98034 ZIP Code — Kirkland, WA

King County, Washington

ZIP code 98034 is located in Kirkland, Washington, within King County. It covers approximately 9.81 square miles and serves a population of 52,636 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 425/206.

About ZIP code 98034

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $813,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 61%.

The gap between median ($119,806) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 7% 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 27 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 22% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is high — 55% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 98034 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population and a high rate of remote workers.

52,636

population

9.81

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

98034 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 98034

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 98034. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Kirkland	Acceptable
Kirkland	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

98011 Bothell (2.4 mi) 98033 Kirkland (3 mi) 98033 Kirkland (3 mi) 98028 Kenmore (3.2 mi) 98115 Seattle (3.8 mi) 98125 Seattle (3.9 mi) 98131 Seattle (4.2 mi) 98052 Redmond (4.8 mi) 98155 Seattle (4.8 mi) 98105 Seattle (5 mi) 98072 Woodinville (5.3 mi) 98021 Bothell (5.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	52,636
Population density	5,366 / sq mi
State FIPS	53
County FIPS	033

Geography
Land area	9.81 sq mi
Water area	2.15 sq mi
Latitude	47.7152
Longitude	-122.2106
Timezone	Pacific (PT)
Area code	425/206

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	21.5%	24.4%	31.7%
$50k – $100k	28.0%	25.9%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	34.1%	30.8%	27.1%
Over $200k	16.4%	18.9%	10.6%

Demographics & statistics

52,636

Population

5,366

People per sq mi

37.5

Median age

$119,806

Median household income

$62,656

Per capita income

$813,500

Median home value

$2,240

Median monthly rent

61.3%

Home ownership

6.5%

Poverty rate

5.3%

Unemployment

14,099

Housing units

55.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

1,598

Under 5

1,489

1,441

5–9

1,342

1,545

10–14

1,439

1,167

15–19

1,088

1,619

20–24

1,509

4,919

25–34

4,584

4,456

35–44

4,152

3,512

45–54

3,273

1,600

55–59

1,491

1,408

60–64

1,312

2,364

65–74

2,204

1,106

75–84

1,030

511

85+

477

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	10,314	19.6%
18 and over	42,322	80.4%
65 and over	7,692	14.6%
Median age	37.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 63.8%

Asian 15.8%

Two or more races 8.4%

Hispanic or Latino 6.7%

Other race 3.2%

Black or African American 1.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	35,968	63.8%
Asian	8,910	15.8%
Two or more races	4,759	8.4%
Hispanic or Latino	3,764	6.7%
Other race	1,797	3.2%
Black or African American	786	1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	364	0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	52	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	21.5%	24.4%	31.7%
$50k – $100k	28.0%	25.9%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	34.1%	30.8%	27.1%
Over $200k	16.4%	18.9%	10.6%

Under $10k 3.4%

$10k–$15k 1.3%

$15k–$25k 2.7%

$25k–$35k 4.1%

$35k–$50k 5.8%

$50k–$75k 12.0%

$75k–$100k 11.4%

$100k–$150k 21.5%

$150k–$200k 14.2%

$200k+ 23.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.4%
$10k–$15k	1.3%
$15k–$25k	2.7%
$25k–$35k	4.1%
$35k–$50k	5.8%
$50k–$75k	12.0%
$75k–$100k	11.4%
$100k–$150k	21.5%
$150k–$200k	14.2%
$200k+	23.7%
Median income	$119,806

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 0.7%

$50k–$100k 0.8%

$100k–$150k 0.3%

$150k–$200k 0.7%

$200k–$300k 4.1%

$300k–$500k 13.2%

$500k–$1M 55.9%

$1M+ 24.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$813,500
Median rent / month	$2,240
Owner occupied	61.3%
Renter occupied	38.7%
Vacant	6.0%
Single-family detached	57.4%
Large apartment buildings	14.9%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.54

