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King County
Carnation, WA
98014
98014 ZIP Code — Carnation, WA
King County, Washington
ZIP code 98014 is located in
Carnation ,
Washington ,
within King County .
It covers approximately 87.32 square miles and serves a population of
7,626 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone,
served by area code 425 .
About ZIP code 98014
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $786,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 91%, well above the national average.
The gap between median ($149,028) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with professional and management as the leading industry. The average commute of 33 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 24% of workers work from home.
Educational attainment is high — 51% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
Overall, ZIP code 98014 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, high homeownership, and a high rate of remote workers.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
7,626
Population density
87 / sq mi
State FIPS
53
County FIPS
033
Geography
Land area
87.32 sq mi
Water area
2.04 sq mi
Latitude
47.6527
Longitude
-121.8978
Timezone
Pacific (PT)
Area code
425
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
16.0%
24.4%
31.7%
$50k – $100k
25.2%
25.9%
30.6%
$100k – $200k
36.1%
30.8%
27.1%
Over $200k
22.7%
18.9%
10.6%
Demographics & statistics
$149,028
Median household income
$786,900
Median home value
$1,733
Median monthly rent
50.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 1,786 23.4% 18 and over 5,840 76.6% 65 and over 1,130 14.8% Median age 42.1 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
Group Count % White 6,764 85.4% Two or more races 366 4.6% Asian 363 4.6% Hispanic or Latino 298 3.8% Other race 79 1% Black or African American 28 0.4% American Indian / Alaska Native 26 0.3%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
16.0%
24.4%
31.7%
$50k – $100k
25.2%
25.9%
30.6%
$100k – $200k
36.1%
30.8%
27.1%
Over $200k
22.7%
18.9%
10.6%
Range % of households Under $10k 0.7% $10k–$15k 2.3% $15k–$25k 1.7% $25k–$35k 1.7% $35k–$50k 2.5% $50k–$75k 13.2% $75k–$100k 11.8% $100k–$150k 16.3% $150k–$200k 17.3% $200k+ 32.6% Median income $149,028
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $786,900 Median rent / month $1,733 Owner occupied 90.8% Renter occupied 9.2% Vacant 3.3% Single-family detached 91.3% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 5.6% Median rooms 7.0 Avg household size (owned) 2.84
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.1% 2010–2019 16.0% 2000–2009 9.3% 1990–1999 26.5% 1980–1989 22.1% 1970–1979 14.2% 1960–1969 3.0% 1950–1959 0.9% 1940–1949 1.2% 1939 or earlier 6.7%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 2.5% 1 bedroom 1.7% 2 bedrooms 8.0% 3 bedrooms 49.4% 4 bedrooms 33.0% 5+ bedrooms 5.3%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 1.2% 1 vehicle 13.7% 2 vehicles 38.7% 3 or more 46.4%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 31.4% Electricity 45.4% Propane / LP gas 11.5% Fuel oil 0.3% Wood 10.7%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 2,004 73.9% Cohabiting couple 113 4.2% Male householder, no spouse 203 7.5% Female householder, no spouse 391 14.4% Households with children under 18 945 34.9% Households with seniors (65+) 748 27.6% Average household size 2.81
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 24.7% 21.5% Married 66.4% 64.4% Separated 0.0% 0.6% Widowed 1.3% 4.5% Divorced 7.7% 9.0%
Education
Some college, no degree
23.7%
Graduate / professional
17.5%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 95.5% Bachelor's or higher 50.5%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 144 7.9% Kindergarten 82 4.5% Elementary school 705 38.8% High school 539 29.7% College / grad school 347 19.1%
Employment
Industry of employment
Professional & management
22.8%
Education & healthcare
17.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
13.5%
Finance & real estate
3.4%
Transportation & utilities
2.1%
Public administration
1.6%
Agriculture & mining
0.6%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 53.5% Service 15.5% Sales & office 18.6% Natural resources & construction 5.2% Production & transportation 7.1%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 83.7% Government 10.7% Self-employed 5.3% Unpaid family workers 0.3%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 68.8% Carpool 4.8% Public transit 1.8% Walk 0.5% Work from home 24.1% Other means 0.2% Avg commute (minutes) 33.4
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.9%
Female-led households
8.6%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 25.7% Retirement income 21.1% Supplemental Security 1.6% Cash public assistance 1.3% Food stamps / SNAP 1.9%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 22.4% High blood pressure 25.6% High cholesterol 30.3% Diabetes 6.1% Heart disease 4.0% Stroke 2.0% Asthma 9.5% Arthritis 19.4% Kidney disease 2.1% Pulmonary disease 4.0% Cancer 6.1%
Behavior / access % Smoking 10.5% Binge drinking 20.8% No physical activity 11.8% Less than 7 hrs sleep 26.3% Depression 25.4% Fair or poor health 8.8% Poor mental health 13.1% Poor physical health 7.8% No health insurance 8.0% Visited doctor (checkup) 67.9% Visited dentist 76.1% Cholesterol screening 90.9% Teeth loss 6.4%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 361 6.2%
Disability % Any disability 8.1% Under 18 1.8% 18–64 years 5.6% 65 and over 28.5%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 80.4% Public insurance 22.8% No insurance 4.5% Uninsured under 19 4.6%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 7,142 93.7% Spanish 235 3.3% Other Indo-European 83 1.2% Asian & Pacific Islander 36 0.5% Other languages 115 1.6%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 6,959 91.3% Born in same state 6,876 90.2% Born in different state 3,632 47.6% Foreign born 83 1.1% Naturalized citizen 667 8.7% Not a US citizen 177 26.5%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 1,325 17.4% Italian 1,052 13.8% Polish 437 5.7% Arab 228 3%
Ancestry Count % German 107 1.4% English 56 0.7% Dutch 30 0.4% Norwegian 2 0%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 35.5% Internet access 97.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 98014
What city is ZIP code 98014 in?
ZIP code 98014 is primarily assigned to Carnation, Washington.
What county is ZIP code 98014 in?
ZIP code 98014 falls within King County, Washington.
Is ZIP code 98014 mostly owner-occupied?
91% of occupied units in ZIP code 98014 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 98014?
51% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 98014?
The median household income in ZIP code 98014 is $149,028, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 98014?
The median home value in ZIP code 98014 is $786,900.
What timezone is ZIP code 98014 in?
ZIP code 98014 observes the PST timezone.
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