PlainZIP

Bellevue, WA · standard

ZIP Code 98006

King County, Washington - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

36,364
1,311/sq mi
$198,150
Median income
$1,388,500
Median home value
72.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Bellevue pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 1%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 1%
home value, US ZIPs
1,311
people per sq mi
80%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 98006 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 98006 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Bellevue, King County, Washington, with 36,364 residents across 27.7 square miles, a density of 1,311 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.

ZIP 98006 skews affluent, with a median household income of $198,150 (118% above the Washington average), while per-capita income is $90,517. 9.3% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 3.8%. On housing, the median home value is $1,388,500 (172% above the state average) with median rent at $2,836 per month, and 79.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 72.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.7, and the average commute is 28 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing King County, letting you compare 98006 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 98006

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bellevue, WA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 98006.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 98006, Bellevue, WA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

36,364

Population

27.7

Area (sq mi)

1,311

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 98006?

42.7

Median Age

49.1%

Male

50.9%

Female

38.5%

Foreign-Born

White 41.2%
African American 2.1%
Asian 44.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.4%
Hispanic or Latino 8.1%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$198,150

Median Household Income

+118% vs state

$90,517

Per Capita Income

9.3%

Poverty Rate

3.8%

Unemployment Rate

27.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 98006 ranks nationally

Bellevue, WA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$198,150 Top 1% higher than 99% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Below this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Below this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Below this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). This entry sits in this band. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 79.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 72.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

14,623

Total Housing Units

14,084

Occupied Units

539

Vacant Units

2.82

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 79.8%
Renter 20.2%

$1,388,500

Median Home Value

+172% vs state

$2,836

Median Rent

1980

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+4.4%

YoY Change (2024)

419

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+319%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 98006 have increased 4.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +319% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +0.7% 280
2021 +8.6% 304
2022 +23.0% 374
2023 +7.4% 401
2024 +4.4% 419

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 1,109 business establishments in ZIP 98006, employing approximately 15,660 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,373,286,000.

1,109

Businesses

15,660

Employees

$2.4B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 247 22.3%
Health care and social assistance 157 14.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 105 9.5%
Accommodation and food services 88 7.9%
Construction 81 7.3%
Retail trade 73 6.6%
Other services (except public administration) 69 6.2%
Finance and insurance 66 6.0%
Wholesale trade 56 5.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 49 4.4%
Information 43 3.9%
Educational services 22 2.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 21 1.9%
Transportation and warehousing 15 1.4%
Manufacturing 12 1.1%
Management of companies and enterprises 4 0.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 98006 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 98006 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 98006 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 98006 ranks #3 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
98007 Bellevue, WA 24,889 4.0 mi
98005 Bellevue, WA 17,714 4.0 mi
98056 Renton, WA 32,489 3.6 mi
98059 Renton, WA 34,463 4.1 mi
98008 Bellevue, WA 24,411 3.8 mi
98040 Mercer Island, WA 22,699 3.8 mi
98004 Bellevue, WA 27,946 5.0 mi
98118 Seattle, WA 42,731 5.6 mi
98075 Sammamish, WA 20,715 5.6 mi
98058 Renton, WA 41,938 8.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in King County

98052 standard
Redmond, WA
Pop: 58,442
98023 standard
Federal Way, WA
Pop: 47,510
98115 standard
Seattle, WA
Pop: 46,206
98103 standard
Seattle, WA
Pop: 45,911
98133 standard
Seattle, WA
Pop: 44,555
98003 standard
Federal Way, WA
Pop: 44,151

Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 98006 in? ▼
ZIP code 98006 (Bellevue) is located in King County, Washington. King County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/king-wa.
What is the population of ZIP code 98006? ▼
ZIP code 98006 in Bellevue, WA has a population of 36,364 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 98006? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 98006 is $198,150, which is 160% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 98006? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 98006 is $1,388,500, which is 399% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 98006? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 98006 is Asian at 44.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 98006? ▼
ZIP code 98006 has 1,109 business establishments employing approximately 15,660 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 98006? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 98006 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (247), Health care and social assistance (157), Real estate and rental and leasing (105). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 98006? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 98006 increased by 4.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 319%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 98006? ▼
In ZIP code 98006, 79.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 72.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 98006? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 98006 is 27.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 98006? ▼
In ZIP code 98006, approximately 79.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 98006? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 98006 is 9.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.