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Pacific, WA · standard

ZIP Code 98047

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

6,339
1,014/sq mi
$115,188
Median income
$482,800
Median home value
21.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Pacific pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

Top 11%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 14%
home value, US ZIPs
1,014
people per sq mi
57%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 98047 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 98047 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 6.3 square miles in Pacific, King County, Washington. The area is home to 6,339 residents, producing a population density of 1,014 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 98047 against Washington and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 98047 sits at $115,188 (27% above the Washington average), while per-capita income is $36,039. The poverty rate stands at 14.2% and the unemployment rate at 4.8%. On housing, the median home value is $482,800 (6% below the state average) with median rent at $1,697 per month, and 57.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 98047 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 21.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38, and the average commute is —. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing King County, so you can benchmark 98047 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 98047

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 98047.

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 98047, Pacific, 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

6,339

Population

6.3

Area (sq mi)

1,014

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 98047?

38.0

Median Age

51.5%

Male

48.5%

Female

28.4%

Foreign-Born

White 51.6%
African American 6.9%
Asian 11.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 3.5%
Two or More Ethnicities 14.6%
Hispanic or Latino 23.2%

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?

$115,188

Median Household Income

+27% vs state

$36,039

Per Capita Income

14.2%

Poverty Rate

4.8%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 98047 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$115,188 Top 11% higher than 89% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $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

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 49.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.7%

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

What does housing look like?

2,376

Total Housing Units

2,230

Occupied Units

146

Vacant Units

3.05

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 57.3%
Renter 42.7%

$482,800

Median Home Value

-6% vs state

$1,697

Median Rent

1987

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

+9.0%

YoY Change (2024)

337

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+237%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 98047 have increased 9.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +237% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +7.7% 227
2021 +16.3% 264
2022 +21.3% 320
2023 -3.2% 310
2024 +9.0% 337

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 223 business establishments in ZIP 98047, employing approximately 4,522 people with a combined annual payroll of $340,882,000.

223

Businesses

4,522

Employees

$340.9M

Annual Payroll

10

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 71 31.8%
Wholesale trade 31 13.9%
Transportation and warehousing 29 13.0%
Other services (except public administration) 20 9.0%
Retail trade 15 6.7%
Accommodation and food services 15 6.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 13 5.8%
Health care and social assistance 10 4.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 9 4.0%
Manufacturing 8 3.6%

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 98047 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 98047 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 98047 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 98047 ranks #2 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
98001 Auburn, WA 31,911 3.4 mi
98390 Sumner, WA 10,461 3.7 mi
98372 Puyallup, WA 22,475 4.0 mi
98002 Auburn, WA 31,647 3.5 mi
98354 Milton, WA 6,976 3.3 mi
98003 Federal Way, WA 44,151 4.3 mi
98424 Tacoma, WA 10,140 5.3 mi
98371 Puyallup, WA 20,468 5.6 mi
98032 Kent, WA 33,853 9.0 mi
98092 Auburn, WA 39,816 5.8 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 Pacific, WA Washington

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 98047 in? ▼
ZIP code 98047 (Pacific) 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 98047? ▼
ZIP code 98047 in Pacific, WA has a population of 6,339 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 98047? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 98047 is $115,188, which is 51% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 98047? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 98047 is $482,800, which is 74% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 98047? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 98047 is White at 51.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 23.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 98047? ▼
ZIP code 98047 has 223 business establishments employing approximately 4,522 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 98047? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 98047 are: Construction (71), Wholesale trade (31), Transportation and warehousing (29). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 98047? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 98047 increased by 9.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 237%. 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 98047? ▼
In ZIP code 98047, 49.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 98047? ▼
In ZIP code 98047, approximately 57.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 42.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 98047? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 98047 is 14.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Pacific, WA

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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