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
$175,805
Median income
$1,122,200
Median home value
67.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

ZIP code 98072 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 47.0 square miles in Woodinville, King County, Washington. The area is home to 22,312 residents, producing a population density of 475 people per square mile, and falls within the Los Angeles time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 98072 against Washington and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 98072 sits at $175,805 (93% above the Washington average), while per-capita income is $86,063. The poverty rate stands at 3.1% and the unemployment rate at 3.6%. On housing, the median home value is $1,122,200 (120% above the state average) with median rent at $2,418 per month, and 72.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 98072 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 67.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.6, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing King County, so you can benchmark 98072 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 98072

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 98072.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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

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Who lives in ZIP 98072?

42.6

Median Age

49.5%

Male

50.5%

Female

21.1%

Foreign-Born

White 69.1%
African American 1.1%
Asian 15.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.3%
Hispanic or Latino 7.1%

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

$86,063

Per Capita Income

3.1%

Poverty Rate

3.6%

Unemployment Rate

25.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 98072 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$175,805 Top 2% higher than 98% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 75.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 67.5%

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

What does housing look like?

9,784

Total Housing Units

9,487

Occupied Units

297

Vacant Units

2.57

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 72.2%
Renter 27.8%

$1,122,200

Median Home Value

+120% vs state

$2,418

Median Rent

1987

Median Year Built

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

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

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ZIP 98072 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 98072 ranks #9 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 98072 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 98072 ranks #5 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
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

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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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