Carnation, WA · standard
ZIP Code 98014
King County, Washington - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 6,765
- 58/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $164,306
- Median income Above-median income area
- $940,600
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 50.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Carnation pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 3%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 3%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 58
- people per sq mi
- 92%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 98014 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 98014 (Carnation, WA) rose +6.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 313.3 in 2023 to 334.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 98014 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Carnation, King County, Washington, home to 6,765 residents across 117.2 square miles, a density of 58 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 98014 skews affluent, with a median household income of $164,306 (81% above the average Washington ZIP), while per-capita income is $72,017. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 4.3% and unemployment is 1.2%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $940,600 (84% above the average Washington ZIP), while 91.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,824.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 50.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.6, and the average commute is 30 minutes. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in King County, so 98014 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 98014
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Carnation, WA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 98014.
- Construction
Construction
35 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
26 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
14 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 13
Health care and social assistance
13 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 12
Other services (except public administration)
12 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 98014, Carnation, 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
6,765
Population
117.2
Area (sq mi)
58
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 98014?
42.6
Median Age
48.7%
Male
51.3%
Female
7.3%
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?
$164,306
Median Household Income
+81% vs state ZIP avg
$72,017
Per Capita Income
4.3%
Poverty Rate
1.2%
Unemployment Rate
30.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 98014 ranks among Washington ZIPs
Carnation, 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)
$164,306 Top 5% higher than 95% 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
2,927housing units
2,927
Total Housing Units
2,869
Occupied Units
58
Vacant Units
2.88
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$940,600
Median Home Value
+84% vs state ZIP avg
$1,824
Median Rent
1992
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
+6.7%
YoY Change (2024)
334
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+234%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 98014 have increased 6.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +234% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.7% | 235 |
| 2021 | +12.3% | 264 |
| 2022 | +23.2% | 325 |
| 2023 | -3.7% | 313 |
| 2024 | +6.7% | 334 |
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 156 business establishments in ZIP 98014, employing approximately 1,148 people with a combined annual payroll of $86,460,000.
156
Businesses
1,148
Employees
$86.5M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 35 | 22.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 26 | 16.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 14 | 9.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 13 | 8.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 12 | 7.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 11 | 7.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 9 | 5.8% |
| Retail trade | 7 | 4.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 6 | 3.9% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 3.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 5 | 3.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 2.6% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 1.9% |
| Educational services | 3 | 1.9% |
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 98014 vs 98024 →
ZIP 98014 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 98074
Sammamish (98074)
25,748 residents
- 98029
Issaquah (98029)
24,348 residents
- 98075
Sammamish (98075)
20,715 residents
- 98053
Redmond (98053)
18,784 residents
- 98065
Snoqualmie (98065)
12,699 residents
- 98019
Duvall (98019)
10,725 residents
- 98014 6,765
Carnation (98014)
6,765 residents
- 98024 5,650
Fall City (98024)
5,650 residents
- 98050 322
Preston (98050)
322 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 98014 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 98014 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
- 98074
Sammamish (98074)
$244,362 median income
- 98065
Snoqualmie (98065)
$198,216 median income
- 98053
Redmond (98053)
$192,292 median income
- 98029
Issaquah (98029)
$170,759 median income
- 98014
Carnation (98014)
$164,306 median income
- 98019
Duvall (98019)
$161,212 median income
- 98024
Fall City (98024)
$160,641 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 98014 ranks #6 of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 98014, 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 (6,765 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 98014 in?
ZIP code 98014 (Carnation) 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 98014?
ZIP code 98014 in Carnation, WA has a population of 6,765 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 98014?
The median household income in ZIP 98014 is $164,306, which is 115% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 98014?
The median home value in ZIP 98014 is $940,600, which is 238% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 98014?
The largest racial group in ZIP 98014 is White at 80.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 98014?
ZIP code 98014 has 156 business establishments employing approximately 1,148 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 98014?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 98014 are: Construction (35), Professional, scientific, and technical services (26), Real estate and rental and leasing (14). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 98014?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 98014 increased by 6.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 234%. 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 98014?
In ZIP code 98014, 65.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 50.3% 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 98014?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 98014 is 30.2 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 98014?
In ZIP code 98014, approximately 91.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 8.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 98014?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 98014 is 4.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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