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ZIP Code 98052

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

58,442
1,122/sq mi
$163,460
Median income
$1,180,600
Median home value
75.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Redmond pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure and unusually populous area.

Top 3%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 1%
home value, US ZIPs
1,122
people per sq mi
45%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 98052 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 98052 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 52.1 square miles in Redmond, King County, Washington. The area is home to 58,442 residents, producing a population density of 1,122 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 98052 against Washington and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 98052 sits at $163,460 (80% above the Washington average), while per-capita income is $93,065. The poverty rate stands at 5.5% and the unemployment rate at 4.7%. On housing, the median home value is $1,180,600 (131% above the state average) with median rent at $2,405 per month, and 44.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 98052 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 75.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.2, and the average commute is 22 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing King County, so you can benchmark 98052 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 98052

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 98052.

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 98052, Redmond, 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

58,442

Population

52.1

Area (sq mi)

1,122

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 98052?

35.2

Median Age

52.0%

Male

48.0%

Female

44.4%

Foreign-Born

White 47.0%
African American 2.2%
Asian 39.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.9%
Hispanic or Latino 6.7%

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?

$163,460

Median Household Income

+80% vs state

$93,065

Per Capita Income

5.5%

Poverty Rate

4.7%

Unemployment Rate

22.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 98052 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$163,460 Top 3% higher than 97% 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%). Below this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Below this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). This entry sits in this band. $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

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 81.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 75.2%

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

What does housing look like?

36,226

Total Housing Units

34,177

Occupied Units

2,049

Vacant Units

2.35

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 44.8%
Renter 55.2%

$1,180,600

Median Home Value

+131% vs state

$2,405

Median Rent

1992

Median Year Built

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

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+8.3%

YoY Change (2024)

439

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+339%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 98052 have increased 8.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +339% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.7% 296
2021 +8.9% 322
2022 +16.0% 374
2023 +8.4% 405
2024 +8.3% 439

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 2,457 business establishments in ZIP 98052, employing approximately 106,441 people with a combined annual payroll of $23,770,094,000.

2,457

Businesses

106,441

Employees

$23.8B

Annual Payroll

19

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 451 18.4%
Accommodation and food services 272 11.1%
Health care and social assistance 270 11.0%
Retail trade 207 8.4%
Other services (except public administration) 190 7.7%
Construction 180 7.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 177 7.2%
Wholesale trade 123 5.0%
Information 116 4.7%
Finance and insurance 97 4.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 97 4.0%
Manufacturing 89 3.6%
Educational services 88 3.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 45 1.8%
Transportation and warehousing 27 1.1%
Management of companies and enterprises 15 0.6%
Utilities 5 0.2%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 4 0.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 3 0.1%

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 98052 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 98052 ranks the most populous — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 98052 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 98052 ranks #8 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
98033 Kirkland, WA 34,338 3.4 mi
98008 Bellevue, WA 24,411 5.3 mi
98007 Bellevue, WA 24,889 4.7 mi
98072 Woodinville, WA 22,312 5.5 mi
98005 Bellevue, WA 17,714 5.1 mi
98053 Redmond, WA 18,784 4.8 mi
98034 Kirkland, WA 40,407 5.0 mi
98077 Woodinville, WA 13,585 5.7 mi
98074 Sammamish, WA 25,748 5.4 mi
98004 Bellevue, WA 27,946 5.9 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 98052 in?
ZIP code 98052 (Redmond) 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 98052?
ZIP code 98052 in Redmond, WA has a population of 58,442 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 98052?
The median household income in ZIP 98052 is $163,460, which is 114% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 98052?
The median home value in ZIP 98052 is $1,180,600, which is 324% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 98052?
The largest racial group in ZIP 98052 is White at 47.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 98052?
ZIP code 98052 has 2,457 business establishments employing approximately 106,441 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 98052?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 98052 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (451), Accommodation and food services (272), Health care and social assistance (270). There are 19 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 98052?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 98052 increased by 8.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 339%. 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 98052?
In ZIP code 98052, 81.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 75.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 98052?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 98052 is 22.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 98052?
In ZIP code 98052, approximately 44.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 55.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 98052?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 98052 is 5.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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