Bellevue, WA · standard

ZIP Code 98008

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

24,411
1,707/sq mi
$184,583
Median income
$1,206,200
Median home value
67.4%
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
1,707
people per sq mi
72%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 98008 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 98008 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 14.3 square miles in Bellevue, King County, Washington. The area is home to 24,411 residents, producing a population density of 1,707 people per square mile, and falls within the Los Angeles time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 98008 against Washington and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 98008 sits at $184,583 (103% above the Washington average), while per-capita income is $89,438. The poverty rate stands at 5.4% and the unemployment rate at 4.6%. On housing, the median home value is $1,206,200 (136% above the state average) with median rent at $2,565 per month, and 72.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 98008 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 67.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing King County, so you can benchmark 98008 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 98008

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 98008.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 98008, Bellevue, WA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

24,411

Population

14.3

Area (sq mi)

1,707

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 98008?

43.0

Median Age

50.4%

Male

49.6%

Female

38.8%

Foreign-Born

White 50.8%
African American 1.4%
Asian 31.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.5%
Hispanic or Latino 9.2%

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?

$184,583

Median Household Income

+103% vs state

$89,438

Per Capita Income

5.4%

Poverty Rate

4.6%

Unemployment Rate

22.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 98008 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$184,583 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 75.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 67.4%

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

What does housing look like?

10,117

Total Housing Units

9,431

Occupied Units

686

Vacant Units

2.83

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 72.0%
Renter 28.0%

$1,206,200

Median Home Value

+136% vs state

$2,565

Median Rent

1968

Median Year Built

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

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

+10.6%

YoY Change (2024)

456

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+356%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 98008 have increased 10.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +356% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.6% 307
2021 +9.9% 337
2022 +9.9% 371
2023 +11.2% 412
2024 +10.6% 456

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 587 business establishments in ZIP 98008, employing approximately 6,622 people with a combined annual payroll of $652,409,000.

587

Businesses

6,622

Employees

$652.4M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 116 19.8%
Health care and social assistance 106 18.1%
Construction 63 10.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 49 8.3%
Accommodation and food services 45 7.7%
Retail trade 39 6.6%
Other services (except public administration) 31 5.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 28 4.8%
Information 25 4.3%
Educational services 24 4.1%
Wholesale trade 21 3.6%
Finance and insurance 13 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 12 2.0%
Manufacturing 8 1.4%
Transportation and warehousing 5 0.8%

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 98008 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 98008 ranks #8 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 98008 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 98008 ranks #5 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 1.7 mi
98005 Bellevue, WA 17,714 2.8 mi
98074 Sammamish, WA 25,748 3.4 mi
98052 Redmond, WA 58,442 5.3 mi
98006 Bellevue, WA 36,364 3.8 mi
98075 Sammamish, WA 20,715 3.6 mi
98004 Bellevue, WA 27,946 4.5 mi
98059 Renton, WA 34,463 7.1 mi
98053 Redmond, WA 18,784 6.0 mi
98033 Kirkland, WA 34,338 6.2 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 98008 in?
ZIP code 98008 (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 98008?
ZIP code 98008 in Bellevue, WA has a population of 24,411 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 98008?
The median household income in ZIP 98008 is $184,583, which is 142% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 98008?
The median home value in ZIP 98008 is $1,206,200, which is 334% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 98008?
The largest racial group in ZIP 98008 is White at 50.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 98008?
ZIP code 98008 has 587 business establishments employing approximately 6,622 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 98008?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 98008 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (116), Health care and social assistance (106), Construction (63). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 98008?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 98008 increased by 10.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 356%. 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 98008?
In ZIP code 98008, 75.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 67.4% 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 98008?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 98008 is 22.8 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 98008?
In ZIP code 98008, approximately 72.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 98008?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 98008 is 5.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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