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Sammamish, WA · standard

ZIP Code 98074

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

25,748
932/sq mi
$244,362
Median income
$1,366,900
Median home value
79.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Sammamish pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 1%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 1%
home value, US ZIPs
932
people per sq mi
84%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 98074 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 98074 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Sammamish, King County, Washington, with 25,748 residents across 27.6 square miles, a density of 932 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.

ZIP 98074 skews affluent, with a median household income of $244,362 (169% above the Washington average), while per-capita income is $97,647. 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 3.3%. The typical home here is valued at $1,366,900 (167% above the state average); renters pay a median of $2,799 monthly, and 83.7% of units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 79.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.1, and the average commute is 28 minutes. To put 98074 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in King County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 98074

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Sammamish, WA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 98074.

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 98074, Sammamish, 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

25,748

Population

27.6

Area (sq mi)

932

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 98074?

39.1

Median Age

49.1%

Male

50.9%

Female

38.8%

Foreign-Born

White 51.5%
African American 0.4%
Asian 39.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%

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?

$244,362

Median Household Income

+169% vs state

$97,647

Per Capita Income

5.4%

Poverty Rate

3.3%

Unemployment Rate

28.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 98074 ranks nationally

Sammamish, WA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$244,362 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%). Below this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). This entry sits in this band. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 84.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 79.9%

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

What does housing look like?

10,425

Total Housing Units

10,272

Occupied Units

153

Vacant Units

2.99

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.7%
Renter 16.3%

$1,366,900

Median Home Value

+167% vs state

$2,799

Median Rent

1992

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

+0.8%

YoY Change (2024)

385

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+285%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 98074 have increased 0.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +285% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.6% 268
2021 +10.3% 295
2022 +15.8% 342
2023 +11.8% 382
2024 +0.8% 385

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 452 business establishments in ZIP 98074, employing approximately 2,868 people with a combined annual payroll of $172,700,000.

452

Businesses

2,868

Employees

$172.7M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 138 30.5%
Health care and social assistance 45 10.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 43 9.5%
Construction 38 8.4%
Finance and insurance 27 6.0%
Other services (except public administration) 27 6.0%
Retail trade 23 5.1%
Accommodation and food services 23 5.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 21 4.7%
Information 18 4.0%
Educational services 17 3.8%
Wholesale trade 15 3.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 8 1.8%
Transportation and warehousing 3 0.7%

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 98074 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 98074 ranks #4 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 98074 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 98074 ranks #2 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
98075 Sammamish, WA 20,715 2.5 mi
98053 Redmond, WA 18,784 3.2 mi
98008 Bellevue, WA 24,411 3.4 mi
98029 Issaquah, WA 24,348 4.8 mi
98007 Bellevue, WA 24,889 4.7 mi
98005 Bellevue, WA 17,714 5.9 mi
98052 Redmond, WA 58,442 5.4 mi
98077 Woodinville, WA 13,585 9.0 mi
98027 Issaquah, WA 26,141 8.6 mi
98006 Bellevue, WA 36,364 6.7 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 98074 in? ▼
ZIP code 98074 (Sammamish) 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 98074? ▼
ZIP code 98074 in Sammamish, WA has a population of 25,748 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 98074? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 98074 is $244,362, which is 220% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 98074? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 98074 is $1,366,900, which is 391% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 98074? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 98074 is White at 51.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 98074? ▼
ZIP code 98074 has 452 business establishments employing approximately 2,868 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 98074? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 98074 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (138), Health care and social assistance (45), Real estate and rental and leasing (43). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 98074? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 98074 increased by 0.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 285%. 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 98074? ▼
In ZIP code 98074, 84.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 79.9% 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 98074? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 98074 is 28.4 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 98074? ▼
In ZIP code 98074, approximately 83.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 98074? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 98074 is 5.4% 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.