🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

98029

Issaquah

ZIP Code 98029 is a standard zip code serving Issaquah, Issaquah, Washington (WA), in King County, United States. It has an estimated population of 24,348 with a median household income of $99,974. 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: Issaquah
Timezone: America/Los_Angeles

Coordinates

Latitude: 47.558500
Longitude: -122.005500

Geographic Details

Land Area: 8.95 mi²
Water Area: 0.02 mi²
Population Density: 2719.0 people per mi² (85th percentile)
Bounding Box: 47.584419°N, 47.530791°S, -121.971127°E, -122.057423°W

With 24,348 residents spread across 8.95 square miles, this area has a population density of 2719.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

24,348

Population

85th percentile

$99,974

Median Income

95th percentile

$446,900

Median Home Value

95th percentile

8.95 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 98029 is $99,974, and the median home value is $446,900. This places the area in the top 25% nationally for household income.

Housing

10,222

Total Units

9,656

Occupied Units

94.5%

Occupancy Rate

Nearby ZIP Codes

Other zip codes in Issaquah, WA.

98027

Issaquah

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