Issaquah, WA · standard
ZIP Code 98029
King County, Washington - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 24,348
- 1,050/sq mi High-density area
- $170,759
- Median income Above-median income area
- $1,063,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 72.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Issaquah pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 2%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 2%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,050
- people per sq mi
- 62%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 98029 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 98029 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Issaquah, King County, Washington, with 24,348 residents across 23.2 square miles, a density of 1,050 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 98029 skews affluent, with a median household income of $170,759 (88% above the average Washington ZIP), while per-capita income is $97,208. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 4.9% and unemployment is 3.1%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $1,063,200 (108% above the average Washington ZIP), while 62.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $2,740.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 72.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.2, and the average commute is 29 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in King County, so 98029 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 98029
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Issaquah, WA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 98029.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
81 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
70 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
52 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
46 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
45 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 98029, Issaquah, 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
24,348
Population
23.2
Area (sq mi)
1,050
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 98029?
37.2
Median Age
46.9%
Male
53.1%
Female
33.5%
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?
$170,759
Median Household Income
+88% vs state ZIP avg
$97,208
Per Capita Income
4.9%
Poverty Rate
3.1%
Unemployment Rate
28.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 98029 ranks among Washington ZIPs
Issaquah, 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)
$170,759 Top 4% higher than 96% 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
12,722housing units
12,722
Total Housing Units
12,115
Occupied Units
607
Vacant Units
2.51
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$1,063,200
Median Home Value
+108% vs state ZIP avg
$2,740
Median Rent
2001
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
+20.4%
YoY Change (2024)
353
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+253%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 98029 have increased 20.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +253% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | +1.9% | 262 |
| 2020 | +2.4% | 268 |
| 2021 | +4.5% | 280 |
| 2022 | +20.4% | 337 |
| 2024 | – | 353 |
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 498 business establishments in ZIP 98029, employing approximately 8,592 people with a combined annual payroll of $575,814,000.
498
Businesses
8,592
Employees
$575.8M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 81 | 16.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 70 | 14.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 52 | 10.4% |
| Retail trade | 46 | 9.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 45 | 9.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 35 | 7.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 34 | 6.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 24 | 4.8% |
| Construction | 23 | 4.6% |
| Educational services | 20 | 4.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 18 | 3.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 17 | 3.4% |
| Information | 13 | 2.6% |
| Manufacturing | 7 | 1.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 7 | 1.4% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 4 | 0.8% |
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 98029 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 98006
Bellevue (98006)
36,364 residents
- 98059
Renton (98059)
34,463 residents
- 98038
Maple Valley (98038)
31,171 residents
- 98027
Issaquah (98027)
26,141 residents
- 98074
Sammamish (98074)
25,748 residents
- 98008
Bellevue (98008)
24,411 residents
- 98029
Issaquah (98029)
24,348 residents
- 98075
Sammamish (98075)
20,715 residents
- 98053
Redmond (98053)
18,784 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 98029 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 98029 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
- 98006
Bellevue (98006)
$198,150 median income
- 98053
Redmond (98053)
$192,292 median income
- 98008
Bellevue (98008)
$184,583 median income
- 98029
Issaquah (98029)
$170,759 median income
- 98024
Fall City (98024)
$160,641 median income
- 98027
Issaquah (98027)
$153,301 median income
- 98038
Maple Valley (98038)
$152,261 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 98029 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98075 | Sammamish, WA | 20,715 | 2.5 mi |
| 98027 | Issaquah, WA | 26,141 | 4.0 mi |
| 98050 | Preston, WA | 322 | 3.2 mi |
| 98074 | Sammamish, WA | 25,748 | 4.8 mi |
| 98024 | Fall City, WA | 5,650 | 5.0 mi |
| 98053 | Redmond, WA | 18,784 | 7.4 mi |
| 98006 | Bellevue, WA | 36,364 | 6.8 mi |
| 98008 | Bellevue, WA | 24,411 | 5.9 mi |
| 98059 | Renton, WA | 34,463 | 6.6 mi |
| 98038 | Maple Valley, WA | 31,171 | 10.0 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 98029, 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 (24,348 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 98029 in?
ZIP code 98029 (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 98029?
ZIP code 98029 in Issaquah, WA has a population of 24,348 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 98029?
The median household income in ZIP 98029 is $170,759, which is 124% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 98029?
The median home value in ZIP 98029 is $1,063,200, which is 282% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 98029?
The largest racial group in ZIP 98029 is White at 51.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 98029?
ZIP code 98029 has 498 business establishments employing approximately 8,592 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 98029?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 98029 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (81), Health care and social assistance (70), Real estate and rental and leasing (52). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 98029?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 98029 increased by 20.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 253%. 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 98029?
In ZIP code 98029, 78.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 72.2% 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 98029?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 98029 is 28.6 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 98029?
In ZIP code 98029, approximately 62.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 37.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 98029?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 98029 is 4.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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