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County ProfileWA

King County

Population: 2,269,675 · 120 ZIP codes

Demographics

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS/Decennial). Estimates vary by year.

People
Total population
2,269,675
People
Median age
37.4
Housing
Total households
941,054
Income
Median household income
$124,746
Housing
Total housing units
1,003,284
Employment
Employment rate
66.4%
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
56.7%
Healthcare
Insured population
94.8%
County details
Local time 22:50:22(PT)
NameKing
Total ZIP codes120total
ZIP codes (by type)
85 Standard28 PO Box7 Unique
Area code206, 253, 360, 425, 564
TimezonePacific Time (PT)
Coordinates47.4905518, -121.8339765
Land area2,115.7 sq miles(5,479.8 km²)

Map of King county, Washington with ZIP codes

Map of King County, Washington and ZIP codes

Cities and Communities in King County

Compare the largest cities in King County by population, median income, and growth. Use the table below to analyze key demographic shifts across the region.

CityPopulation
Median incomeHousehold
ZIP codes
Seattle737,015$118,74559ZIPs
Bellevue151,854$161,1947ZIPs
Kent136,588$92,4977ZIPs
Renton106,785$103,8695ZIPs
Federal Way101,030$89,0224ZIPs
Kirkland92,175$150,4143ZIPs
Auburn87,256$97,8844ZIPs
Redmond73,256$162,5603ZIPs
Sammamish67,455$239,6902ZIPs
Bothell48,161$140,4274ZIPs
Issaquah40,051$154,6692ZIPs
Maple Valley28,013$152,8851ZIPs
Mercer Island25,748$219,0691ZIPs
Kenmore23,914$139,7641ZIPs
Snoqualmie14,121$214,1071ZIPs
Woodinville13,069$164,3982ZIPs
Enumclaw12,543$121,2501ZIPs
Vashon11,055$120,5711ZIPs
Duvall8,034$197,3611ZIPs
North Bend7,461$175,1091ZIPs
Pacific7,235$115,6251ZIPs
Hobart6,767$160,5361ZIPs
Black Diamond4,697$141,3831ZIPs
Medina2,915$250,0011ZIPs
Carnation2,158$152,7631ZIPs
Fall City2,032$177,0191ZIPs
Ravensdale555$207,3861ZIPs
Baring255$79,6591ZIPs
Preston2231ZIPs
Skykomish161$62,9171ZIPs

Data unavailable or suppressed by the U.S. Census Bureau for areas with small sample sizes to protect individual privacy.

ZIP Codes in King County

Review the most populated postal areas across King County. Use the ranking below to compare resident density and demographic scales between the county's major zones.

ZIPCity
Median incomeHousehold
Population (ZIP)
98052Redmond$163,46077,176
98012Bothell$146,14474,956
98115Seattle$148,19054,322
98103Seattle$127,37253,056
98003Federal Way$70,80051,751
98023Federal Way$101,96051,713
98034Kirkland$135,21951,464
98133Seattle$92,37150,720
98092Auburn$122,30050,258
98105Seattle$78,69149,151
98042Kent$125,55449,031
98118Seattle$109,08547,504
98058Renton$111,04543,630
98031Kent$101,45843,055
98125Seattle$96,72542,965
98033Kirkland$182,50041,763
98059Renton$134,33641,672
98122Seattle$106,47941,646
98006Bellevue$197,34440,871
98004Bellevue$176,36739,136

Data Sources & Citations

The geographic and demographic information presented on this site is compiled from publicly available, authoritative sources, including:

  • United States Census BureauDemographic, population, housing, and socioeconomic data sourced from Census Bureau datasets, including the Decennial Census and the American Community Survey (ACS).Census Data
  • United States Postal Service (USPS)ZIP code classifications, delivery types, and postal designations used for reference purposes. USPS ZIP codes are intended for mail delivery and may not always align exactly with Census geographic boundaries.USPS