98057 ZIP Code — Renton, WA
King County, Washington
ZIP code 98057 is located in Renton, Washington, within King County. It covers approximately 6.20 square miles and serves a population of 12,774 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 425.
About ZIP code 98057
The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $526,700. Renters make up the majority at 74%, typical of denser urban areas.
The gap between median ($68,293) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 34% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
12,774
population
6.20
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Pacific (PT)
timezone
98057 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 98057
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 98057. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Renton | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
98055 Renton (1.8 mi)
98178 Seattle (2.3 mi)
98056 Renton (2.7 mi)
98188 Seattle (3.3 mi)
98168 Seattle (3.6 mi)
98031 Kent (4.2 mi)
98158 Seattle (4.4 mi)
98148 Seattle (5.2 mi)
98118 Seattle (5.3 mi)
98058 Renton (5.4 mi)
98059 Renton (5.5 mi)
98032 Kent (6 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 12,774 |
| Population density | 2,060 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 53 |
| County FIPS | 033 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 6.20 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi |
| Latitude | 47.4727 |
| Longitude | -122.2183 |
| 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 | 43.0% | 24.4% | 31.7% |
| $50k – $100k | 30.6% | 25.9% | 30.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 20.1% | 30.8% | 27.1% |
| Over $200k | 6.4% | 18.9% | 10.6% |
Demographics & statistics
12,774
Population
2,060
People per sq mi
36.3
Median age
$68,293
Median household income
$47,424
Per capita income
$526,700
Median home value
$1,715
Median monthly rent
26.0%
Home ownership
12.9%
Poverty rate
4.6%
Unemployment
2,008
Housing units
33.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
375
Under 5
334
271
5–9
242
109
10–14
97
148
15–19
132
539
20–24
479
1,669
25–34
1,484
1,085
35–44
966
770
45–54
685
468
55–59
417
342
60–64
305
514
65–74
457
335
75–84
298
134
85+
119
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1,601 | 12.5% |
| 18 and over | 11,173 | 87.5% |
| 65 and over | 1,857 | 14.5% |
| Median age | 36.3 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
43.1%
Black or African American
16.2%
Asian
14.3%
Two or more races
10.8%
Hispanic or Latino
8.8%
Other race
5.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,040 | 43.1% |
| Black or African American | 2,262 | 16.2% |
| Asian | 1,997 | 14.3% |
| Two or more races | 1,511 | 10.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,227 | 8.8% |
| Other race | 746 | 5.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 182 | 1.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 36 | 0.3% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 43.0% | 24.4% | 31.7% |
| $50k – $100k | 30.6% | 25.9% | 30.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 20.1% | 30.8% | 27.1% |
| Over $200k | 6.4% | 18.9% | 10.6% |
Under $10k
5.1%
$10k–$15k
6.0%
$15k–$25k
10.4%
$25k–$35k
8.5%
$35k–$50k
7.2%
$50k–$75k
19.2%
$75k–$100k
8.8%
$100k–$150k
16.6%
$150k–$200k
8.1%
$200k+
10.1%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.1% |
| $10k–$15k | 6.0% |
| $15k–$25k | 10.4% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.5% |
| $35k–$50k | 7.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 19.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 8.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 16.6% |
| $150k–$200k | 8.1% |
| $200k+ | 10.1% |
| Median income | $68,293 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
3.7%
$50k–$100k
0.2%
$150k–$200k
2.7%
$200k–$300k
12.8%
$300k–$500k
27.3%
$500k–$1M
48.6%
$1M+
4.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $526,700 |
| Median rent / month | $1,715 |
| Owner occupied | 26.0% |
| Renter occupied | 74.0% |
| Vacant | 5.9% |
| Single-family detached | 24.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 48.2% |
| Mobile homes | 0.6% |
| Median rooms | 3.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.69 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 14.1% |
| 2000–2009 | 22.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 12.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 8.8% |
| 1970–1979 | 10.3% |
| 1960–1969 | 7.5% |
| 1950–1959 | 6.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 6.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 12.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 14.5% |
| 1 bedroom | 32.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | 30.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 12.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 6.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.7% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 18.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 43.2% |
| 2 vehicles | 26.0% |
| 3 or more | 12.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 23.8% |
| Electricity | 70.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 3.0% |
| Fuel oil | 1.7% |
