Enumclaw, WA · standard
ZIP Code 98022
King County, Washington - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 20,987
- 20/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $120,406
- Median income Above-median income area
- $608,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 28.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Enumclaw pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 9%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 9%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 20
- people per sq mi
- 81%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 98022 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 98022 (Enumclaw, WA) rose +9.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 297.3 in 2023 to 324.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 98022 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Enumclaw, King County, Washington, with 20,987 residents across 1049.4 square miles, a density of 20 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 98022 skews affluent, with a median household income of $120,406 (32% above the average Washington ZIP), while per-capita income is $56,042. The poverty rate is 6.8%, with unemployment at 4.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $608,500 (19% above the average Washington ZIP), while 81.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,854.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 28.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.5, and the average commute is 36 minutes. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the Washington and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 98022.
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 98022
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Enumclaw, WA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 98022.
- Construction
Construction
141 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
73 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
72 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
70 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
63 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 98022, Enumclaw, 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
20,987
Population
1049.4
Area (sq mi)
20
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 98022?
43.5
Median Age
52.3%
Male
47.7%
Female
5.0%
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?
$120,406
Median Household Income
+32% vs state ZIP avg
$56,042
Per Capita Income
6.8%
Poverty Rate
4.4%
Unemployment Rate
35.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 98022 ranks among Washington ZIPs
Enumclaw, 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)
$120,406 Top 15% higher than 85% 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
9,726housing units
9,726
Total Housing Units
8,730
Occupied Units
996
Vacant Units
2.54
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$608,500
Median Home Value
+19% vs state ZIP avg
$1,854
Median Rent
1982
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
+9.2%
YoY Change (2024)
325
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+225%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 98022 have increased 9.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +225% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.2% | 223 |
| 2021 | +16.0% | 258 |
| 2022 | +15.6% | 298 |
| 2023 | -0.4% | 297 |
| 2024 | +9.2% | 325 |
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 718 business establishments in ZIP 98022, employing approximately 6,856 people with a combined annual payroll of $391,377,000.
718
Businesses
6,856
Employees
$391.4M
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 141 | 19.6% |
| Retail trade | 73 | 10.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 72 | 10.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 70 | 9.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 63 | 8.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 55 | 7.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 53 | 7.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 43 | 6.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 35 | 4.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 23 | 3.2% |
| Manufacturing | 22 | 3.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 19 | 2.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 15 | 2.1% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 11 | 1.5% |
| Information | 9 | 1.3% |
| Educational services | 8 | 1.1% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 3 | 0.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 98022, 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 (20,987 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 98022 in?
ZIP code 98022 (Enumclaw) 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 98022?
ZIP code 98022 in Enumclaw, WA has a population of 20,987 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 98022?
The median household income in ZIP 98022 is $120,406, which is 58% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 98022?
The median home value in ZIP 98022 is $608,500, which is 119% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 98022?
The largest racial group in ZIP 98022 is White at 83.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 98022?
ZIP code 98022 has 718 business establishments employing approximately 6,856 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 98022?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 98022 are: Construction (141), Retail trade (73), Health care and social assistance (72). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 98022?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 98022 increased by 9.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 225%. 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 98022?
In ZIP code 98022, 57.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.4% 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 98022?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 98022 is 35.6 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 98022?
In ZIP code 98022, approximately 81.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 98022?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 98022 is 6.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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