Bellevue, WA · standard
ZIP Code 98007
King County, Washington - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 24,889
- 2,191/sq mi High-density area
- $131,109
- Median income Above-median income area
- $1,018,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 68.6%
- 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 suburban-density, renter-heavy area.
- Top 7%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 2%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 2,191
- people per sq mi
- 36%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 98007 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 98007 (Bellevue, WA) fell -1.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 454.9 in 2023 to 448.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 98007 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Bellevue, King County, Washington, with 24,889 residents across 11.4 square miles, a density of 2,191 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 98007 skews affluent, with a median household income of $131,109 (44% above the average Washington ZIP), while per-capita income is $72,875. The poverty rate is 6.9%, with unemployment at 4.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $1,018,100 (99% above the average Washington ZIP), with only 35.6% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $2,331.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 68.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in King County, so 98007 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 98007
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bellevue, WA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 98007.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
184 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
159 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
96 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
84 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 69
Other services (except public administration)
69 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 98007, 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
24,889
Population
11.4
Area (sq mi)
2,191
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 98007?
33.0
Median Age
51.2%
Male
48.8%
Female
55.2%
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?
$131,109
Median Household Income
+44% vs state ZIP avg
$72,875
Per Capita Income
6.9%
Poverty Rate
4.4%
Unemployment Rate
22.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 98007 ranks among Washington ZIPs
Bellevue, WA household income vs. every Washington ZIP code
Median household income among 547 reporting Washington ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$131,109 Top 11% higher than 89% of 547 Washington 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
12,555housing units
12,555
Total Housing Units
11,673
Occupied Units
882
Vacant Units
2.34
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$1,018,100
Median Home Value
+99% vs state ZIP avg
$2,331
Median Rent
1979
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
-1.4%
YoY Change (2024)
449
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+349%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 98007 have decreased 1.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +349% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.8% | 300 |
| 2021 | +9.8% | 330 |
| 2022 | +14.1% | 376 |
| 2023 | +20.9% | 455 |
| 2024 | -1.4% | 449 |
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 954 business establishments in ZIP 98007, employing approximately 15,738 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,360,336,000.
954
Businesses
15,738
Employees
$1.4B
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 184 | 19.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 159 | 16.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 96 | 10.1% |
| Retail trade | 84 | 8.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 69 | 7.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 68 | 7.1% |
| Construction | 61 | 6.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 54 | 5.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 49 | 5.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 36 | 3.8% |
| Educational services | 28 | 2.9% |
| Information | 23 | 2.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 18 | 1.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 8 | 0.8% |
| Manufacturing | 7 | 0.7% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 5 | 0.5% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 0.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 98007 vs 98005 →
ZIP 98007 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 98052
Redmond (98052)
58,442 residents
- 98006
Bellevue (98006)
36,364 residents
- 98059
Renton (98059)
34,463 residents
- 98033
Kirkland (98033)
34,338 residents
- 98004
Bellevue (98004)
27,946 residents
- 98074
Sammamish (98074)
25,748 residents
- 98007
Bellevue (98007)
24,889 residents
- 98008
Bellevue (98008)
24,411 residents
- 98075 20,715
Sammamish (98075)
20,715 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 98007 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 98007 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 98039
Medina (98039)
$250,000 median income
- 98075
Sammamish (98075)
$250,000 median income
- 98074
Sammamish (98074)
$244,362 median income
- 98006
Bellevue (98006)
$198,150 median income
- 98008
Bellevue (98008)
$184,583 median income
- 98004
Bellevue (98004)
$182,545 median income
- 98033
Kirkland (98033)
$182,500 median income
- 98052
Redmond (98052)
$163,460 median income
- 98005
Bellevue (98005)
$160,849 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 98007 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98005 | Bellevue, WA | 17,714 | 1.2 mi |
| 98008 | Bellevue, WA | 24,411 | 1.7 mi |
| 98006 | Bellevue, WA | 36,364 | 4.0 mi |
| 98004 | Bellevue, WA | 27,946 | 2.9 mi |
| 98052 | Redmond, WA | 58,442 | 4.7 mi |
| 98074 | Sammamish, WA | 25,748 | 4.7 mi |
| 98033 | Kirkland, WA | 34,338 | 4.8 mi |
| 98039 | Medina, WA | 2,971 | 4.6 mi |
| 98075 | Sammamish, WA | 20,715 | 5.3 mi |
| 98059 | Renton, WA | 34,463 | 7.8 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 98007, 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 (24,889 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 98007 in?
ZIP code 98007 (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 98007?
ZIP code 98007 in Bellevue, WA has a population of 24,889 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 98007?
The median household income in ZIP 98007 is $131,109, which is 72% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 98007?
The median home value in ZIP 98007 is $1,018,100, which is 266% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 98007?
The largest racial group in ZIP 98007 is Asian at 48.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 98007?
ZIP code 98007 has 954 business establishments employing approximately 15,738 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 98007?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 98007 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (184), Health care and social assistance (159), Accommodation and food services (96). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 98007?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 98007 decreased by 1.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 349%. 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 98007?
In ZIP code 98007, 79.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 68.6% 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 98007?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 98007 is 22.7 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 98007?
In ZIP code 98007, approximately 35.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 64.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 98007?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 98007 is 6.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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