98051 ZIP Code — Ravensdale, WA

King County, Washington

ZIP code 98051 is located in Ravensdale, Washington, within King County. It covers approximately 53.94 square miles and serves a population of 3,827 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 360/564.

About ZIP code 98051

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 $590,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $110,296. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 33% 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 40 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 28% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 98051 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,827

population

53.94

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

98051 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 98051

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 98051. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Ravensdale	Acceptable
Ravensdale	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

98010 Black Diamond (4.7 mi) 98038 Maple Valley (5.2 mi) 98042 Kent (8.6 mi) 98092 Auburn (10.1 mi) 98027 Issaquah (10.2 mi) 98058 Renton (10.8 mi) 98030 Kent (13.1 mi) 98059 Renton (13.6 mi) 98031 Kent (13.7 mi) 98002 Auburn (14 mi) 98055 Renton (14.6 mi) 98029 Issaquah (14.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,827
Population density	71 / sq mi
State FIPS	53
County FIPS	033

Geography
Land area	53.94 sq mi
Water area	0.66 sq mi
Latitude	47.3567
Longitude	-121.9179
Timezone	Pacific (PT)
Area code	360/564

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	26.3%	24.4%	31.7%
$50k – $100k	28.6%	25.9%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	36.6%	30.8%	27.1%
Over $200k	8.4%	18.9%	10.6%

Demographics & statistics

3,827

Population

People per sq mi

41.8

Median age

$110,296

Median household income

$41,995

Per capita income

$590,100

Median home value

$2,138

Median monthly rent

81.6%

Home ownership

6.1%

Poverty rate

1.8%

Unemployment

1,114

Housing units

28.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

183

5–9

184

10–14

15–19

145

20–24

146

113

25–34

113

291

35–44

291

278

45–54

279

230

55–59

230

114

60–64

115

181

65–74

181

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	851	22.2%
18 and over	2,976	77.8%
65 and over	551	14.4%
Median age	41.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 80.3%

Two or more races 10.1%

Hispanic or Latino 4.7%

Asian 2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%

Other race 1.4%

Group	Count	%
White	3,226	80.3%
Two or more races	405	10.1%
Hispanic or Latino	190	4.7%
Asian	82	2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	58	1.4%
Other race	56	1.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	26.3%	24.4%	31.7%
$50k – $100k	28.6%	25.9%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	36.6%	30.8%	27.1%
Over $200k	8.4%	18.9%	10.6%

Under $10k 2.4%

$10k–$15k 2.5%

$15k–$25k 6.9%

$25k–$35k 2.2%

$35k–$50k 2.7%

$50k–$75k 12.0%

$75k–$100k 17.4%

$100k–$150k 24.1%

$150k–$200k 22.5%

$200k+ 7.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.4%
$10k–$15k	2.5%
$15k–$25k	6.9%
$25k–$35k	2.2%
$35k–$50k	2.7%
$50k–$75k	12.0%
$75k–$100k	17.4%
$100k–$150k	24.1%
$150k–$200k	22.5%
$200k+	7.3%
Median income	$110,296

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.5%

$50k–$100k 0.6%

$100k–$150k 5.7%

$200k–$300k 2.1%

$300k–$500k 26.3%

$500k–$1M 44.3%

$1M+ 16.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$590,100
Median rent / month	$2,138
Owner occupied	81.6%
Renter occupied	18.4%
Vacant	1.1%
Single-family detached	87.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	9.0%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.82

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.0%
2010–2019	4.0%
2000–2009	16.4%
1990–1999	19.2%
1980–1989	12.7%
1970–1979	17.0%
1960–1969	10.1%
1950–1959	2.9%
1940–1949	3.1%
1939 or earlier	13.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.9%
1 bedroom	5.8%
2 bedrooms	20.1%
3 bedrooms	40.0%
4 bedrooms	26.5%
5+ bedrooms	5.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.0%
1 vehicle	7.9%
2 vehicles	30.1%
3 or more	55.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	3.3%
Electricity	38.2%
Propane / LP gas	22.2%
Fuel oil	12.0%
Wood	16.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	930	69.0%
Cohabiting couple	39	2.9%
Male householder, no spouse	88	6.5%
Female householder, no spouse	290	21.5%
Households with children under 18	471	35.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	338	25.1%
Average household size	2.84

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.7%	21.5%
Married	69.3%	63.1%
Separated	0.0%	2.0%
Widowed	1.3%	4.9%
Divorced	4.8%	8.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.2%

Some HS, no diploma 6.1%

HS graduate 22.5%

Some college, no degree 26.9%

Associate's degree 12.1%

Bachelor's degree 20.7%

Graduate / professional 7.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.8%
Bachelor's or higher	28.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	42	4.4%
Elementary school	485	50.9%
High school	191	20.0%
College / grad school	235	24.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.0%

Construction 16.6%

Retail trade 14.3%

Professional & management 9.8%

Other services 8.1%

Transportation & utilities 7.9%

Manufacturing 5.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.0%

Public administration 4.6%

Wholesale trade 2.6%

Finance & real estate 2.2%

Agriculture & mining 1.4%

Information 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.6%
Service	17.7%
Sales & office	18.1%
Natural resources & construction	15.8%
Production & transportation	14.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.0%
Government	16.3%
Self-employed	4.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	70.3%
Carpool	12.9%
Public transit	1.0%
Walk	1.6%
Work from home	14.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	39.8

Poverty

All people 6.1%

Under 18 years 4.1%

18 and over 6.7%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 39.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.6%
Retirement income	29.3%
Supplemental Security	1.4%
Cash public assistance	0.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	24.2%
High blood pressure	28.5%
High cholesterol	32.5%
Diabetes	7.1%
Heart disease	4.9%
Stroke	2.4%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	21.9%
Kidney disease	2.4%
Pulmonary disease	5.1%
Cancer	6.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	13.4%
Binge drinking	20.5%
No physical activity	14.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	27.8%
Depression	26.8%
Fair or poor health	11.0%
Poor mental health	14.3%
Poor physical health	9.4%
No health insurance	9.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	68.1%
Visited dentist	72.0%
Cholesterol screening	89.9%
Teeth loss	8.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	174	5.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.4%
Under 18	0.5%
18–64 years	9.4%
65 and over	36.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	77.2%
Public insurance	25.8%
No insurance	7.6%
Uninsured under 19	4.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,641	95.1%
Spanish	74	2.0%
Other Indo-European	48	1.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	26	0.7%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,667	95.8%
Born in same state	3,628	94.8%
Born in different state	2,340	61.1%
Foreign born	39	1.0%
Naturalized citizen	160	4.2%
Not a US citizen	104	65.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	462	12.1%
French	421	11%
Polish	289	7.6%
Arab	114	3%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	59	1.5%
Dutch	41	1.1%
German	9	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.2%
Internet access	94.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 98051

What city is ZIP code 98051 in?

ZIP code 98051 is primarily assigned to Ravensdale, Washington.

What county is ZIP code 98051 in?

ZIP code 98051 falls within King County, Washington.

Is ZIP code 98051 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 98051 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 98051?

The median home value in ZIP code 98051 is $590,100.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 98051?

The median household income in ZIP code 98051 is $110,296, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 98051?

ZIP code 98051 has an estimated population of 3,827 residents, with a density of 71 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 98051 in?

ZIP code 98051 observes the PST timezone.