| Wood | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 1.0% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,584 | 25.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 828 | 13.3% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,127 | 34.2% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,687 | 27.1% |
| Households with children under 18 | 950 | 15.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,398 | 22.5% |
| Average household size | 2.02 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 50.7% | 47.2% |
| Married | 33.5% | 32.2% |
| Separated | 2.0% | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 1.7% | 7.3% |
| Divorced | 12.1% | 11.6% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
4.3%
Some HS, no diploma
4.7%
HS graduate
22.3%
Some college, no degree
22.6%
Associate's degree
12.2%
Bachelor's degree
22.0%
Graduate / professional
11.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 91.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 33.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 146 | 6.8% |
| Kindergarten | 123 | 5.7% |
| Elementary school | 549 | 25.6% |
| High school | 177 | 8.3% |
| College / grad school | 1,147 | 53.5% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
19.8%
Retail trade
14.4%
Professional & management
12.6%
Transportation & utilities
9.9%
Manufacturing
8.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.6%
Construction
6.5%
Other services
6.2%
Finance & real estate
5.8%
Wholesale trade
4.5%
Public administration
2.5%
Information
2.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 44.7% |
| Service | 15.3% |
| Sales & office | 20.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 6.9% |
| Production & transportation | 12.2% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 81.5% |
| Government | 11.0% |
| Self-employed | 7.3% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 62.3% |
| Carpool | 9.7% |
| Public transit | 7.4% |
| Walk | 3.1% |
| Work from home | 14.3% |
| Other means | 3.2% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 28.9 |
Poverty
All people
12.9%
Under 18 years
1.5%
18 and over
14.5%
Married-couple families
5.8%
Female-led households
8.3%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 24.2% |
| Retirement income | 15.9% |
| Supplemental Security | 6.9% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.7% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 15.8% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 24.9% |
| High blood pressure | 30.9% |
| High cholesterol | 29.7% |
| Diabetes | 8.9% |
| Heart disease | 5.4% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Asthma | 10.2% |
| Arthritis | 21.3% |
| Kidney disease | 2.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.2% |
| Cancer | 5.9% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 13.4% |
| Binge drinking | 16.9% |
| No physical activity | 18.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 30.3% |
| Depression | 23.7% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.3% |
| Poor mental health | 14.4% |
| Poor physical health | 10.0% |
| No health insurance | 13.2% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 69.5% |
| Visited dentist | 63.8% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.3% |
| Teeth loss | 11.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 783 | 7.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 19.4% |
| Under 18 | 5.6% |
| 18–64 years | 17.1% |
| 65 and over | 43.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 65.5% |
| Public insurance | 37.0% |
| No insurance | 9.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 5.9% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 12,065 | 94.4% |
| Spanish | 1,648 | 13.7% |
| Other Indo-European | 541 | 4.5% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 117 | 1.0% |
| Other languages | 618 | 5.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 9,649 | 75.5% |
| Born in same state | 9,533 | 74.6% |
| Born in different state | 4,598 | 36.0% |
| Foreign born | 116 | 0.9% |
| Naturalized citizen | 3,125 | 24.5% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,753 | 56.1% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 1,152 | 9% |
| Italian | 838 | 6.6% |
| Polish | 327 | 2.6% |
| Arab | 193 | 1.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 83 | 0.6% |
| Dutch | 43 | 0.3% |
| Norwegian | 38 | 0.3% |
| German | 16 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 48.7% |
| Internet access | 96.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 98057
What city is ZIP code 98057 in?
ZIP code 98057 is primarily assigned to Renton, Washington.
What county is ZIP code 98057 in?
ZIP code 98057 falls within King County, Washington.
Is ZIP code 98057 mostly rentals?
74% of occupied units in ZIP code 98057 are renter-occupied.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 98057?
The median home value in ZIP code 98057 is $526,700.
What is the population of ZIP code 98057?
ZIP code 98057 has an estimated population of 12,774 residents, with a density of 2,062 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 98057?
The median household income in ZIP code 98057 is $68,293, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 98057 in?
ZIP code 98057 observes the PST timezone.