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 High-density area
- $250,000+
- Median income Above-median income area
- $2,000,000+
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 87.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average Washington ZIP), while per-capita income is $171,315. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 4.7% and unemployment is 2.8%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $2,000,000+ (291% above the average Washington ZIP), while 79.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $3,501.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in King County, so 98039 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 98039
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Medina, WA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 98039.
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
21 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
15 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
9 establishments
- Retail trade 7
Retail trade
7 establishments
- Construction 6
Construction
6 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 98039?
47.4
Median Age
50.9%
Male
49.1%
Female
32.7%
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?
$250,000+
Median Household Income
+175% vs state ZIP avg
$171,315
Per Capita Income
4.7%
Poverty Rate
2.8%
Unemployment Rate
21.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 98039 ranks among Washington ZIPs
Medina, 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)
$250,000 Top 1% higher than 99% of 547 Washington ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Washington 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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,090housing units
1,090
Total Housing Units
1,010
Occupied Units
80
Vacant Units
2.90
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$2,000,000+
Median Home Value
+291% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 98039 vs 98004 →
ZIP 98039 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 98115
Seattle (98115)
46,206 residents
- 98105
Seattle (98105)
43,924 residents
- 98033
Kirkland (98033)
34,338 residents
- 98122
Seattle (98122)
31,454 residents
- 98004
Bellevue (98004)
27,946 residents
- 98040
Mercer Island (98040)
22,699 residents
- 98112
Seattle (98112)
21,077 residents
- 98102
Seattle (98102)
20,756 residents
- 98005 17,714
Bellevue (98005)
17,714 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 98039 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 98039 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 98039
Medina (98039)
$250,000 median income
- 98040
Mercer Island (98040)
$219,069 median income
- 98004
Bellevue (98004)
$182,545 median income
- 98033
Kirkland (98033)
$182,500 median income
- 98112
Seattle (98112)
$171,572 median income
- 98005
Bellevue (98005)
$160,849 median income
- 98115
Seattle (98115)
$156,142 median income
- 98102
Seattle (98102)
$114,925 median income
- 98122
Seattle (98122)
$106,886 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 98039, 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 (2,971 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 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.
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