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Snoqualmie, WA · standard

ZIP Code 98065

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

12,699
66/sq mi
$198,216
Median income
$956,600
Median home value
67.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Snoqualmie pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 1%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 3%
home value, US ZIPs
66
people per sq mi
85%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 98065 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 98065 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Snoqualmie, King County, Washington, home to 12,699 residents across 191.8 square miles, a density of 66 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.

ZIP 98065 skews affluent, with a median household income of $198,216 (118% above the Washington average), while per-capita income is $83,349. Local economic indicators show a 1.0% poverty rate alongside 2.3% unemployment. Housing costs here run $956,600 for a typical home value (87% above the state average), with rent averaging $2,864 a month; 85.2% of homes are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 67.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.1, and the average commute is 29 minutes. Beyond these figures, 3 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing King County, letting you compare 98065 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 98065

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Snoqualmie, WA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 98065.

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 98065, Snoqualmie, 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

12,699

Population

191.8

Area (sq mi)

66

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 98065?

39.1

Median Age

52.0%

Male

48.0%

Female

13.4%

Foreign-Born

White 78.4%
African American 0.8%
Asian 12.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%

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?

$198,216

Median Household Income

+118% vs state

$83,349

Per Capita Income

1.0%

Poverty Rate

2.3%

Unemployment Rate

28.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 98065 ranks nationally

Snoqualmie, WA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$198,216 Top 1% higher than 99% 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%). Below this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). This entry sits in this band. $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 76.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 67.1%

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

What does housing look like?

5,759

Total Housing Units

5,445

Occupied Units

314

Vacant Units

2.90

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 85.2%
Renter 14.8%

$956,600

Median Home Value

+87% vs state

$2,864

Median Rent

2004

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

+9.3%

YoY Change (2024)

342

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+242%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 98065 have increased 9.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +242% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.0% 237
2021 +11.9% 265
2022 +28.0% 339
2023 -7.6% 313
2024 +9.3% 342

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 373 business establishments in ZIP 98065, employing approximately 5,392 people with a combined annual payroll of $385,617,000.

373

Businesses

5,392

Employees

$385.6M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 65 17.4%
Health care and social assistance 50 13.4%
Construction 38 10.2%
Accommodation and food services 30 8.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 29 7.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 25 6.7%
Finance and insurance 22 5.9%
Retail trade 21 5.6%
Other services (except public administration) 21 5.6%
Wholesale trade 15 4.0%
Educational services 14 3.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 12 3.2%
Manufacturing 11 3.0%
Information 7 1.9%
Transportation and warehousing 6 1.6%

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 98065 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 98065 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 98065 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 98065 ranks the highest 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
98024 Fall City, WA 5,650 5.1 mi
98014 Carnation, WA 6,765 7.1 mi
98050 Preston, WA 322 7.5 mi

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Pop: 58,442
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Pop: 47,510
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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 98065 in? ▼
ZIP code 98065 (Snoqualmie) 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 98065? ▼
ZIP code 98065 in Snoqualmie, WA has a population of 12,699 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 98065? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 98065 is $198,216, which is 160% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 98065? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 98065 is $956,600, which is 244% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 98065? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 98065 is White at 78.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 98065? ▼
ZIP code 98065 has 373 business establishments employing approximately 5,392 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 98065? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 98065 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (65), Health care and social assistance (50), Construction (38). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 98065? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 98065 increased by 9.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 242%. 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 98065? ▼
In ZIP code 98065, 76.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 67.1% 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 98065? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 98065 is 28.9 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 98065? ▼
In ZIP code 98065, approximately 85.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 98065? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 98065 is 1.0% 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.