🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

98005

Bellevue

ZIP Code 98005 is a standard zip code serving Bellevue, Bellevue, Washington (WA), in King County, United States. It has an estimated population of 17,714 with a median household income of $84,774. The area falls within the America/Los_Angeles timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

Location

Country: 🇺🇸 United States
State / Province: Washington (WA)
County: King
City: Bellevue
Timezone: America/Los_Angeles

Coordinates

Latitude: 47.615000
Longitude: -122.166300

Geographic Details

Land Area: 7.50 mi²
Water Area: 0.01 mi²
Population Density: 2361.0 people per mi² (85th percentile)
Bounding Box: 47.660788°N, 47.579296°S, -122.144989°E, -122.192117°W

With 17,714 residents spread across 7.50 square miles, this area has a population density of 2361.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

17,714

Population

75th percentile

$84,774

Median Income

90th percentile

$568,700

Median Home Value

95th percentile

7.50 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 98005 is $84,774, and the median home value is $568,700. This places the area in the top 25% nationally for household income.

Housing

8,070

Total Units

7,539

Occupied Units

93.4%

Occupancy Rate

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