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 High-density area
- $198,150
- Median income Above-median income area
- $1,388,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 72.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 98006 (Bellevue, WA) rose +4.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 401.1 in 2023 to 418.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Washington ZIP), while per-capita income is $90,517. The poverty rate is 9.3%, with unemployment at 3.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $1,388,500 (172% above the average Washington ZIP), while 79.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $2,836.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in King County, so 98006 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
247 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
157 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
105 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 88
Accommodation and food services
88 establishments
- Construction 81
Construction
81 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, 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
Who lives in ZIP 98006?
42.7
Median Age
49.1%
Male
50.9%
Female
38.5%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$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
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
14,623housing units
14,623
Total Housing Units
14,084
Occupied Units
539
Vacant Units
2.82
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$1,388,500
Median Home Value
+172% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 98118
Seattle (98118)
42,731 residents
- 98058
Renton (98058)
41,938 residents
- 98006
Bellevue (98006)
36,364 residents
- 98059
Renton (98059)
34,463 residents
- 98056
Renton (98056)
32,489 residents
- 98004
Bellevue (98004)
27,946 residents
- 98007
Bellevue (98007)
24,889 residents
- 98008
Bellevue (98008)
24,411 residents
- 98040
Mercer Island (98040)
22,699 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 98006 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 98006 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 98075
Sammamish (98075)
$250,000 median income
- 98040
Mercer Island (98040)
$219,069 median income
- 98006
Bellevue (98006)
$198,150 median income
- 98008
Bellevue (98008)
$184,583 median income
- 98004
Bellevue (98004)
$182,545 median income
- 98005
Bellevue (98005)
$160,849 median income
- 98059
Renton (98059)
$138,654 median income
- 98007
Bellevue (98007)
$131,109 median income
- 98058
Renton (98058)
$115,201 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 98006, both outside WA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (36,364 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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