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Renton, WA · standard

ZIP Code 98056

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

32,489
1,666/sq mi
$113,688
Median income
$797,300
Median home value
43.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Renton pairs an upper-quartile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

Top 12%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 5%
home value, US ZIPs
1,666
people per sq mi
54%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 98056 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 98056 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Renton, King County, Washington, with 32,489 residents across 19.5 square miles, a density of 1,666 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.

ZIP 98056 skews affluent, with a median household income of $113,688 (25% above the Washington average), while per-capita income is $60,863. Local economic indicators show a 7.5% poverty rate alongside 4.5% unemployment. Housing costs here run $797,300 for a typical home value (56% above the state average), with rent averaging $2,061 a month; 54.3% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 43.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39, and the average commute is 30 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing King County, so you can benchmark 98056 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 98056

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Renton, WA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 98056.

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 98056, Renton, 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

32,489

Population

19.5

Area (sq mi)

1,666

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 98056?

39.0

Median Age

49.8%

Male

50.2%

Female

30.3%

Foreign-Born

White 44.2%
African American 7.5%
Asian 28.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 1.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 13.4%
Hispanic or Latino 13.4%

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?

$113,688

Median Household Income

+25% vs state

$60,863

Per Capita Income

7.5%

Poverty Rate

4.5%

Unemployment Rate

29.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 98056 ranks nationally

Renton, WA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$113,688 Top 12% higher than 88% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $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

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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 61.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 43.6%

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

What does housing look like?

15,342

Total Housing Units

14,493

Occupied Units

849

Vacant Units

2.46

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 54.3%
Renter 45.7%

$797,300

Median Home Value

+56% vs state

$2,061

Median Rent

1988

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

+6.9%

YoY Change (2024)

353

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+253%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 98056 have increased 6.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +253% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.8% 246
2021 +15.0% 283
2022 +16.1% 328
2023 +0.6% 330
2024 +6.9% 353

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 632 business establishments in ZIP 98056, employing approximately 4,257 people with a combined annual payroll of $559,645,000.

632

Businesses

4,257

Employees

$559.6M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 110 17.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 82 13.0%
Health care and social assistance 72 11.4%
Accommodation and food services 64 10.1%
Other services (except public administration) 61 9.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 59 9.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 50 7.9%
Retail trade 42 6.7%
Transportation and warehousing 21 3.3%
Finance and insurance 17 2.7%
Educational services 15 2.4%
Manufacturing 11 1.7%
Wholesale trade 11 1.7%
Information 6 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 6 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 98056 vs 98178 →

ZIP 98056 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 98056 ranks #5 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 98056 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 98056 ranks #7 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
98178 Seattle, WA 24,092 2.8 mi
98057 Renton, WA 10,613 3.2 mi
98055 Renton, WA 21,904 4.6 mi
98059 Renton, WA 34,463 3.3 mi
98006 Bellevue, WA 36,364 3.6 mi
98040 Mercer Island, WA 22,699 4.2 mi
98118 Seattle, WA 42,731 4.2 mi
98031 Kent, WA 36,581 7.5 mi
98004 Bellevue, WA 27,946 7.4 mi
98005 Bellevue, WA 17,714 7.1 mi

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Pop: 58,442
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Pop: 47,510
98115 standard
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Pop: 46,206
98103 standard
Seattle, WA
Pop: 45,911
98133 standard
Seattle, WA
Pop: 44,555
98003 standard
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Pop: 44,151

Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 98056 in? ▼
ZIP code 98056 (Renton) 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 98056? ▼
ZIP code 98056 in Renton, WA has a population of 32,489 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 98056? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 98056 is $113,688, which is 49% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 98056? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 98056 is $797,300, which is 187% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 98056? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 98056 is White at 44.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 13.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 98056? ▼
ZIP code 98056 has 632 business establishments employing approximately 4,257 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 98056? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 98056 are: Construction (110), Professional, scientific, and technical services (82), Health care and social assistance (72). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 98056? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 98056 increased by 6.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 253%. 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 98056? ▼
In ZIP code 98056, 61.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 43.6% 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 98056? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 98056 is 29.6 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 98056? ▼
In ZIP code 98056, approximately 54.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 45.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 98056? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 98056 is 7.5% 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.