Issaquah, WA · standard

ZIP Code 98027

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

26,141
181/sq mi
$153,301
Median income
$996,600
Median home value
66.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Issaquah 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
181
people per sq mi
68%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 98027 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 98027 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 144.6 square miles in Issaquah, King County, Washington. The area is home to 26,141 residents, producing a population density of 181 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 98027 against Washington and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 98027 sits at $153,301 (69% above the Washington average), while per-capita income is $85,051. The poverty rate stands at 5.5% and the unemployment rate at 3.7%. On housing, the median home value is $996,600 (95% above the state average) with median rent at $2,400 per month, and 67.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 98027 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 66.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.6, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing King County, so you can benchmark 98027 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 98027

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 98027.

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 98027, Issaquah, 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

26,141

Population

144.6

Area (sq mi)

181

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 98027?

40.6

Median Age

50.4%

Male

49.6%

Female

18.3%

Foreign-Born

White 67.9%
African American 2.0%
Asian 15.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.4%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.3%
Hispanic or Latino 7.0%

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?

$153,301

Median Household Income

+69% vs state

$85,051

Per Capita Income

5.5%

Poverty Rate

3.7%

Unemployment Rate

26.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 98027 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$153,301 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 75.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 66.8%

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

What does housing look like?

12,322

Total Housing Units

11,804

Occupied Units

518

Vacant Units

2.43

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 67.6%
Renter 32.4%

$996,600

Median Home Value

+95% vs state

$2,400

Median Rent

1988

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

+8.3%

YoY Change (2024)

374

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+274%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 98027 have increased 8.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +274% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.3% 247
2021 +11.5% 276
2022 +20.3% 332
2023 +4.0% 345
2024 +8.3% 374

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 1,268 business establishments in ZIP 98027, employing approximately 22,093 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,222,850,000.

1,268

Businesses

22,093

Employees

$2.2B

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 212 16.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 201 15.8%
Retail trade 116 9.2%
Construction 113 8.9%
Accommodation and food services 113 8.9%
Other services (except public administration) 101 8.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 83 6.5%
Finance and insurance 70 5.5%
Wholesale trade 62 4.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 57 4.5%
Educational services 42 3.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 28 2.2%
Information 22 1.7%
Manufacturing 18 1.4%
Transportation and warehousing 15 1.2%
Management of companies and enterprises 7 0.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 5 0.4%

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 98027 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 98027 ranks #5 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 98027 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 98027 ranks #6 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
98029 Issaquah, WA 24,348 4.0 mi
98050 Preston, WA 322 4.0 mi
98059 Renton, WA 34,463 5.7 mi
98075 Sammamish, WA 20,715 6.2 mi
98038 Maple Valley, WA 31,171 6.2 mi
98074 Sammamish, WA 25,748 8.6 mi
98024 Fall City, WA 5,650 6.8 mi
98058 Renton, WA 41,938 7.1 mi
98008 Bellevue, WA 24,411 8.9 mi
98042 Kent, WA 43,673 10.8 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 98027 in?
ZIP code 98027 (Issaquah) 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 98027?
ZIP code 98027 in Issaquah, WA has a population of 26,141 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 98027?
The median household income in ZIP 98027 is $153,301, which is 101% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 98027?
The median home value in ZIP 98027 is $996,600, which is 258% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 98027?
The largest racial group in ZIP 98027 is White at 67.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 98027?
ZIP code 98027 has 1,268 business establishments employing approximately 22,093 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 98027?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 98027 are: Health care and social assistance (212), Professional, scientific, and technical services (201), Retail trade (116). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 98027?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 98027 increased by 8.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 274%. 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 98027?
In ZIP code 98027, 75.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 66.8% 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 98027?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 98027 is 26.0 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 98027?
In ZIP code 98027, approximately 67.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 32.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 98027?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 98027 is 5.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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