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Kirkland, WA · standard

ZIP Code 98034

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

40,407
1,722/sq mi
$135,219
Median income
$946,300
Median home value
60.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Kirkland pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

Top 6%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 3%
home value, US ZIPs
1,722
people per sq mi
59%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 98034 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 98034 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Kirkland, King County, Washington, with 40,407 residents across 23.5 square miles, a density of 1,722 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.

ZIP 98034 skews affluent, with a median household income of $135,219 (49% above the Washington average), while per-capita income is $80,426. The poverty rate stands at 5.9% and the unemployment rate at 4.6%. The typical home here is valued at $946,300 (85% above the state average); renters pay a median of $2,376 monthly, and 59.2% of units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 60.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.1, and the average commute is 26 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 98034, plus 6 more within King County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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 98034

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Kirkland, WA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 98034.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 98034, Kirkland, 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

40,407

Population

23.5

Area (sq mi)

1,722

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 98034?

37.1

Median Age

51.0%

Male

49.0%

Female

27.8%

Foreign-Born

White 63.1%
African American 1.8%
Asian 19.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.4%
Hispanic or Latino 8.8%

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?

$135,219

Median Household Income

+49% vs state

$80,426

Per Capita Income

5.9%

Poverty Rate

4.6%

Unemployment Rate

25.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 98034 ranks nationally

Kirkland, WA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$135,219 Top 6% higher than 94% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $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 72.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 60.5%

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

What does housing look like?

23,095

Total Housing Units

21,726

Occupied Units

1,369

Vacant Units

2.39

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 59.2%
Renter 40.8%

$946,300

Median Home Value

+85% vs state

$2,376

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

+10.2%

YoY Change (2024)

445

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+345%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 98034 have increased 10.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +345% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.7% 286
2021 +12.5% 322
2022 +21.3% 390
2023 +3.6% 404
2024 +10.2% 445

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 1,473 business establishments in ZIP 98034, employing approximately 22,274 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,679,632,000.

1,473

Businesses

22,274

Employees

$1.7B

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 270 18.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 192 13.0%
Construction 171 11.6%
Other services (except public administration) 144 9.8%
Retail trade 132 9.0%
Accommodation and food services 119 8.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 114 7.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 81 5.5%
Finance and insurance 71 4.8%
Wholesale trade 43 2.9%
Information 38 2.6%
Educational services 30 2.0%
Manufacturing 29 2.0%
Transportation and warehousing 21 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 15 1.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 98034 vs 98011 →

ZIP 98034 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 98034 ranks #3 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 98034 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 98034 ranks #7 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
98011 Bothell, WA 29,212 2.7 mi
98033 Kirkland, WA 34,338 2.9 mi
98028 Kenmore, WA 20,419 3.0 mi
98125 Seattle, WA 37,081 3.8 mi
98021 Bothell, WA 26,722 5.3 mi
98115 Seattle, WA 46,206 3.7 mi
98039 Medina, WA 2,971 5.8 mi
98004 Bellevue, WA 27,946 6.7 mi
98105 Seattle, WA 43,924 5.0 mi
98155 Seattle, WA 32,778 4.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in King County

98052 standard
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Pop: 58,442
98023 standard
Federal Way, WA
Pop: 47,510
98115 standard
Seattle, WA
Pop: 46,206
98103 standard
Seattle, WA
Pop: 45,911
98133 standard
Seattle, WA
Pop: 44,555
98003 standard
Federal Way, WA
Pop: 44,151

Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 98034 in? ▼
ZIP code 98034 (Kirkland) 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 98034? ▼
ZIP code 98034 in Kirkland, WA has a population of 40,407 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 98034? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 98034 is $135,219, which is 77% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 98034? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 98034 is $946,300, which is 240% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 98034? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 98034 is White at 63.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 98034? ▼
ZIP code 98034 has 1,473 business establishments employing approximately 22,274 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 98034? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 98034 are: Health care and social assistance (270), Professional, scientific, and technical services (192), Construction (171). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 98034? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 98034 increased by 10.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 345%. 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 98034? ▼
In ZIP code 98034, 72.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 60.5% 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 98034? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 98034 is 25.7 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 98034? ▼
In ZIP code 98034, approximately 59.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 40.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 98034? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 98034 is 5.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.