1969	25.2%
1950–1959	4.9%
1940–1949	1.5%
1939 or earlier	13.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.0%
1 bedroom	24.8%
2 bedrooms	42.5%
3 bedrooms	29.7%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.4%
1 vehicle	21.6%
2 vehicles	30.6%
3 or more	42.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	46.8%
Propane / LP gas	10.8%
Wood	40.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	36	32.4%
Cohabiting couple	29	26.1%
Male householder, no spouse	38	34.2%
Female householder, no spouse	8	7.2%
Households with children under 18	4	3.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	38	34.2%
Average household size	1.98

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	36.3%	53.5%
Married	29.8%	43.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	1.6%	0.0%
Divorced	32.3%	3.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.4%

Some HS, no diploma 2.9%

HS graduate 41.3%

Some college, no degree 25.5%

Associate's degree 6.3%

Bachelor's degree 13.0%

Graduate / professional 9.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.7%
Bachelor's or higher	22.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	2	15.4%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	6	46.2%
High school	2	15.4%
College / grad school	3	23.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 32.1%

Manufacturing 22.3%

Construction 14.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 13.4%

Information 9.8%

Transportation & utilities 5.4%

Professional & management 2.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	49.1%
Service	17.9%
Sales & office	7.1%
Natural resources & construction	2.7%
Production & transportation	23.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	55.4%
Government	20.5%
Self-employed	24.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	62.5%
Carpool	20.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	14.3%
Other means	2.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	45.3

Poverty

All people 10.0%

Under 18 years 66.7%

18 and over 6.7%

Married-couple families 5.6%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.5%
Retirement income	27.0%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	1.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	22.9%
High blood pressure	30.7%
High cholesterol	34.4%
Diabetes	7.7%
Heart disease	5.5%
Stroke	2.5%
Asthma	9.3%
Arthritis	23.6%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	4.9%
Cancer	7.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	10.6%
Binge drinking	18.6%
No physical activity	12.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	25.7%
Depression	24.5%
Fair or poor health	10.0%
Poor mental health	12.2%
Poor physical health	8.7%
No health insurance	7.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.6%
Visited dentist	75.9%
Cholesterol screening	92.6%
Teeth loss	6.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	11	5.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.5%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	7.1%
65 and over	39.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	71.8%
Public insurance	36.8%
No insurance	10.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	216	98.2%
Spanish	2	0.9%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	2	0.9%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	190	86.4%
Born in same state	190	86.4%
Born in different state	93	42.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	30	13.6%
Not a US citizen	19	63.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	30	13.6%
French	14	6.4%
Polish	7	3.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	5	2.3%
English	4	1.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	50.5%
Internet access	92.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 98224

What city is ZIP code 98224 in?

ZIP code 98224 is primarily assigned to Baring, Washington.

What county is ZIP code 98224 in?

ZIP code 98224 falls within King County, Washington.

Is ZIP code 98224 mostly owner-occupied?

90% of occupied units in ZIP code 98224 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 98224 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 98224 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 98224?

The median home value in ZIP code 98224 is $519,200.

What is the population of ZIP code 98224?

ZIP code 98224 has an estimated population of 220 residents, with a density of 4 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 98224 in?

ZIP code 98224 observes the PST timezone.