Redmond, WA · standard
ZIP Code 98053
King County, Washington - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 18,784
- 256/sq mi High-density area
- $192,292
- Median income Above-median income area
- $1,213,600
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 72.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Redmond pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 1%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 1%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 256
- people per sq mi
- 85%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 98053 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 98053 (Redmond, WA) rose +10.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 340.5 in 2023 to 375.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 98053 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Redmond, King County, Washington, home to 18,784 residents across 73.5 square miles, a density of 256 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 98053 skews affluent, with a median household income of $192,292 (112% above the average Washington ZIP), while per-capita income is $99,820. The poverty rate is 5.6%, with unemployment at 5.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $1,213,600 (137% above the average Washington ZIP), while 84.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $2,664.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 72.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.9, and the average commute is 29 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in King County, so 98053 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 98053
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Redmond, WA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 98053.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
96 establishments
- Construction
Construction
74 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
41 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 31
Real estate and rental and leasing
31 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 31
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
31 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 98053, Redmond, 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
18,784
Population
73.5
Area (sq mi)
256
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 98053?
43.9
Median Age
49.4%
Male
50.6%
Female
32.7%
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?
$192,292
Median Household Income
+112% vs state ZIP avg
$99,820
Per Capita Income
5.6%
Poverty Rate
5.7%
Unemployment Rate
28.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 98053 ranks among Washington ZIPs
Redmond, 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)
$192,292 Top 2% higher than 98% 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
8,563housing units
8,563
Total Housing Units
8,327
Occupied Units
236
Vacant Units
2.73
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$1,213,600
Median Home Value
+137% vs state ZIP avg
$2,664
Median Rent
2001
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
+10.2%
YoY Change (2024)
375
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+275%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 98053 have increased 10.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +275% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.3% | 241 |
| 2021 | +12.6% | 271 |
| 2022 | +21.1% | 329 |
| 2023 | +3.5% | 340 |
| 2024 | +10.2% | 375 |
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 431 business establishments in ZIP 98053, employing approximately 5,764 people with a combined annual payroll of $556,922,000.
431
Businesses
5,764
Employees
$556.9M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 96 | 22.3% |
| Construction | 74 | 17.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 41 | 9.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 31 | 7.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 31 | 7.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 31 | 7.2% |
| Retail trade | 20 | 4.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 18 | 4.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 16 | 3.7% |
| Educational services | 15 | 3.5% |
| Information | 12 | 2.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 11 | 2.5% |
| Manufacturing | 10 | 2.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 10 | 2.3% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 8 | 1.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 0.9% |
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 98053 vs 98074 →
ZIP 98053 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 98052
Redmond (98052)
58,442 residents
- 98074
Sammamish (98074)
25,748 residents
- 98007
Bellevue (98007)
24,889 residents
- 98008
Bellevue (98008)
24,411 residents
- 98029
Issaquah (98029)
24,348 residents
- 98075 20,715
Sammamish (98075)
20,715 residents
- 98053 18,784
Redmond (98053)
18,784 residents
- 98005 17,714
Bellevue (98005)
17,714 residents
- 98077 13,585
Woodinville (98077)
13,585 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 98053 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 98053 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 98075
Sammamish (98075)
$250,000 median income
- 98074
Sammamish (98074)
$244,362 median income
- 98053
Redmond (98053)
$192,292 median income
- 98008
Bellevue (98008)
$184,583 median income
- 98077
Woodinville (98077)
$184,306 median income
- 98029
Issaquah (98029)
$170,759 median income
- 98014
Carnation (98014)
$164,306 median income
- 98052
Redmond (98052)
$163,460 median income
- 98005
Bellevue (98005)
$160,849 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 98053 ranks #3 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98074 | Sammamish, WA | 25,748 | 3.2 mi |
| 98075 | Sammamish, WA | 20,715 | 5.5 mi |
| 98052 | Redmond, WA | 58,442 | 4.8 mi |
| 98029 | Issaquah, WA | 24,348 | 7.4 mi |
| 98077 | Woodinville, WA | 13,585 | 6.3 mi |
| 98014 | Carnation, WA | 6,765 | 5.8 mi |
| 98008 | Bellevue, WA | 24,411 | 6.0 mi |
| 98007 | Bellevue, WA | 24,889 | 6.8 mi |
| 98005 | Bellevue, WA | 17,714 | 7.8 mi |
| 98050 | Preston, WA | 322 | 9.2 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 98053, 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 (18,784 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 98053 in?
ZIP code 98053 (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 98053?
ZIP code 98053 in Redmond, WA has a population of 18,784 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 98053?
The median household income in ZIP 98053 is $192,292, which is 152% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 98053?
The median home value in ZIP 98053 is $1,213,600, which is 336% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 98053?
The largest racial group in ZIP 98053 is White at 58.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 98053?
ZIP code 98053 has 431 business establishments employing approximately 5,764 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 98053?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 98053 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (96), Construction (74), Health care and social assistance (41). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 98053?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 98053 increased by 10.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 275%. 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 98053?
In ZIP code 98053, 80.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 72.7% 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 98053?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 98053 is 28.6 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 98053?
In ZIP code 98053, approximately 84.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 98053?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 98053 is 5.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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