98055 ZIP Code — Renton, WA
King County, Washington
ZIP code 98055 is located in Renton, Washington, within King County. It covers approximately 4.46 square miles and serves a population of 24,429 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 425.
About ZIP code 98055
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $496,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 53%.
Median household income is $90,525.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 32 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 37% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
24,429
population
4.46
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Pacific (PT)
timezone
98055 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 98055
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 98055. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Renton | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
98057 Renton (1.8 mi)
98031 Kent (2.6 mi)
98188 Seattle (3.8 mi)
98058 Renton (3.9 mi)
98056 Renton (4 mi)
98178 Seattle (4.1 mi)
98158 Seattle (5.1 mi)
98032 Kent (5.2 mi)
98168 Seattle (5.2 mi)
98059 Renton (5.5 mi)
98148 Seattle (5.9 mi)
98030 Kent (6.1 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 24,429 |
| Population density | 5,477 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 53 |
| County FIPS | 033 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 4.46 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.06 sq mi |
| Latitude | 47.4511 |
| Longitude | -122.1963 |
| Timezone | Pacific (PT) |
| Area code | 425 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 22.8% | 24.4% | 31.7% |
| $50k – $100k | 41.6% | 25.9% | 30.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 30.8% | 30.8% | 27.1% |
| Over $200k | 4.8% | 18.9% | 10.6% |
Demographics & statistics
24,429
Population
5,477
People per sq mi
33.9
Median age
$90,525
Median household income
$43,779
Per capita income
$496,900
Median home value
$1,975
Median monthly rent
53.2%
Home ownership
9.0%
Poverty rate
4.0%
Unemployment
5,396
Housing units
36.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,074
Under 5
1,029
666
5–9
638
626
10–14
600
537
15–19
515
753
20–24
721
2,830
25–34
2,711
1,784
35–44
1,709
1,504
45–54
1,441
602
55–59
577
577
60–64
553
806
65–74
773
397
75–84
380
320
85+
306
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5,227 | 21.4% |
| 18 and over | 19,202 | 78.6% |
| 65 and over | 2,982 | 12.2% |
| Median age | 33.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
36.5%
Asian
25.5%
Two or more races
11.6%
Black or African American
9.5%
Hispanic or Latino
8.9%
Other race
5.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,773 | 36.5% |
| Asian | 6,828 | 25.5% |
| Two or more races | 3,118 | 11.6% |
| Black or African American | 2,559 | 9.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,375 | 8.9% |
| Other race | 1,444 | 5.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 414 | 1.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 293 | 1.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 22.8% | 24.4% | 31.7% |
| $50k – $100k | 41.6% | 25.9% | 30.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 30.8% | 30.8% | 27.1% |
| Over $200k | 4.8% | 18.9% | 10.6% |
Under $10k
3.1%
$10k–$15k
2.0%
$15k–$25k
2.8%
$25k–$35k
5.7%
$35k–$50k
6.0%
$50k–$75k
19.3%
$75k–$100k
15.7%
$100k–$150k
21.7%
$150k–$200k
11.1%
$200k+
12.6%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.1% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.0% |
| $15k–$25k | 2.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 6.0% |
| $50k–$75k | 19.3% |
| $75k–$100k | 15.7% |
| $100k–$150k | 21.7% |
| $150k–$200k | 11.1% |
| $200k+ | 12.6% |
| Median income | $90,525 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.6%
$50k–$100k
2.1%
$100k–$150k
0.7%
$150k–$200k
1.2%
$200k–$300k
7.3%
$300k–$500k
36.9%
$500k–$1M
45.7%
$1M+
3.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $496,900 |
| Median rent / month | $1,975 |
| Owner occupied | 53.2% |
| Renter occupied | 46.8% |
| Vacant | 3.3% |
| Single-family detached | 45.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 17.8% |
| Mobile homes | 1.3% |
| Median rooms | 5.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.65 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 11.5% |
| 2000–2009 | 14.5% |
| 1990–1999 | 26.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 17.2% |
| 1970–1979 | 11.3% |
| 1960–1969 | 11.6% |
| 1950–1959 | 4.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.7% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.5% |
| 1 bedroom | 15.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 28.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 31.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 17.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.1% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.2% |
| 1 vehicle | 33.2% |
| 2 vehicles | 43.5% |
| 3 or more | 17.1% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 41.5% |
| Electricity | 54.6% |
| Propane / LP gas | 2.1% |
| Fuel oil | 0.6% |
| Wood | 0.4% |
