Fall City, WA · standard
ZIP Code 98024
King County, Washington - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,650
- 91/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $160,641
- Median income Above-median income area
- $1,107,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 62.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Fall City pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 3%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 2%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 91
- people per sq mi
- 89%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 98024 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 98024 (Fall City, WA) rose +13.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 307.6 in 2023 to 347.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 98024 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Fall City, King County, Washington, home to 5,650 residents across 62.0 square miles, a density of 91 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 98024 skews affluent, with a median household income of $160,641 (77% above the average Washington ZIP), while per-capita income is $79,718. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 2.9% and unemployment is 2.7%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $1,107,100 (117% above the average Washington ZIP), while 89.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $2,000.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 62.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.2, and the average commute is 29 minutes. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in King County, so 98024 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 98024
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Fall City, WA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 98024.
- Construction
Construction
31 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
28 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 12
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
12 establishments
- Wholesale trade 11
Wholesale trade
11 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 10
Real estate and rental and leasing
10 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 98024, Fall City, 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
5,650
Population
62.0
Area (sq mi)
91
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 98024?
50.2
Median Age
50.3%
Male
49.7%
Female
9.0%
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?
$160,641
Median Household Income
+77% vs state ZIP avg
$79,718
Per Capita Income
2.9%
Poverty Rate
2.7%
Unemployment Rate
28.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 98024 ranks among Washington ZIPs
Fall City, 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)
$160,641 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
1,835housing units
1,835
Total Housing Units
1,674
Occupied Units
161
Vacant Units
2.33
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$1,107,100
Median Home Value
+117% vs state ZIP avg
$2,000
Median Rent
1980
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
+13.1%
YoY Change (2024)
348
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+248%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 98024 have increased 13.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +248% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.1% | 232 |
| 2021 | +13.6% | 263 |
| 2022 | +29.5% | 341 |
| 2023 | -9.8% | 308 |
| 2024 | +13.1% | 348 |
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 144 business establishments in ZIP 98024, employing approximately 546 people with a combined annual payroll of $32,709,000.
144
Businesses
546
Employees
$32.7M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 31 | 21.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 28 | 19.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 12 | 8.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 11 | 7.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 10 | 6.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 10 | 6.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 9 | 6.3% |
| Retail trade | 8 | 5.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 8 | 5.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 6 | 4.2% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 2.1% |
| Educational services | 3 | 2.1% |
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 98024 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 98027
Issaquah (98027)
26,141 residents
- 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
- 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 98024 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 98024 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
- 98024
Fall City (98024)
$160,641 median income
- 98027
Issaquah (98027)
$153,301 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 98024 ranks #7 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 98024, 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 (5,650 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 98024 in?
ZIP code 98024 (Fall City) 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 98024?
ZIP code 98024 in Fall City, WA has a population of 5,650 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 98024?
The median household income in ZIP 98024 is $160,641, which is 111% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 98024?
The median home value in ZIP 98024 is $1,107,100, which is 298% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 98024?
The largest racial group in ZIP 98024 is White at 87.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 98024?
ZIP code 98024 has 144 business establishments employing approximately 546 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 98024?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 98024 are: Construction (31), Professional, scientific, and technical services (28), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (12). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 98024?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 98024 increased by 13.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 248%. 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 98024?
In ZIP code 98024, 81.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 62.2% 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 98024?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 98024 is 28.9 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 98024?
In ZIP code 98024, approximately 89.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 10.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 98024?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 98024 is 2.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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