ZIP Code 98224

ZIP code 98224 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 490.0 square miles in Baring, King County, Washington. The area is home to 294 residents, producing a population density of 1 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 98224 against Washington and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 98224 sits at $78,636 (13% below the Washington average), while per-capita income is $50,604. The poverty rate stands at 11.1% and the unemployment rate at 7.8%. On housing, the median home value is $687,500 (34% above the state average) with median rent at — per month, and 88.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 98224 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 15.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 60.5, and the average commute is —. Use the benchmarks above to see where 98224 sits relative to Washington and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. 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 →