| No fuel used | 1.0% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,993 | 41.9% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,094 | 11.5% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,377 | 24.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,068 | 21.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,196 | 33.5% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,136 | 22.4% |
| Average household size | 2.54 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 37.1% | 36.8% |
| Married | 47.6% | 45.2% |
| Separated | 2.0% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 6.2% |
| Divorced | 10.4% | 10.6% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
5.5%
Some HS, no diploma
5.2%
HS graduate
21.1%
Some college, no degree
21.1%
Associate's degree
10.4%
Bachelor's degree
24.0%
Graduate / professional
12.8%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 89.3% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 36.8% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 231 | 5.0% |
| Kindergarten | 206 | 4.5% |
| Elementary school | 1,872 | 40.7% |
| High school | 864 | 18.8% |
| College / grad school | 1,428 | 31.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
20.2%
Professional & management
17.2%
Manufacturing
12.6%
Retail trade
12.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
10.3%
Transportation & utilities
6.6%
Finance & real estate
5.8%
Construction
4.3%
Other services
3.5%
Public administration
3.3%
Information
2.4%
Wholesale trade
1.6%
Agriculture & mining
0.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 44.5% |
| Service | 16.6% |
| Sales & office | 19.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 6.8% |
| Production & transportation | 12.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 82.2% |
| Government | 11.9% |
| Self-employed | 5.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 67.3% |
| Carpool | 7.3% |
| Public transit | 4.5% |
| Walk | 0.7% |
| Work from home | 19.5% |
| Other means | 0.8% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 32.3 |
Poverty
All people
9.0%
Under 18 years
9.0%
18 and over
8.9%
Married-couple families
3.6%
Female-led households
29.8%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 21.2% |
| Retirement income | 18.5% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.9% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.4% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 5.3% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 21.3% |
| High blood pressure | 26.8% |
| High cholesterol | 28.5% |
| Diabetes | 7.2% |
| Heart disease | 4.2% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
| Asthma | 9.2% |
| Arthritis | 18.2% |
| Kidney disease | 2.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 3.8% |
| Cancer | 5.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 11.0% |
| Binge drinking | 17.3% |
| No physical activity | 15.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 29.1% |
| Depression | 22.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 10.5% |
| Poor mental health | 13.2% |
| Poor physical health | 7.9% |
| No health insurance | 11.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 68.3% |
| Visited dentist | 69.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.0% |
| Teeth loss | 8.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,289 | 6.7% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 12.1% |
| Under 18 | 4.2% |
| 18–64 years | 9.2% |
| 65 and over | 43.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 74.6% |
| Public insurance | 26.4% |
| No insurance | 7.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.4% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 22,326 | 91.4% |
| Spanish | 3,670 | 16.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 923 | 4.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 295 | 1.3% |
| Other languages | 2,103 | 9.4% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 17,574 | 71.9% |
| Born in same state | 17,088 | 69.9% |
| Born in different state | 9,718 | 39.8% |
| Foreign born | 486 | 2.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 6,855 | 28.1% |
| Not a US citizen | 3,685 | 53.8% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 1,611 | 6.6% |
| French | 1,256 | 5.1% |
| Arab | 594 | 2.4% |
| Polish | 561 | 2.3% |
| English | 311 | 1.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 90 | 0.4% |
| Irish | 43 | 0.2% |
| German | 17 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 13 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 39.0% |
| Internet access | 96.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 98055
What city is ZIP code 98055 in?
ZIP code 98055 is primarily assigned to Renton, Washington.
What county is ZIP code 98055 in?
ZIP code 98055 falls within King County, Washington.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 98055?
The median home value in ZIP code 98055 is $496,900.
What is the population of ZIP code 98055?
ZIP code 98055 has an estimated population of 24,429 residents, with a density of 5,476 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 98055?
The median household income in ZIP code 98055 is $90,525, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 98055 in?
ZIP code 98055 observes the PST timezone.