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.0%
2010–2019	5.0%
2000–2009	8.5%
1990–1999	12.1%
1980–1989	20.9%
1970–1979	30.1%
1960–1969	17.8%
1950–1959	1.9%
1940–1949	0.8%
1939 or earlier	1.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	4.1%
1 bedroom	10.6%
2 bedrooms	26.7%
3 bedrooms	31.2%
4 bedrooms	21.5%
5+ bedrooms	6.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.3%
1 vehicle	31.0%
2 vehicles	44.5%
3 or more	19.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	48.8%
Electricity	48.6%
Propane / LP gas	1.1%
Fuel oil	0.8%
Wood	0.2%
Solar	0.2%
No fuel used	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	10,736	51.5%
Cohabiting couple	1,791	8.6%
Male householder, no spouse	3,662	17.6%
Female householder, no spouse	4,653	22.3%
Households with children under 18	6,208	29.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	5,411	26.0%
Average household size	2.49

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	38.4%	26.5%
Married	52.1%	52.7%
Separated	0.6%	0.7%
Widowed	2.1%	6.5%
Divorced	6.9%	13.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.4%

Some HS, no diploma 2.0%

HS graduate 14.9%

Some college, no degree 17.4%

Associate's degree 8.3%

Bachelor's degree 35.8%

Graduate / professional 19.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.6%
Bachelor's or higher	55.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	772	6.8%
Kindergarten	485	4.2%
Elementary school	4,635	40.5%
High school	1,934	16.9%
College / grad school	3,608	31.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Professional & management 25.3%

Education & healthcare 16.4%

Retail trade 13.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.8%

Manufacturing 8.5%

Construction 6.3%

Finance & real estate 5.4%

Information 4.4%

Other services 3.9%

Transportation & utilities 2.6%

Public administration 2.0%

Wholesale trade 1.8%

Agriculture & mining 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	57.1%
Service	14.0%
Sales & office	17.6%
Natural resources & construction	5.2%
Production & transportation	6.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	85.6%
Government	7.9%
Self-employed	6.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	60.6%
Carpool	6.6%
Public transit	6.2%
Walk	2.5%
Work from home	21.9%
Other means	2.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.6

Poverty

All people 6.5%

Under 18 years 5.1%

18 and over 6.8%

Married-couple families 2.8%

Female-led households 5.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	22.8%
Retirement income	16.8%
Supplemental Security	2.4%
Cash public assistance	2.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	20.5%
High blood pressure	23.7%
High cholesterol	27.7%
Diabetes	5.7%
Heart disease	3.7%
Stroke	1.8%
Asthma	9.1%
Arthritis	17.3%
Kidney disease	2.0%
Pulmonary disease	3.3%
Cancer	5.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	9.1%
Binge drinking	20.0%
No physical activity	11.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	26.0%
Depression	23.8%
Fair or poor health	8.1%
Poor mental health	12.7%
Poor physical health	6.9%
No health insurance	8.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	67.1%
Visited dentist	75.2%
Cholesterol screening	89.2%
Teeth loss	5.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	2,073	4.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.2%
Under 18	2.6%
18–64 years	6.0%
65 and over	32.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	80.5%
Public insurance	25.0%
No insurance	4.6%
Uninsured under 19	1.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	49,549	94.1%
Spanish	4,908	9.9%
Other Indo-European	1,019	2.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	1,470	3.0%
Other languages	2,359	4.8%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	39,598	75.2%
Born in same state	38,897	73.9%
Born in different state	21,572	41.0%
Foreign born	701	1.3%
Naturalized citizen	13,038	24.8%
Not a US citizen	6,405	49.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	5,797	11%
Italian	4,470	8.5%
Polish	2,179	4.1%
Arab	2,127	4%
English	527	1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	332	0.6%
Irish	203	0.4%
German	179	0.3%
Norwegian	139	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.6%
Internet access	97.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 98034

What part of Kirkland is ZIP code 98034?

ZIP code 98034 covers a portion of Kirkland, Washington, within King County.

What county is ZIP code 98034 in?

ZIP code 98034 falls within King County, Washington.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 98034?

55% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 98034?

The median home value in ZIP code 98034 is $813,500.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 98034?

The median household income in ZIP code 98034 is $119,806, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 98034?

ZIP code 98034 has an estimated population of 52,636 residents, with a density of 5,364 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 98034 in?

ZIP code 98034 observes the PST timezone.