🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

98059

Renton

ZIP Code 98059 is a standard zip code serving Renton, Renton, Washington (WA), in King County, United States. It has an estimated population of 34,463 with a median household income of $91,465. 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: Renton
Timezone: America/Los_Angeles

Coordinates

Latitude: 47.505800
Longitude: -122.115700

Geographic Details

Land Area: 19.98 mi²
Water Area: 0.06 mi²
Population Density: 1725.0 people per mi² (80th percentile)
Bounding Box: 47.554610°N, 47.453364°S, -122.058173°E, -122.174883°W

With 34,463 residents spread across 19.98 square miles, this area has a population density of 1725.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

34,463

Population

90th percentile

$91,465

Median Income

90th percentile

$363,500

Median Home Value

90th percentile

19.98 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 98059 is $91,465, and the median home value is $363,500. This places the area in the top 25% nationally for household income.

Housing

13,004

Total Units

12,404

Occupied Units

95.4%

Occupancy Rate

Nearby ZIP Codes

Other zip codes in Renton, WA.

98055

Renton

98056

Renton

98057

Renton

98058

Renton

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