🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

98038

Maple Valley

ZIP Code 98038 is a standard zip code serving Maple Valley, Maple Valley, Washington (WA), in King County, United States. It has an estimated population of 31,171 with a median household income of $95,043. 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: Maple Valley
Timezone: America/Los_Angeles

Coordinates

Latitude: 47.384500
Longitude: -122.057400

Geographic Details

Land Area: 66.49 mi²
Water Area: 0.39 mi²
Population Density: 469.0 people per mi² (70th percentile)
Bounding Box: 47.504600°N, 47.340922°S, -121.805890°E, -122.091843°W

With 31,171 residents spread across 66.49 square miles, this area has a population density of 469.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

31,171

Population

90th percentile

$95,043

Median Income

95th percentile

$317,700

Median Home Value

85th percentile

66.49 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 98038 is $95,043, and the median home value is $317,700. This places the area in the top 25% nationally for household income.

Housing

11,387

Total Units

10,854

Occupied Units

95.3%

Occupancy Rate

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