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Medina, WA · standard

ZIP Code 98039

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

2,971
795/sq mi
$250,000+
Median income
$2,000,000+
Median home value
87.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Medina pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 1%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 1%
home value, US ZIPs
795
people per sq mi
80%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 98039 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 98039 covers 3.7 square miles in Medina, King County, Washington (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,971 residents on file, a density of 795 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.

ZIP 98039 skews affluent, with a median household income of $250,000+ (175% above the Washington average), while per-capita income is $171,315. Local economic indicators show a 4.7% poverty rate alongside 2.8% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $2,000,000+ (291% above the state average) with median rent at $3,501 per month, and 79.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 87.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.4, and the average commute is 21 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 98039, 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 98039

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Medina, WA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 98039.

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 98039, Medina, 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

2,971

Population

3.7

Area (sq mi)

795

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 98039?

47.4

Median Age

50.9%

Male

49.1%

Female

32.7%

Foreign-Born

White 58.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 28.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.4%
Hispanic or Latino 0.3%

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?

$250,000+

Median Household Income

+175% vs state

$171,315

Per Capita Income

4.7%

Poverty Rate

2.8%

Unemployment Rate

21.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 98039 ranks nationally

Medina, WA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, with the Census top-code shown at $250,000+

$250,000 Top 1% higher than 99% 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%). Below this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Below this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). This entry sits in this band. 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 90.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 87.6%

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

What does housing look like?

1,090

Total Housing Units

1,010

Occupied Units

80

Vacant Units

2.90

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 79.5%
Renter 20.5%

$2,000,000+

Median Home Value

+291% vs state

$3,501

Median Rent

1973

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

258

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+158%

Total Change Since 2000

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2016 – 258

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 2016. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 89 business establishments in ZIP 98039, employing approximately 408 people with a combined annual payroll of $31,983,000.

89

Businesses

408

Employees

$32.0M

Annual Payroll

11

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Real estate and rental and leasing 21 23.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 15 16.9%
Other services (except public administration) 9 10.1%
Retail trade 7 7.9%
Construction 6 6.7%
Finance and insurance 6 6.7%
Wholesale trade 5 5.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4 4.5%
Transportation and warehousing 3 3.4%
Educational services 3 3.4%
Health care and social assistance 3 3.4%

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 98039 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 98039 ranks #0 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 98039 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 98039 ranks the highest 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
98004 Bellevue, WA 27,946 1.9 mi
98112 Seattle, WA 21,077 2.3 mi
98105 Seattle, WA 43,924 2.8 mi
98122 Seattle, WA 31,454 2.8 mi
98040 Mercer Island, WA 22,699 4.6 mi
98195 Seattle, WA 0 3.4 mi
98102 Seattle, WA 20,756 3.8 mi
98005 Bellevue, WA 17,714 3.5 mi
98033 Kirkland, WA 34,338 3.7 mi
98115 Seattle, WA 46,206 4.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in King County

98052 standard
Redmond, WA
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

King County Medina, WA Washington

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 98039 in? ▼
ZIP code 98039 (Medina) 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 98039? ▼
ZIP code 98039 in Medina, WA has a population of 2,971 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 98039? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 98039 is $250,000+, which is 228% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 98039? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 98039 is $2,000,000+, which is 619% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 98039? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 98039 is White at 58.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 98039? ▼
ZIP code 98039 has 89 business establishments employing approximately 408 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 98039? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 98039 are: Real estate and rental and leasing (21), Professional, scientific, and technical services (15), Other services (except public administration) (9). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 98039? ▼
In ZIP code 98039, 90.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 87.6% 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 98039? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 98039 is 21.3 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 98039? ▼
In ZIP code 98039, approximately 79.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 98039? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 98039 is 4.7% 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.