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
$2,000,001
Median home value
100.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 8.6 square miles in Preston, King County, Washington. The area is home to 322 residents, producing a population density of 38 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 98050 against Washington and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 98050 sits at , while per-capita income is $94,581. The poverty rate stands at 0.0% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $2,000,001 (291% above the state average) with median rent at per month, and 100.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 98050 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 100.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 66.5, and the average commute is . We also surface 9 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing King County, so you can benchmark 98050 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 98050

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 98050.

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 98050, Preston, 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

322

Population

8.6

Area (sq mi)

38

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 98050?

66.5

Median Age

59.3%

Male

40.7%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 73.1%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 26.9%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

High School Graduate or Higher 100.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 100.0%

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

What does housing look like?

79

Total Housing Units

79

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

1.37

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 100.0%
Renter 0.0%

$2,000,001

Median Home Value

+291% vs state

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

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ZIP 98050 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 98050 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 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 $2,000,001, 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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