Sammamish, WA · standard

ZIP Code 98075

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

20,715
844/sq mi
$250,001
Median income
$1,599,100
Median home value
76.9%
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
844
people per sq mi
87%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 98075 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 98075 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 24.6 square miles in Sammamish, King County, Washington. The area is home to 20,715 residents, producing a population density of 844 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 98075 against Washington and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 98075 sits at $250,001 (175% above the Washington average), while per-capita income is $108,795. The poverty rate stands at 2.5% and the unemployment rate at 2.7%. On housing, the median home value is $1,599,100 (213% above the state average) with median rent at $3,312 per month, and 87.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 98075 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 76.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.6, and the average commute is 29 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing King County, so you can benchmark 98075 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 98075

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 98075.

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 98075, Sammamish, 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

20,715

Population

24.6

Area (sq mi)

844

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 98075?

41.6

Median Age

49.0%

Male

51.0%

Female

35.7%

Foreign-Born

White 49.6%
African American 2.2%
Asian 36.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%

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?

$250,001

Median Household Income

+175% vs state

$108,795

Per Capita Income

2.5%

Poverty Rate

2.7%

Unemployment Rate

29.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 98075 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$250,001 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 81.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 76.9%

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

What does housing look like?

8,397

Total Housing Units

8,158

Occupied Units

239

Vacant Units

3.12

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 87.3%
Renter 12.7%

$1,599,100

Median Home Value

+213% vs state

$3,312

Median Rent

1999

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

+4.6%

YoY Change (2024)

375

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+275%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 98075 have increased 4.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +275% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.6% 246
2021 +9.9% 270
2022 +17.0% 317
2023 +13.4% 359
2024 +4.6% 375

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 393 business establishments in ZIP 98075, employing approximately 2,019 people with a combined annual payroll of $119,404,000.

393

Businesses

2,019

Employees

$119.4M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 114 29.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 38 9.7%
Construction 35 8.9%
Health care and social assistance 31 7.9%
Educational services 27 6.9%
Finance and insurance 23 5.8%
Wholesale trade 21 5.3%
Other services (except public administration) 19 4.8%
Retail trade 18 4.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 16 4.1%
Accommodation and food services 13 3.3%
Information 10 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 10 2.5%
Transportation and warehousing 9 2.3%
Manufacturing 5 1.3%

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 98075 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 98075 ranks #7 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 98075 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 98075 ranks the highest 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
98074 Sammamish, WA 25,748 2.5 mi
98029 Issaquah, WA 24,348 2.5 mi
98008 Bellevue, WA 24,411 3.6 mi
98053 Redmond, WA 18,784 5.5 mi
98027 Issaquah, WA 26,141 6.2 mi
98007 Bellevue, WA 24,889 5.3 mi
98050 Preston, WA 322 5.4 mi
98006 Bellevue, WA 36,364 5.6 mi
98024 Fall City, WA 5,650 6.5 mi
98005 Bellevue, WA 17,714 6.4 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 98075 in?
ZIP code 98075 (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 98075?
ZIP code 98075 in Sammamish, WA has a population of 20,715 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 98075?
The median household income in ZIP 98075 is $250,001, which is 228% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 98075?
The median home value in ZIP 98075 is $1,599,100, which is 475% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 98075?
The largest racial group in ZIP 98075 is White at 49.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 98075?
ZIP code 98075 has 393 business establishments employing approximately 2,019 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 98075?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 98075 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (114), Real estate and rental and leasing (38), Construction (35). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 98075?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 98075 increased by 4.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 275%. 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 98075?
In ZIP code 98075, 81.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 76.9% 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 98075?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 98075 is 29.1 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 98075?
In ZIP code 98075, approximately 87.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 98075?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 98075 is 2.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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