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
$160,641
Median income
$1,107,100
Median home value
62.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

ZIP code 98024 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 62.0 square miles in Fall City, King County, Washington. The area is home to 5,650 residents, producing a population density of 91 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 98024 against Washington and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 98024 sits at $160,641 (77% above the Washington average), while per-capita income is $79,718. The poverty rate stands at 2.9% and the unemployment rate at 2.7%. On housing, the median home value is $1,107,100 (117% above the state average) with median rent at $2,000 per month, and 89.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 98024 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 62.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.2, and the average commute is 29 minutes. We also surface 8 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing King County, so you can benchmark 98024 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 98024

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 98024.

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 98024, Fall City, 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

5,650

Population

62.0

Area (sq mi)

91

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 98024?

50.2

Median Age

50.3%

Male

49.7%

Female

9.0%

Foreign-Born

White 87.5%
African American 0.9%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%

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

$79,718

Per Capita Income

2.9%

Poverty Rate

2.7%

Unemployment Rate

28.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 98024 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$160,641 Top 3% higher than 97% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 81.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 62.2%

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

What does housing look like?

1,835

Total Housing Units

1,674

Occupied Units

161

Vacant Units

2.33

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 89.4%
Renter 10.6%

$1,107,100

Median Home Value

+117% vs state

$2,000

Median Rent

1980

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

+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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 98024 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 98024 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 98024 ranks #7 of 8 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
98050 Preston, WA 322 2.8 mi
98014 Carnation, WA 6,765 6.0 mi
98065 Snoqualmie, WA 12,699 5.1 mi
98029 Issaquah, WA 24,348 5.0 mi
98075 Sammamish, WA 20,715 6.5 mi
98027 Issaquah, WA 26,141 6.8 mi
98074 Sammamish, WA 25,748 7.4 mi
98053 Redmond, WA 18,784 8.3 mi

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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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