Ravensdale, WA · standard
ZIP Code 98051
King County, Washington - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,270
- 25/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $136,439
- Median income Above-median income area
- $790,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 33.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Ravensdale pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 6%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 5%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 25
- people per sq mi
- 93%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 98051 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 98051 (Ravensdale, WA) rose +1.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 261.4 in 2023 to 266.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 98051 covers 132.4 square miles in Ravensdale, King County, Washington (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,270 residents on file, a density of 25 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 98051 skews affluent, with a median household income of $136,439 (50% above the average Washington ZIP), while per-capita income is $57,783. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 1.3% and unemployment is 2.1%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $790,500 (55% above the average Washington ZIP), while 92.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,727.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 33.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.1, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in King County, so 98051 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 98051
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Ravensdale, WA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 98051.
- Construction
Construction
40 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 7
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
7 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 5
Professional, scientific, and technical services
5 establishments
- Manufacturing 4
Manufacturing
4 establishments
- Retail trade 4
Retail trade
4 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 98051, Ravensdale, 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
3,270
Population
132.4
Area (sq mi)
25
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 98051?
45.1
Median Age
55.3%
Male
44.7%
Female
6.1%
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?
$136,439
Median Household Income
+50% vs state ZIP avg
$57,783
Per Capita Income
1.3%
Poverty Rate
2.1%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 98051 ranks among Washington ZIPs
Ravensdale, 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)
$136,439 Top 8% higher than 92% of 547 Washington ZIPs
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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
1,222housing units
1,222
Total Housing Units
1,196
Occupied Units
26
Vacant Units
2.88
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$790,500
Median Home Value
+55% vs state ZIP avg
$1,727
Median Rent
1991
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
+1.8%
YoY Change (2024)
266
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+166%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 98051 have increased 1.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +166% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | – | 199 |
| 2021 | +15.2% | 229 |
| 2022 | +13.3% | 260 |
| 2023 | +0.7% | 261 |
| 2024 | +1.8% | 266 |
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 83 business establishments in ZIP 98051, employing approximately 461 people with a combined annual payroll of $28,851,000.
83
Businesses
461
Employees
$28.9M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 40 | 48.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 7 | 8.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 5 | 6.0% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 4.8% |
| Retail trade | 4 | 4.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 4.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 4.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 3.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 3.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 3.6% |
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 98051 vs 98010 →
ZIP 98051 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
- 98010 5,025
Black Diamond (98010)
5,025 residents
- 98051 3,270
Ravensdale (98051)
3,270 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 98051 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 98051 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 98038
Maple Valley (98038)
$152,261 median income
- 98010
Black Diamond (98010)
$142,048 median income
- 98051
Ravensdale (98051)
$136,439 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 98051 ranks #3 of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 98051, 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 (3,270 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 98051 in?
ZIP code 98051 (Ravensdale) 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 98051?
ZIP code 98051 in Ravensdale, WA has a population of 3,270 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 98051?
The median household income in ZIP 98051 is $136,439, which is 79% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 98051?
The median home value in ZIP 98051 is $790,500, which is 184% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 98051?
The largest racial group in ZIP 98051 is White at 82.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 98051?
ZIP code 98051 has 83 business establishments employing approximately 461 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 98051?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 98051 are: Construction (40), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (7), Professional, scientific, and technical services (5). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 98051?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 98051 increased by 1.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 166%. 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 98051?
In ZIP code 98051, 66.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 33.0% 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 98051?
In ZIP code 98051, approximately 92.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 7.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 98051?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 98051 is 1.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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