PlainZIP

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
$136,439
Median income
$790,500
Median home value
33.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Washington average), while per-capita income is $57,783. Local economic indicators show a 1.3% poverty rate alongside 2.1% unemployment. Median home value sits at $790,500 (55% above the state average), median rent at $1,727 a month, and owner-occupancy at 92.9%.

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 -. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing King County, so you can benchmark 98051 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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.

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 + 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

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 98051?

45.1

Median Age

55.3%

Male

44.7%

Female

6.1%

Foreign-Born

White 82.3%
African American 0.0%
Asian 2.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.6%
Hispanic or Latino 9.5%

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

$57,783

Per Capita Income

1.3%

Poverty Rate

2.1%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 98051 ranks nationally

Ravensdale, WA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$136,439 Top 6% higher than 94% 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%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). This entry sits in this band. $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 66.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 33.0%

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

What does housing look like?

1,222

Total Housing Units

1,196

Occupied Units

26

Vacant Units

2.88

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 92.9%
Renter 7.1%

$790,500

Median Home Value

+55% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 98051 ranks #3 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 98051 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 98051 ranks #3 of 3 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
98010 Black Diamond, WA 5,025 5.6 mi
98038 Maple Valley, WA 31,171 6.1 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 Ravensdale, WA Washington

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.

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