Woodinville, WA · standard
ZIP Code 98072
King County, Washington - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 22,312
- 475/sq mi High-density area
- $175,805
- Median income Above-median income area
- $1,122,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 67.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Woodinville pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 2%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 2%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 475
- people per sq mi
- 72%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 98072 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 98072 (Woodinville, WA) rose +5.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 357.4 in 2023 to 377.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 98072 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Woodinville, King County, Washington, with 22,312 residents across 47.0 square miles, a density of 475 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 98072 skews affluent, with a median household income of $175,805 (93% above the average Washington ZIP), while per-capita income is $86,063. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 3.1% and unemployment is 3.6%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $1,122,200 (120% above the average Washington ZIP), while 72.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $2,418.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 67.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.6, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in King County, so 98072 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 98072
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Woodinville, WA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 98072.
- Construction
Construction
202 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
174 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
137 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
123 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
108 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 98072, Woodinville, 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
22,312
Population
47.0
Area (sq mi)
475
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 98072?
42.6
Median Age
49.5%
Male
50.5%
Female
21.1%
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?
$175,805
Median Household Income
+93% vs state ZIP avg
$86,063
Per Capita Income
3.1%
Poverty Rate
3.6%
Unemployment Rate
25.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 98072 ranks among Washington ZIPs
Woodinville, 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)
$175,805 Top 3% higher than 97% 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
9,784housing units
9,784
Total Housing Units
9,487
Occupied Units
297
Vacant Units
2.57
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$1,122,200
Median Home Value
+120% vs state ZIP avg
$2,418
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
+5.5%
YoY Change (2024)
377
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+277%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 98072 have increased 5.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +277% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.4% | 250 |
| 2021 | +13.8% | 285 |
| 2022 | +17.5% | 335 |
| 2023 | +6.8% | 357 |
| 2024 | +5.5% | 377 |
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 1,381 business establishments in ZIP 98072, employing approximately 23,071 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,585,209,000.
1,381
Businesses
23,071
Employees
$1.6B
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 202 | 14.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 174 | 12.6% |
| Manufacturing | 137 | 9.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 123 | 8.9% |
| Retail trade | 108 | 7.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 108 | 7.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 103 | 7.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 101 | 7.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 89 | 6.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 81 | 5.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 46 | 3.3% |
| Educational services | 31 | 2.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 24 | 1.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 22 | 1.6% |
| Information | 20 | 1.4% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 6 | 0.4% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 5 | 0.4% |
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 98072 vs 98011 →
ZIP 98072 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
- 98012
Bothell (98012)
51,136 residents
- 98034
Kirkland (98034)
40,407 residents
- 98033
Kirkland (98033)
34,338 residents
- 98011
Bothell (98011)
29,212 residents
- 98296
Snohomish (98296)
27,956 residents
- 98021
Bothell (98021)
26,722 residents
- 98007
Bellevue (98007)
24,889 residents
- 98072 22,312
Woodinville (98072)
22,312 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 98072 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 98072 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 98077
Woodinville (98077)
$184,306 median income
- 98021
Bothell (98021)
$183,786 median income
- 98033
Kirkland (98033)
$182,500 median income
- 98296
Snohomish (98296)
$177,583 median income
- 98072
Woodinville (98072)
$175,805 median income
- 98052
Redmond (98052)
$163,460 median income
- 98012
Bothell (98012)
$146,144 median income
- 98028
Kenmore (98028)
$139,764 median income
- 98034
Kirkland (98034)
$135,219 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 98072 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98011 | Bothell, WA | 29,212 | 3.3 mi |
| 98077 | Woodinville, WA | 13,585 | 3.5 mi |
| 98052 | Redmond, WA | 58,442 | 5.5 mi |
| 98021 | Bothell, WA | 26,722 | 4.1 mi |
| 98296 | Snohomish, WA | 27,956 | 5.7 mi |
| 98028 | Kenmore, WA | 20,419 | 5.4 mi |
| 98034 | Kirkland, WA | 40,407 | 5.0 mi |
| 98033 | Kirkland, WA | 34,338 | 6.5 mi |
| 98012 | Bothell, WA | 51,136 | 6.4 mi |
| 98007 | Bellevue, WA | 24,889 | 10.2 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 98072, 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 (22,312 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 98072 in?
ZIP code 98072 (Woodinville) 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 98072?
ZIP code 98072 in Woodinville, WA has a population of 22,312 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 98072?
The median household income in ZIP 98072 is $175,805, which is 130% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 98072?
The median home value in ZIP 98072 is $1,122,200, which is 303% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 98072?
The largest racial group in ZIP 98072 is White at 69.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 98072?
ZIP code 98072 has 1,381 business establishments employing approximately 23,071 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 98072?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 98072 are: Construction (202), Professional, scientific, and technical services (174), Manufacturing (137). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 98072?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 98072 increased by 5.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 277%. 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 98072?
In ZIP code 98072, 75.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 67.5% 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 98072?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 98072 is 25.2 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 98072?
In ZIP code 98072, approximately 72.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 98072?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 98072 is 3.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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