Renton, WA · standard
ZIP Code 98057
King County, Washington - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 10,613
- 672/sq mi High-density area
- $68,552
- Median income Near-median income area
- $648,800
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 33.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Renton pairs a below-median household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, renter-heavy area.
- 44th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 8%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 672
- people per sq mi
- 25%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 98057 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 98057 (Renton, WA) rose +2.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 312.3 in 2023 to 318.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 98057 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Renton, King County, Washington, home to 10,613 residents across 15.8 square miles, a density of 672 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 98057 reports a modest median household income of $68,552 (25% below the average Washington ZIP), while per-capita income is $49,543. The poverty rate is 14.2%, with unemployment at 3.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $648,800 (27% above the average Washington ZIP), with only 25.3% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $1,806.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 33.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.5, 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 98057 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 98057
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Renton, WA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 98057.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
145 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
140 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
135 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
113 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
96 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 98057, 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
10,613
Population
15.8
Area (sq mi)
672
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 98057?
38.5
Median Age
51.0%
Male
49.0%
Female
28.6%
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?
$68,552
Median Household Income
-25% vs state ZIP avg
$49,543
Per Capita Income
14.2%
Poverty Rate
3.8%
Unemployment Rate
28.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 98057 ranks among Washington ZIPs
Renton, 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)
$68,552 27th percentile higher than 27% 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
6,633housing units
6,633
Total Housing Units
6,228
Occupied Units
405
Vacant Units
2.01
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$648,800
Median Home Value
+27% vs state ZIP avg
$1,806
Median Rent
1987
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
+2.0%
YoY Change (2024)
319
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+219%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 98057 have increased 2.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +219% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.0% | 239 |
| 2021 | +13.1% | 270 |
| 2022 | +16.8% | 315 |
| 2023 | -0.9% | 312 |
| 2024 | +2.0% | 319 |
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 1,179 business establishments in ZIP 98057, employing approximately 41,810 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,207,836,000.
1,179
Businesses
41,810
Employees
$4.2B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 145 | 12.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 140 | 11.9% |
| Retail trade | 135 | 11.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 113 | 9.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 96 | 8.1% |
| Construction | 79 | 6.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 73 | 6.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 72 | 6.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 67 | 5.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 59 | 5.0% |
| Manufacturing | 57 | 4.8% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 48 | 4.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 46 | 3.9% |
| Educational services | 25 | 2.1% |
| Information | 10 | 0.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 10 | 0.8% |
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 98057 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 98118
Seattle (98118)
42,731 residents
- 98031
Kent (98031)
36,581 residents
- 98032
Kent (98032)
33,853 residents
- 98168
Seattle (98168)
33,734 residents
- 98056
Renton (98056)
32,489 residents
- 98178
Seattle (98178)
24,092 residents
- 98188
Seattle (98188)
23,111 residents
- 98040
Mercer Island (98040)
22,699 residents
- 98055
Renton (98055)
21,904 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 98057 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 98057 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 98040
Mercer Island (98040)
$219,069 median income
- 98118
Seattle (98118)
$113,762 median income
- 98056
Renton (98056)
$113,688 median income
- 98031
Kent (98031)
$105,965 median income
- 98178
Seattle (98178)
$99,505 median income
- 98055
Renton (98055)
$97,224 median income
- 98168
Seattle (98168)
$88,083 median income
- 98032 $82,636
Kent (98032)
$82,636 median income
- 98188 $76,438
Seattle (98188)
$76,438 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 98057 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98055 | Renton, WA | 21,904 | 1.9 mi |
| 98178 | Seattle, WA | 24,092 | 2.3 mi |
| 98056 | Renton, WA | 32,489 | 3.2 mi |
| 98188 | Seattle, WA | 23,111 | 2.9 mi |
| 98031 | Kent, WA | 36,581 | 4.7 mi |
| 98168 | Seattle, WA | 33,734 | 4.0 mi |
| 98040 | Mercer Island, WA | 22,699 | 6.6 mi |
| 98158 | Seattle, WA | 0 | 4.3 mi |
| 98032 | Kent, WA | 33,853 | 5.8 mi |
| 98118 | Seattle, WA | 42,731 | 5.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 98057, 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 (10,613 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 98057 in?
ZIP code 98057 (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 98057?
ZIP code 98057 in Renton, WA has a population of 10,613 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 98057?
The median household income in ZIP 98057 is $68,552, which is 10% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 98057?
The median home value in ZIP 98057 is $648,800, which is 133% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 98057?
The largest racial group in ZIP 98057 is White at 43.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 17.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 98057?
ZIP code 98057 has 1,179 business establishments employing approximately 41,810 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 98057?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 98057 are: Accommodation and food services (145), Health care and social assistance (140), Retail trade (135). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 98057?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 98057 increased by 2.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 219%. 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 98057?
In ZIP code 98057, 54.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 33.6% 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 98057?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 98057 is 28.5 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 98057?
In ZIP code 98057, approximately 25.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 74.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 98057?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 98057 is 14.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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