Preston, WA · standard
ZIP Code 98050
King County, Washington - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 322
- 38/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $2,000,000+
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 100.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Preston pairs top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 1%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 38
- people per sq mi
- 100%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 98050 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 98050 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Preston, King County, Washington, home to just 322 residents across 8.6 square miles, a density of 38 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
Median household income is not on file for ZIP 98050, but per-capita income is $94,581. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 0.0% and unemployment is 0.0%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $2,000,000+ (291% above the average Washington ZIP), while 100.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 100.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 66.5, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in King County, so 98050 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 98050
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Preston, WA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 98050.
- Construction
Construction
5 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
5 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
5 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
5 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
3 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 98050, Preston, 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
322
Population
8.6
Area (sq mi)
38
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 98050?
66.5
Median Age
59.3%
Male
40.7%
Female
0.0%
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?
$94,581
Per Capita Income
0.0%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Unemployment Rate
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
79housing units
79
Total Housing Units
79
Occupied Units
0
Vacant Units
1.37
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$2,000,000+
Median Home Value
+291% vs state ZIP avg
1992
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 36 business establishments in ZIP 98050, employing approximately 1,014 people with a combined annual payroll of $89,976,000.
36
Businesses
1,014
Employees
$90.0M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 5 | 13.9% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 13.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 13.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 5 | 13.9% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 8.3% |
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 98050 vs 98024 →
ZIP 98050 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 98038
Maple Valley (98038)
31,171 residents
- 98027
Issaquah (98027)
26,141 residents
- 98074
Sammamish (98074)
25,748 residents
- 98029
Issaquah (98029)
24,348 residents
- 98075
Sammamish (98075)
20,715 residents
- 98053
Redmond (98053)
18,784 residents
- 98065
Snoqualmie (98065)
12,699 residents
- 98014 6,765
Carnation (98014)
6,765 residents
- 98024 5,650
Fall City (98024)
5,650 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 98050 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98024 | Fall City, WA | 5,650 | 2.8 mi |
| 98029 | Issaquah, WA | 24,348 | 3.2 mi |
| 98027 | Issaquah, WA | 26,141 | 4.0 mi |
| 98038 | Maple Valley, WA | 31,171 | 8.8 mi |
| 98075 | Sammamish, WA | 20,715 | 5.4 mi |
| 98014 | Carnation, WA | 6,765 | 8.4 mi |
| 98074 | Sammamish, WA | 25,748 | 7.2 mi |
| 98065 | Snoqualmie, WA | 12,699 | 7.5 mi |
| 98053 | Redmond, WA | 18,784 | 9.2 mi |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 98050 in?
ZIP code 98050 (Preston) 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 98050?
ZIP code 98050 in Preston, WA has a population of 322 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 98050?
The median home value in ZIP 98050 is $2,000,000+, which is 619% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 98050?
The largest racial group in ZIP 98050 is White at 73.1%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 98050?
ZIP code 98050 has 36 business establishments employing approximately 1,014 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 98050?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 98050 are: Construction (5), Manufacturing (5), Wholesale trade (5). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 98050?
In ZIP code 98050, 100.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 100.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
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