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Bothell, WA · standard

ZIP Code 98011

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

29,212
1,375/sq mi
$131,667
Median income
$933,000
Median home value
60.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Bothell pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

Top 7%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 3%
home value, US ZIPs
1,375
people per sq mi
58%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 98011 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 98011 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Bothell, King County, Washington, with 29,212 residents across 21.2 square miles, a density of 1,375 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.

ZIP 98011 skews affluent, with a median household income of $131,667 (45% above the Washington average), while per-capita income is $70,138. 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 3.9%. The typical home here is valued at $933,000 (83% above the state average); renters pay a median of $2,294 monthly, and 57.9% of units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 60.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.3, and the average commute is 25 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 98011, plus 6 more within King County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 98011

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bothell, WA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 98011.

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 98011, Bothell, 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

29,212

Population

21.2

Area (sq mi)

1,375

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 98011?

38.3

Median Age

48.2%

Male

51.8%

Female

21.5%

Foreign-Born

White 67.9%
African American 0.7%
Asian 17.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.8%
Hispanic or Latino 7.9%

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?

$131,667

Median Household Income

+45% vs state

$70,138

Per Capita Income

4.6%

Poverty Rate

3.9%

Unemployment Rate

25.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 98011 ranks nationally

Bothell, WA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$131,667 Top 7% higher than 93% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $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 69.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 60.5%

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

What does housing look like?

12,793

Total Housing Units

11,964

Occupied Units

829

Vacant Units

2.39

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 57.9%
Renter 42.1%

$933,000

Median Home Value

+83% vs state

$2,294

Median Rent

1993

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

+5.0%

YoY Change (2024)

392

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+292%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 98011 have increased 5.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +292% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.3% 259
2021 +14.1% 296
2022 +18.7% 351
2023 +6.3% 373
2024 +5.0% 392

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 814 business establishments in ZIP 98011, employing approximately 13,644 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,251,375,000.

814

Businesses

13,644

Employees

$1.3B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 145 17.8%
Health care and social assistance 127 15.6%
Construction 80 9.8%
Finance and insurance 73 9.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 65 8.0%
Other services (except public administration) 56 6.9%
Accommodation and food services 54 6.6%
Retail trade 50 6.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 37 4.5%
Wholesale trade 35 4.3%
Information 32 3.9%
Educational services 20 2.5%
Manufacturing 16 2.0%
Management of companies and enterprises 9 1.1%
Transportation and warehousing 8 1.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 0.5%

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 98011 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 98011 ranks #7 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 98011 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 98011 ranks #8 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
98021 Bothell, WA 26,722 2.7 mi
98028 Kenmore, WA 20,419 2.1 mi
98034 Kirkland, WA 40,407 2.7 mi
98072 Woodinville, WA 22,312 3.3 mi
98033 Kirkland, WA 34,338 5.4 mi
98012 Bothell, WA 51,136 6.1 mi
98155 Seattle, WA 32,778 4.6 mi
98125 Seattle, WA 37,081 5.2 mi
98036 Lynnwood, WA 36,000 5.4 mi
98004 Bellevue, WA 27,946 9.3 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 98011 in? ▼
ZIP code 98011 (Bothell) 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 98011? ▼
ZIP code 98011 in Bothell, WA has a population of 29,212 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 98011? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 98011 is $131,667, which is 73% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 98011? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 98011 is $933,000, which is 235% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 98011? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 98011 is White at 67.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 98011? ▼
ZIP code 98011 has 814 business establishments employing approximately 13,644 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 98011? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 98011 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (145), Health care and social assistance (127), Construction (80). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 98011? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 98011 increased by 5.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 292%. 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 98011? ▼
In ZIP code 98011, 69.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 60.5% 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 98011? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 98011 is 25.3 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 98011? ▼
In ZIP code 98011, approximately 57.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 42.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 98011? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 98011 is 4.6% 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.